UK absences

[doc44]

Hi all,

I have a question for experts that is worrying me.

I am from Belfast (Northern Ireland) and applying for ILR in few days. I went to Ireland republic few times as part of my job. For that I applied for visit visa for Ireland. Everytime I was granted 3 months visa. However, my trip was never more than one day. As you might know there is no border control between Northern Ireland and Republic Ireland so there is no entry and exit stamp on my passport. I have letter from employer explaining that I went for a day and return next day. Do you think no entry and exit stamp will cause problem for me. Please advise. Thanks.
Secondly, Republic Ireland comes in common travel area so may be traveling to Ireland is not considered UK absence? Need advice from experts. These visas are worrying me. Thanks.

Regards,

[corby]

Hi all,

My case is a bit complicated. Here is my short summary below:

- I got my Tier 1 General visa on April 2009 (had an extension on March 2012, I will apply for an other extension on March 2014).
- I entered to the UK on September 2009 (5 months after I got my Tier1)
- I started to a postgrad (MSc) program on September 2009 under my Tier 1 General Visa.
- I have started to work on March 2011 and I am still working.

I have unpaid absences between September 2009 - March 2011. 35 days in my first 12 months period and 25 days in my second 12 months period.

Am I going to be eligible to apply ILR next September (2014)?

Gurus pls help!???

Thanks

[corby]

Any ideas? pls help!