Permanent residence - Continuity of residence

[sil_doroftei]

Hi all,

I am writing here to ask for help & clarifications whether the continuity of residence still applies in my case.

I have came to the UK in September 2012, finished my studies in May 2015 (I had a Comprehensive Sickness Insurance the whole time during my studies) and I have been in full employment until November 2016.

I then decided to quit my job and came to France for further studies - a course of 9 months, from which 6 months is a paid internship.

According to the EEA regulations, my continuity of residence, in this case 9 months, shouldn't be affected as I came here for studies. Am I right, would someone be able to advise?

Would I be able to apply for PR in September 2017 if after finished my course, I return to the UK, find a job and therefore qualify as a worker?

[secret.simon]

You should be fine

one absence from the United Kingdom not exceeding twelve months for an important reason such as pregnancy and childbirth, serious illness, study or vocational training or an overseas posting.

[sil_doroftei]

Thank you for your reply, Simon!

Just to clarify: If I return to the UK after I finish my studies in France and I qualify as a worker or student (with the CSI), I should be able to apply for permanent residence in September 2017, as I arrived in the UK in September 2012? I just want to make sure that my studies in France won't be considered a break and I won't have to wait another 9 months before being able to apply for PR.