Qualifying Period

[brandnew]

Hi,
Is it mandatory to be present in the UK the date when the qualifying period starts?

Entered into UK: Feb-2005
Residential qualifying period From : 01-NOV-2007
Residential qualifying period To: 31-OCT-2012

Date of application: 05-NOV-2012

Do i need to be physically present in the UK on 01-NOV-2007 or it is accepted if i am on holiday on that particular day?

[geriatrix]

The residential qualifying period is calculated from the day when we receive your application. Most unsuccessful applications fail because the applicant was not present in the UK at the beginning of the residential qualifying period. You must make sure you meet this requirement before you make your application. For example, if we receive your application on 25 March 2010, you must show that you were in the UK on 26 March 2005.

[brandnew]

Thanks for your quick reply Sushdmehta,

In my case i arrived UK in 2005 but was on holiday during Nov 2007 period. Does it mean that i have to make sure i am physically present in the UK the date qualifying period starts?

[Jambo]

The residential qualifying period is calculated from the day when we receive your application. Most unsuccessful applications fail because the applicant was not present in the UK at the beginning of the residential qualifying period. You must make sure you meet this requirement before you make your application. For example, if we receive your application on 25 March 2010, you must show that you were in the UK on 26 March 2005.

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