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As per the guideline, application should check if s/he was physically present in the UK 5 years (/3 yrs) before the date that application will be received by UKBA or other receiving authority.

If an application is submitted thru NCS, what's the date to be considered?

Thanks.

Same rule. It's the day UKBA recieve the application so if you need it to arrive on a certain date better to tell NCS so they can post it accordingly.

cheers Jambo. I thought NCS was one of the receiving authorities but they are not.