ILR or FLR(M)?

[Harmonica]

I've read, and re-read the UKBA website and still not sure about my wife's status. She got her spouse visa 2 years ago and we spent one year living together in the UK. We then returned together to her own country and have spent a year living there (also together). We are now about to return to the UK, where we intend to stay permanently. Is she eligible for ILR or do we need to go for FLR? I'm not clear if the two years have to be in the UK or simply spent living together as a married couple (which we have been). Also, if the two years do have to be in the UK, do they have to be consecutively? In other words, would she be eligible for ILR after one more year in the UK or do we need to wait 2?

Thanks in advance for an advice that can be offered.

[vinny]

Time allowed out of the UK on a Spouse Visa?

KOL also required for settlement applications.

[Harmonica]

Thanks Vinny. We'll gather as much info as we can and use covering letters to explain as much as possible and go for the ILR.