ILR Status?

[EmKamp 16]

Hey Everyone, 

 

I did a post recently explaining how we wanted to leave the US and go back to the U.K. 

 

I have done some serious research regarding everything about a Spouse visa for my wife to enter the U.K. 

 

What I did find interesting was me actually losing my residence status. Trying to find more information on this was near impossible for me. I’ve read so many different answers that I decided to try and get the right answers from my fellow VJ folk. 
 

Basically, does anyone have any idea on how to re-apply for residency again? I know that I have to do something with being outside the U.K. for 2 years, is there another waiting process for when I get back in the U.K.? Can I even work? Use the NHS? Rent a home? 
 

Anything at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys. 
 

And also thank you for all of the comments on my last post. 

[Boiler 43,433]

So your Spouse is a UKC and is moving back to the UK and is going to sponsor you?

[EmKamp 16]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

So your Spouse is a UKC and is moving back to the UK and is going to sponsor you?

Hey, Boiler! 
 

I am a U.K citizen living in the US with a GC. Been here just over 2 years, received my GC March 2019. 
 

it would be me moving back to the U.K. and sponsoring my wife. 

[Boiler 43,433]

Well that seems quite normal, the UK process is a bit different, no joint sponsor etc but quite doable.

[EmKamp 16]

I’ve read on what the process is and how to eventually get there. Will take a while, of course. Just having a little trouble gathering information on me returning to the U.K. after 2 years of leaving. 

[Boiler 43,433]

All you need is your British Passport.

[EmKamp 16]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

All you need is your British Passport.

Exactly what I thought. If you’re a citizen, you’re a citizen. End of. Come and go as you please. 
 

I did a post on another website, and one guy commented saying before you do anything, you need to apply for residency first since I have been gone for 2 years. Never heard of it before. 

[Boiler 43,433]

Probably the ILR mention.

[EmKamp 16]

I didn’t mention it haha. I asked about the visa process for my wife and then this guy comments saying I need to apply for status. 
 

So confusing, man. Appreciate your answers, though 👍🏻

[JFH 12,189]

21 hours ago, CannonTop90 said:

Exactly what I thought. If you’re a citizen, you’re a citizen. End of. Come and go as you please. 
 

I did a post on another website, and one guy commented saying before you do anything, you need to apply for residency first since I have been gone for 2 years. Never heard of it before. 

I suggest you steer clear of that website. I hold a British passport and also a German one. I returned to the UK in my early 20s having been in Germany since I was 8 months old. Not an issue. 

[EmKamp 16]

Thanks, JFH.

 

I'm not going to post questions on there again. I knew I would get a straight correct answer on here. Really appreciate it.