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Dear all,

Im slightly confused here, i understand that when making my application for BC on the basis of being married to a british citizen i have to prove that i was physically in the country 3 years ago on the date of my application.

Does this mean exactly on that day i should have been in the uk or does it mean as long as i was settled and living here that counts, And whether i was on holiday at the time is fine. because i was already settled here prior to that as i have been here for 4 years

Thanks

Physically present in the UK on that date, rather than living there but away on a trip on the same day three years ago.

See also Start of the residential qualifying period.

ok thank you for the quick response, do you know if NCS offer next day signed for delivery of my application. And is it ok if i travel after making my application. would this has any effect on my application when HO do the processing, i will be away but a family member will be at home should any letters come from HO.

zee313 wrote:ok thank you for the quick response, do you know if NCS offer next day signed for delivery of my application. And is it ok if i travel after making my application. would this has any effect on my application when HO do the processing, i will be away but a family member will be at home should any letters come from HO.

NCS will ask you to contact HO if you are travelling abroad in next 5 working days. This is to ensure that you are physically present in the country when HO actually receives your application. If you are travelling after 5 woking days from NCS appointment then i believe it's fine.