TIER1(G) Dependant ILR eligibility rules

[drs87]

My husband who was on Tier 1(G) visa and is now granted British citizenship in Feb 2017. I am on Tier-1 (general)/ PBS dependant visa and I am eligible for ILR by April 2018 completing 5 years stay (Date of entry to uk – April 2013). I have checked the number of days I have been out of UK and so far its 180 days in the last 5 years. Firstly I read that the 180 days rule apply for leave granted after Jan 2018. I am a bit confused here as to whether I come under that category or not. Also, I have come out of UK currently for 3 months on personal work. Would that be an issue with the application. Can someone please help confirm on the rules for ILR application for April 2018.

[CR001]

The 180 day rules w.e.f. 11th January 2018 does not apply to you.

[drs87]

Thank you for response. Does that mean it doesnt matter how long i stay out of UK? I have come out of UK for 3 months and if the 180 rule doesnt apply will it be ok to extend my stay for upto April 2018 (will be applying for ILR in April 2018 itself).

[CR001]

It doesn't but you should return in enough time to apply for ILR.

If you have been away for a while, HO might expect to see evidence of subsisting relationship, i.e. that you are not just 'popping back to the UK to get ILR before leaving again'.