lots of similar discussions - I believe the advise given is to not risk it. Can't really add more than that. More interesting is to hear from people in the same boat who have applied and been [un]successful but not too much of them around. Check my threads for some responses I am in the same boat ...

Hi, I received ILR in December 2012 (after completing 5 years on Tier 1 HSMP, which followed 12 months on a working holiday visa). Since then I've taken a 3 week holiday in NZ, and have a further 10 days worth of overseas holidays booked this year. Today my employer has asked me if I am available to ...