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In terms of establishing you had acquired PR (as the necessary prerequisite to naturalisation of having settled status), a 2 month gap abroad falls within the 6 months absence (in a year) that is permissible under EU rules.Queen-Rudi wrote:...
However, there was one wobbly factor that the service lady wasn't sure would be accepted. I basically had a 4-month gap between two jobs, during which I was travelling in Canada for around two months. There were no other employment gaps and I could prove that taxes were paid correctly that year. Also, my total absence for the relevant year amounted to a total of 65 days, so even less than 3 months.
I was wondering what your view on the matter is and whether I need to be concerned that HO will not accept my application?
Certainly in the clear in terms of economic activity for naturalisation (as employment or unemployment doesn't matter).Queen-Rudi wrote:Thanks a lot for your answers.
The two months travelling were indeed during the period I was acquiring PR and, no, I have not requested a 'confirmation of PR' card.
In terms of proof of that I was seeking for a job - I already had my new job in place (which was the reason why I decided to go travelling), so don't have any proof that I was looking for a job during that time. Obviously, I can show that I was resident in the UK throughout this time. Though, I never claimed unemployment benefits or registered with the job centre as I was living off my savings during this time.
Glad to hear that both of you don't think I should be concerned. Thanks a lot for your help!!
Understood.Queen-Rudi wrote:Unfortunately, I don't/ didn't have either of the two, CSI or EHIC from a previous country. To be honest, it didn't even occur to me during the 4 months that I should look into these options as my new job was lined up already.