Eligibility for ILR with gaps from last 6 years

[Prakash222]

Hi,

I came to UK for the first time in June 2007 and then had few visits to india (to and fro) until now with same visa though it was extended 3 times . Current type of visa is Tier 2 ICT Logn term with same employer

I came to know that with recent changes in UKBA rules, one can stay outside country for 6 months for a year. Considering this,

1. When can I apply for apply ILR considering below years?

1. Year 1 19-Apr-14 20-Apr-13 ----> No gaps
2 Year 2 19-Apr-13 20-Apr-12 ----->176 days absence
3 Year 3 19-Apr-12 20-Apr-11 ------> 33 days absence
4 Year 4 19-Apr-11 20-Apr-10 -----> 13 days absence
5 Year 5 19-Apr-10 20-Apr-09 -----> 163 days absence
6 Year 6 19-Apr-09 20-Apr-08 -----> No gaps
7 Year 7 19-Apr-08 09-Jun-07 -----> 4 days absence


2. Will it be ok if i apply for ILR immediately?

3. I am considering year1 from April 2014 as if I consider any other date before April from now then i am getting more than 180 days gap in an year. Though I think with current rule I was eligible to apply for ILR in the beginning of 2013. Please suggest if I have to wait until then?

4. Do i need to get any letters from employer for these absences?

Any help in this regard will be highly appreciated.

Regards

[vinny]

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