📚 Complete Guide

FAQ

Everything you need to know about Dillydog as an ILR calculator

How Does Dillydog Work?

Basic Understanding & Eligibility

Date Calculation & Technical Questions

Specific Scenarios & Edge Cases

Future Planning & Warnings

Application Timing

Billing

If you have additional questions, please feel free to email us at contact@dillydog.co

Important Legal Disclaimer

This tool is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. We are not liable for errors in your data input or consequences of using this tool. For complex cases or legal questions, consult a qualified immigration lawyer.

Always verify calculations against official Home Office guidance and maintain proper documentation for your ILR application.

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FAQ

How Does Dillydog Work?

What information do I need to input?

What if I don't remember exact dates?

Can I import data from my passport or travel records?

What if I made an error in my input?

Do I need to include trips before my current visa?

How can I verify Dillydog's calculations?

Can I save my data and return later?

Basic Understanding & Eligibility

What is the 180-day rule for ILR?

Which visa types does the 180-day rule apply to?

Does the 180-day rule apply to 10-year long residence route?

What counts as "continuous residence"?

Date Calculation & Technical Questions

How do you calculate the rolling 12-month periods?

Do the arrival and departure days count as absence days?

What if I leave and return on the same day?

How do you handle time zone differences?

What about layovers and transit stops?

How do you handle overlapping 12-month periods?

Specific Scenarios & Edge Cases

What if I exceed 180 days due to exceptional circumstances?

Do absences for work purposes count differently?

What about maternity, paternity, or adoption leave abroad?

Can I submit my ILR application if I'm close to but under 180 days?

What happens if I have multiple short trips versus one long trip?

How does COVID-19 impact ILR applications if I was stuck abroad?

Future Planning & Warnings

Can the tool predict if my next holiday will break the 180-day rule?

How far in advance can I plan holidays?

What if I'm planning a long holiday near my ILR application date?

Application Timing

When can I apply for ILR?

What if I discover I've exceeded 180 days?

Can I apply if I'm exactly at 180 days?

Billing

What payment methods do you accept?

Do you offer refunds?

Is my payment information secure?

Will I be charged again after my purchase?

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