Hi
We have a complex situation and need to know if I still qualify for ILR.
I have been in UK since 09/2001 and switched to PBS Dependent in April 2011. My husband received his ILR in Jan 2012. We did not know that if I leave the country then I cannot come back to UK on my current dependent visa. I only came to know last month.
I applied for my ILR on 10 years basis in May 2012 basis but had a family emergency so had to request to get my passport back to travel to my home country.
We cannot apply for FLR(M) because we did not maintain sufficient balance in our account so I am left with no option but to apply from outside of UK as a family member (off course after maintaining the sufficient balance in our account). I think I will be there for around 5 months as visa processing can take around 2months from there.
I am self employed and work from home so I have an advantage that I can continue working while abroad and still get paid in UK account. My husband is in full time employment and we do not get any benefits other than child benefit which any settled person can get regardless of their salary.
I have remained outside of UK total for 125 days in last 5 years and never stayed more than 40 days in one visit.
I want to now ask that when I come back to you UK then is there any chance that I can apply for ILR on the basis of 10 years residency or will I no longer be eligible?
Thanks
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