Returning Resident

[jitraj]

Hi
Thank you very much for your quick response,
Our problem is mixed reactions by immigration lawyers and solicitors
consulted many and half of them says fly without hesitation!
personally I want to avoid applying RR form with £500+ fees, that seems for those returning after years,
My mum overstayed by a month and that too she could not travel due to covid and India being in RED listed country during covid.
Do we still have to apply?
Apologies for creating confusion here but we are being constantly advised by lawyers to fly out than applying, just wanted to find out if someone has recently came to UK with similar circumstances and being allowed to continue with old ILR?

[vinny]

See also If you’ve remained outside the UK for over 2 years and due to coronavirus travel restrictions your indefinite leave has lapsed

Your Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter the UK (ILE) will lapse if you are absent from the UK for over 2 years.

If your ILR/ILE lapsed on or after 24 January 2020, and you’ve been unable to return to the UK due to travel restrictions in place relating to coronavirus, you may apply under the Returning Resident visa route to return to the UK and get indefinite leave.

You need to complete the online Returning Resident application form and pay the fee. As part of your application you’ll need to explain how coronavirus restrictions prevented your return to the UK.

You’ll receive a refund of the application fee and, where applicable, a refund of £55 if you submitted your application at a Mandatory User Pay Visa Application Centre. Confirmation of your refund will be sent to you by email once we’ve made a decision on your application.