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Long stay outside UK on ILR

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:08 am
by ric1982
Background.

Me British Citizen
Wife : Indian C. on ILR (in total 3 months of absent from uk in last 4 years, currently pregnant with second child)
Children : 1 BC

Scenario
My wife is currently due with our second child. We are planning for her to go to India for 6-7 months after her delivery so that she can spend sometime with her family in India. (and have some quality time)

Question
My question is on her return will she face any problem from the immigration? if so than what they could be?
If she do face issues on her return then how long she can is ok to stay outside uk for her?


Thanks

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:21 am
by vinny
ILR holders are subject to the Returning residents provisions.

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:51 am
by ric1982
vinny wrote:ILR holders are subject to the Returning residents provisions.
Thanks Vinny
I understand , these are guidelines. and its for two years or over. What I heard (prob. on this forum) is that if you stay our for more then three / six months , then you are in trouble is it true?

Does anyone has any practicel knowledge/experience about this?

Thanks