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how will they view applicant's intention to have uk as main home if the applicant's child is living abroad with relatives?

the intention is to have the child back in uk to live as family, but this is likely to be 1-2 years after applicant's application has been sent for processing.

child's current residence has no bearing on the applicant. moreover how will UKBA know the whereabouts of applicant's child?

Thanks for your replies.
They would be able to find out for example, if the child applies for British passport from abroad.
I note that nationality case worker guidance hasn't mentioned "the applicant's children", but there are a few references to the spouse.

On this basis, what if the applicant's wife is spending her 1 year maternity leave with family abroad. What's the likely effect on future intention?

downlights wrote: On this basis, what if the applicant's wife is spending her 1 year maternity leave with family abroad. What's the likely effect on future intention?

Nil effect.
The question is about "future intention". So if you are applying from UK, intend to make UK as your main home and mention that in the application form - you'll be fine.

People do spend time overseas and that's why there is a separate residential requirement to check absences from the UK.

thanks again, this is very helpful