Absence excess 6 (456)days- 5 year qualifying period
Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2017 10:08 am
Hello,
I am applying for naturalisation next week for myself,wife & a child.
My wife meet all other requirements comfortably except the allowed absence. Due to maternity reasons in 2012, she is exceeding the "normal permitted absences in 5 year QP" of 450 days by 6 days. In the guideline its clearly written that the "Total number of absences normally disregarded" up to 480 days. My question-
1. Would they normally disregard 6 days of excess absence? or in order for them to exercise the discretion - shall I provide specific documents showcasing she have enough ties with UK?
2. Would a normal explanation on the last page in Form AN would be sufficient?
3. Anyone recently gone through similar situation and can share their experience.
I cannot wait until <450 days to submit the application,as then my wife will not meet the criteria of being physically present in UK at the starting of 5 years until November 2017. I can also wait to get my BC first but I would like to know how risky is to apply with 6 days of excess absence which assessed marginally acceptable by case worker.
Thanks
I am applying for naturalisation next week for myself,wife & a child.
My wife meet all other requirements comfortably except the allowed absence. Due to maternity reasons in 2012, she is exceeding the "normal permitted absences in 5 year QP" of 450 days by 6 days. In the guideline its clearly written that the "Total number of absences normally disregarded" up to 480 days. My question-
1. Would they normally disregard 6 days of excess absence? or in order for them to exercise the discretion - shall I provide specific documents showcasing she have enough ties with UK?
2. Would a normal explanation on the last page in Form AN would be sufficient?
3. Anyone recently gone through similar situation and can share their experience.
I cannot wait until <450 days to submit the application,as then my wife will not meet the criteria of being physically present in UK at the starting of 5 years until November 2017. I can also wait to get my BC first but I would like to know how risky is to apply with 6 days of excess absence which assessed marginally acceptable by case worker.
Thanks