I got ILR in July 2008 on 10 yr rule basis. From July 2009-Jun 2010 I was in US on a fellowship program. I am now currently employed in a permanent post here in UK. Never been illegal. The main sticking point in my citizenship application is that I was outside the country for the past 1 yr. I would ...

Thanks JAJ and Emma,

The job is very important, yes. So is citizenship, the job wins by mies.

Sadly, citizenship will have to wait. Wish theere was a way out.

Enough already.

If you can't help, dont bother replying, OK TruyGuy. Play nice, or sod off

The facts: Granted ILR for long term residence in UK on 11th July 2008. I will be going to US for work for 1 year, departing on 25th June ie a few days short of year. I was thinking of applying for Nationality before I go. Can I? I was going to try and use the Nationality checking service via local...

The facts: Granted ILR for long term residence in UK on 11th July 2008. I will be going to US for work for 1 year, departing on 25th June ie a few days short of year. I was thinking of applying for Nationality before I go. Can I? I was going to try and use the Nationality checking service via local ...