ILR absence (time spent outside the UK)

[Renni_Aman]

hello everyone,

I have recently joined this forum after it was strongly recommended by a friend who finds it extremely useful. I have a few questions regarding my ILR which is due December 16, 2014.

I first arrived in the UK on January 14, 2005 on an entry clearance visa. I am currently on a PSW visa which is valid until August 2014. During this time, all my stay in the UK is legal.

I have spent a total of 228 days out of the UK (to current date), as follows:

13.Jul.2006 - 27.Aug.2006 - 44 days holiday (unpaid)
08.Oct.2010 - 12.Jan.2011 - 94 days (Visa renewal period)
09.Jun.2011 - 07.Sep.2011 - 90 days (Visa renewal period)

After my student visa was schedule to finish 30.Oct.2010, I could not afford to re-enroll onto another course immediately and hence made to choice to go home (to avoid overstay my visa). I apply for student visitor visa to come back to the UK to re-sit an exam. The first application was refused because I mistakenly apply for more than 6 months (which was the maximum length on visitor visa). Then I reapplied and got through. So the time away was longer. While I was in my home country, I was working with my father (who owns and runs a medium sized investment company).

After I was allowed to come back in the UK with a student visitor visa for 6 months, I was not able to re-new it or change to any other category while in the UK. So I had to return home and I applied for a new student visa, which was granted. I could not applied as soon as I got home, because it some some time to accumulate the funds into my account for the statement. As soon as I received the visa, I made arrangement to travel back to the UK. Again, working while I was there (in my home country).

I am planning to go back home in March 2013 for a business trip (again in my father's company) as he need me to do some work (which I have the experience and skills to do - handling some sensitive data, which he would prefer me to do, as opposed to employ someone else). It would take approximately 2 months to complete.


QUESTION:
1. Have I break any of the 10 years ILR rules so far?
2. Would travelling in March 2013 make my situation any worse?
3. Can I claim working period for the 94 and 90 days away (even though they were mainly for visa renewal purpose)?

Your expert advice would be highly appreciated! Please do so asap!!!

[geriatrix]

See also Long residence (276A - 276DH).