SET-M application - Advice for cohabitation rules - Couple lived apart temporarily

Hi everyone,

My question is regarding the cohabitation rules for SET-M visa type (ILR for spouse). I did a lot of research about it but couldn't find any guidance document on home office website.

My problem is that I lived apart from my husband for 8 months out of the last 2.5 years visa period. I was studying at a university that is 4 hours from our home via public transport and I had 9-5 classes every day. Therefore, the only viable option was campus accommodation.
My husband visited me every weekend during my campus stay and I returned home when I had vacant weeks (half-term etc.).
All my correspondence with NHS, HMRC etc. were still at out joint home, including some utility bills.

I am now worried living apart temporarily may cause a problem. I can hopefully prove that we sustained our relationship by providing bank statements from the period I studied. As he has used his credit cards on or around campus. Would that be satisfactory?

Has there been anyone in a similar situation or does anyone know of any home office guidance document that could help on this issue?

Thank you very much for reading this.

Best regards!

It should be fine. No issues