Settled Status- Absence from the UK

[dhr256260]

Hi would really appreciate some help here-

I have lived in the UK for 10 years-
From Sept 2009-Sept 2014 as a non EU student
From Sept 2014- now as a tax paying EU citizen

According to new law I can apply for a settled status September next year, however, I want to take a sabbatical to travel for 5-6 months next summer, June till the end of the year.

I wanted to know if this would this reset the clock or if I can come back on January 2020 and apply for the settled status.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[alterhase58]

Which new law are you referring to?
Nothing has been enacted in UK law regarding "settled status".

[dhr256260]

Hi, sorry I meant going forward, I guess my question is will I be able to leave for 5/6 months next summer without my 5 year count resetting. I know that I can under the current permanent residence, but do we know if this will also apply for the settled status?

[alterhase58]

As "settled status" will be a UK only arrangement we need to see what the law & regulations will say, and how transitional arrangements are defined. I doubt anyone here can give a definitive answer - ergo my previous reply.