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Hi All,
I wish to share my recent experience at NCS service as a return to all members in this forum from whom I have benefited since many years. My post is based on naturalisation application (using form AN).

Example -
Assume that you have applied at NCS on 10-Sep-2014. Then NCS will process it and send the application to Home office. The day Home office will receive your application is an IMPORTANT DATE for you. So, assume that HO has received your application on 11-Sep-2014. Then go back by 5 years which is 11-Sep-2009. Did you physically present on that particular day in UK or not? It does not matter if you have been away for a holiday or anything. If yes, then your application will get rejected and you will loose your fee (as I was STRONGLY advised by NCS).

So, please be aware of this unclear hidden rule. I am still trying find where this has been rooted and will let you know if found. But this is what I faced and as per NCS a number of people have been rejected on this basis and lost their money. I find this quite frustrating and unfair but trying to find more evidence.

Thanks

Have you read the AN Form Guide and Booklet Page 4 & 5?

It's not hidden and it's part of the immigration law. It even clearly states in in the AN guide:

Please note: You should also check that you were physically present in the UK 5 years (3 years if you are married to or in civil partnership with a British citizen) before the date that the application will be received by the Home Office or other receiving
authority (see page 17 “Where to send your application form”). If you do not meet this requirement your application is unlikely to be successful, unless you were in the UK armed forces at that time.

And on form AN there is a check box that states "I confirm that I have read and understood the Guide AN and the Booklet AN" right where you sign and date.