Naturalisation - qualifying period and when can I apply

Forum Members,
I have a question for the immigration experts here.
I received my indefinite leave to remain in Mar 2010. In July 2010, I left the UK as I had a job opportunity in Middle East. I came back to UK in Sep 2011. I have been informed that I lost my qualifying period.

Depart from UK Arrive into UK Days outside
22-Jul-10 30-Sep-11 428
05-Oct-12 13-Nov-12 38
26-Dec-13 31-Jan-14 35
20-Sep-14 19-Oct-14 29


Please, Can someone provide the expert advise?

Regards,
Akram

mdakram wrote:I have been informed that I lost my qualifying period.

What do you mean "lost your qualifying period"? What does the letter / communication state exactly?

probably means that there is a gap of more than 180 days

HarryJones wrote:probably means that there is a gap of more than 180 days

mdakram wrote:I received my indefinite leave to remain in Mar 2010.

Either way, OP needs to explain what his post means and what his query really is about!

his explanation will make it more clear to us

Apologies to the forum. My bad. I should have clarified what my question is.

In 2012, I prepared all the necessary paper work to apply for naturalisation and went to the nationality checking service. They said that I have lost my qualifying period because i was outside the country for over a year.
When earliest would I be eligible to apply is my question to the forum here?

I have been told 2016 September is the earliest, but I wanted to get some expert advise.
In the Form AN it says under "Check if you can apply"

* lived in the UK for at least the 5 years before the date of your application
* spent no more than 450 days outside the UK during those 5 years
* spent no more than 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months
* and more....

I have been told 2016 September

This would be correct. One of the most important requirements too is that you were physically present in the UK on exactly the same date 5 years ago to the date that HO receives your application. If you were not, you will be refused and lose your fee.

The 5 years residence is counted backwards from the date of application.

Thank you all for the replies.