ILR application - long residence

[Mani_k]

Hi
I am applying for my ILR on long residence route however I have two questions:

My English test B1 from trinity college expires on 17th April 2017(according to HO website it's only valid for 2 years). Will it be accepted If I send my application via post on 13th April or do O have to book the test again? I have used the same test for my last visa extension(ILR dependent).

During my 10 years stay in UK I have one entry clearance from home country. It was applied during my previous visa for U.K. Was still valid and I stayed out of country for only 44 days to get a new visa entry.

Advise from the group will be highly appreciated.

[Mani_k]

Apologies my second question is if new entry clearance breaks the continuous residence rule?

[Mani_k]

Can someone please help?

[CR001]

If you left the UK with valid visa and returned with another valid visa within 180 days, then you will be fine.

[Mani_k]

Thank you very much and will home office accept my B1 English test if I post this week? The date on test is 23 April 2015.