Long Residency help

[kevin43]

Hello Everyone,

I have just recieved my SAR report. I am worried about my first extension back in 2004. My visa expirary was 31/01/2004. I made an application on 27/01/2004 But it returned as invalid due to bank payment rejection. I got the documents back on 12/02/2004. I posted it on same day and my visa granted on 19/02/2004 as per SAR report. So, I just want to know if it breaks my contionus stay or I have overstayed until 19/02/2004. Does this affect my application or not???
Thanks

[pluto777]

I got same situation and warrying about if this will be counted as gap. If anyone konw the answer, pleas reply

[vinny]

What was your category at that time?

[quantum1]

You should be ok. At that time, an application rejected for non-payment was not automatically declared invalid and a subsequent application within 28 days was considered a continuation of the first application. Can't remember where the rules are, but before 2007 is ok. There should be links on some old posts in this forum.

[vinny]

See also URGENT ADVICE NEEDED ON 10 YEAR ILR.

[kevin43]

See also URGENT ADVICE NEEDED ON 10 YEAR ILR.

Thanks for your Help.

[kevin43]

Thanks for who replied. It was a big reilef. I just found out that during 2005 My visa was to expire on 31st of May which was bank holiday. Studpidly I posted an application on 1st of June. So, My application was out of time by 2 days as per SAR Report. can I argue with HO as it was bank holiday on 31st May 2005 and i posted on 1st June using next day delivery. I was on international student visa. I think rogerdoger posted on the same day and was out of time. Thanks

[vinny]

A single gap of less than 10 days should be ok.