Long Residence ILR - Gaps

[rob911]

I have come across a series of threads relating to people encountering issues with Gaps when applying for ILR. By Gap I mean instances where an extension was issued regardless of a delay in applying for further leave to remain within your 10 year qualifying period.

I feel this is a great injustice to people who apply under the 10 year long residence rule. Especially when the BIA also has a 14 Year concession (ie. you could have been here legally for 14 years but because of a gap don't qualify for ILR under 10 Year rule). Besides if a gap is accepted and FLR granted then in my opinion that says its ok. The flip side is; no one would be happy to be denied FLR due to sending their application a day late.

This isn't a duplicate post but more a place for those who have had gaps and been successful in obtaining ILR to share their experiences as it is a common query that could benefit from first hand insight.

Successful 'gap' ILR Applicants please share...