Claudior, we are just trying to help. Why dont you call HO and ask? That way you are not relying on what anyone on this forum tells you. The point that 90 day rule is not clearly defined in the rules has been discussed before. Rules just say 'present' during 5 years which they check is satisfied by ...

how much time we can spend outside UK in five years for indefinite leave. I heard we can spend maximum 12 months outside UK in five years and 3 months maximum in last year? Is that right? Is there limit on particularly on last year? check this thread http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p ...

The "days spent out of the country" requirement for ILR has been there for a long time (Dec 2006 is probably when they published/updated their internal caseworker guidance etc). You will have to satisfy the ILR rules as they stand now when applying. By your reasoning people could also apply after 4 ...

I have a similar problem. I wasnt aware of the rule for 90 days in 1 trip and was abroad for 110 days on unpaid leave. I assume I have no right to appeal? I am still waiting for an answer from HO. I took the holiday in April 2006 and checked the website but couldnt find anything regarding the rule ...

So still no-one can find the rules from the Home Office website on this. Are the rules actually published?? If so can somebody post a link??

ARPHsk wrote:thanks ramesh.......but its confusing about 180 or 225days.....i have read a lot on this forum......BUT I COULD NOT FIND ANY THING ABOUT ABSENCE ON HOME OFFICE WEBSITE.....if you have seen please send me link; will be very thankful for this

Yes please somebody post the links

I have a similar problem. I wasnt aware of the rule for 90 days in 1 trip and was abroad for 110 days on unpaid leave. I assume I have no right to appeal? I am still waiting for an answer from HO. I took the holiday in April 2006 and checked the website but couldnt find anything regarding the rule ...

I applied for ILR in person last Wednesday on 5 year WP status. They put the case though to a "refusal officer" and said my chances of success were very slim as I violated the 90 day rule. While the case is being reviewed they are holding on to my passports and docs but said they would send their ...