Thank cr001,

i have read the guidebook, it's why i know i can use maximum days absence allowance with 8 years ILR…
But what is considered documentary evidence- a letter from work?

What is considered documentary evidence?
Letter from employer?

No worries, thanks for the replies,i am going to try talking with National checking service.

If i waited till end of march,my absences of last year would be 269,with about 70 of those to look after my partner who is studying in sweden( is it compassionate leave if she needs assistance after temporary paralysis, and should not be alone in case of recurrence?). 14 years working for same ...

Just to state my length of stay clearly… I entered U.K 2000 on work permits, obtained ILR 2006, so 14 years legally in total.. 8 on ILR.

Hello,
Yes i work through a Uk based company,it has affiliates in many countries, and nature of work means i often must spend time away. Actually i said i'd looked after my partner for around two months in last year, it was more like 3-4 months.

Help, I'd rather do application for Citizenship myself and save the lawyers fees… but if i have to i will. I have had ILR,permanent residence,since 2006,so 8 years now,first entered Uk on work permits 2000.. i know i am in need of maximum discretion in terms of absences. I travel extensively for w ...

Excuse me if i have posted in wrong place,this is my first time on website. But this is relevant to my situation,so advise if you can. I'd rather do application for Citizenship myself and save the lawyers fees… but if i have to i will. I have had ILR,permanent residence,since 2006,so 8 years now.. i ...