Is it Ok to be away for a week or two just before ILR?

[dancingjack]

I am applying for ILR in 2nd week of March. My Tier1 (General) is expiring on 29th March 2014.

Now, my brother's marriage is planned for 23rd Feb in India. I was wondering if there is any risk if I go away for a week or so to attend the marriage? Will immigration at Heathrow, when I come back, think - this guy's visa is expiring in a month's time, why is he coming back? Was his intent all along been to settle in UK?

I know those doubts may sound silly, and I think, legally there shouldn't be any problem, but just wanted to hear some assurances or any any other comments from this forum (this forum has been really great).

Many thanks.

[Apam]

Shouldn't be a problem. I have entered the uk 2 weeks before my visa expired. The immigration officer just reminded me to apply for extension and that was it.

[dk2011]

immigration at Heathrow won't know that you are going to apply for ILR unless you tell them your plan . You will be allowed to enter as long as you have valid travel documents and permission to live in the UK. If asked , you can say that you will apply for extension before the current leave expires.

[dancingjack]

Thanks guys for your responses. Much appreciated.