10 Year ILR Gap peroid

[tikejhya]

Hi all,

I have a query and if experts/experienced could help me understand this bit i would be greatful.

During my long stay, i have a little gap. I will complete my 10 years in UK end of next year, but i have a little problem to understand if i do qualify or not.

Traveled back home: August 18th 2012
Entry Clarence Application Made : August 22nd 2012
Previously held Visa expired: August 23rd 2012
New Visa granted: September 7th 2012 (Gap between visa expiry and new visa 14 calendar days, 9 working days )
Traveled back UK (as dependent) : 16th of September.


Do i qualify for continuous lawful residence?

Regards
Tikejhya

UKBA guideline says:

Time spent outside the UK
Continuous lawful residence is not broken if the applicant has a gap of leave outside the UK of less than six months. For example, applicants who leave the UK before their valid leave expires and obtain fresh entry clearance and re-enter the UK do not break continuous lawful residence, providing the absence from the UK is less than six months. See example 1 below.
Continuous lawful residence is broken if the applicant:
· has a gap of leave of six months or more, or
· departs the UK after their valid leave has expired.

[vinny]

You should be ok.