Indefinite leave to remain

[skal]

Hi,

I am in the preparing my application for ILR submission. I had a quick question:
- I got my first entry to Tier 2 clearance on 7 Nov 2013, which means i am eligible to apply for 5 year settlement route from 7 Nov 2018. However, when i got my entry clearance i was already in the UK on Tier 4 visa. My job was due to start on 1 Jan 2014, so i went to see my family for 3 weeks in december 2013. I have not gone beyond the restriction of 180 days in that year but i wonder if this is an allowable absence?

Many thanks for your time and help!

[cyclina1]

This is allowed. As this absent is before you start job, you are even not necessary to mention them.