Returning resident
If you previously lived in the UK with settled status or indefinite permission, time abroad may affect how you return. Your past connection matters, but it does not always settle the present entry question.
Different forms of status have different conditions. Knowing that you once lived or worked in the UK is not the same as knowing what permission you currently hold.
The type of previous status, your time outside the UK and your continuing circumstances can affect the review. A past residence document should be considered alongside the current position.
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