Well to answer your question, if discretion is not permitted (and why should it be?) the other alternative is ILR in January 2015 as that is 10 years on from when your residence period was reset. However, if, since 2005, you switched into a qualifying work-related immigration category, you can ...

Lucapooka wrote:When did you return to the UK?

i went to india in june 2004 and returned in feb 2005 but i had valid visa even during my absence

is there any other options that i have ..i had valid visa during my absence

Lucapooka wrote:All that you can do is provide the proof and ask for discretion.

what are the chances for success in this case or do u know of any similar cases. i have tried to look in the ilr forum disccussion but coundnt find any such case..any help

hi sorry this is my first post i dont know if it done correctly i have been in uk for last ten years legally and all applications were made in time. The only problem is that on one occasion i had been away i was hospitilised in india and was away for 9 months. i do have medical records for it . my ...