Hello,
Firstly, I want to thank the moderators for their advice. Apologies if my questions have being answered previously(couldn't get answers after reading several threads). I will try and articulate my situation and plans.
I am currently on the 30months FLR (M) and is due to apply for ILR anytime from 22nd September 2022 since my entry date into UK is 19th October 2017.
Please see the key dates and plans below:
Date of entry into UK : 19th October 2017
Travelled to my home country: 18th september 2019 while on mat leave.
Came back to the UK: 26th Feb 2020.
Intended date for ILR application based on priority service: The week commencing 22nd September 2022 and hopefully I will get a positive decision since I meet all the requirements.
I plan to apply for naturalisation following the ILR by 1st week in October 2022, but I just realised that I was not physical present in the UK 3 years ago at the beginning of the qualifying period ie Ist week in October 2019 since I travelled on 18th Sept 2019 and came back 26th Feb 2020.
Reason for extended trip: I gave birth to my daughter in August 2019 and travelled home ( my daughter was only 7weeks) to see my dad who was not feeling well.My trip was meant to be for only 3weeks but I started exhibiting post partum depression symptoms, so I had to stay back home to get extended family support hence my extended visit.This was also communicated during my FLR application under absences just for their information.
I understand that the case workers can apply discretion if you were in the UK within 2 months either side of of the application day 3 years prior, in my case I was in UK 15 days or less before the start of 3 years qualifying period and I would be meeting all the other conditions for the 3 year route to naturalisation.
Please can someone advise on the following:
1) If I would be eligible to apply for naturalisation by 1st week of October and I request the CW to please consider my circumstances and also refer to my FLR application (hopefully apply some discretion)?
2) Is it my right to request the CW to apply some discretion? Ie Is there a particular section on the guidance note that I should refer the CW to?
3) Has someone here being in similar situation and got a positive decision? Please share link
4) Can my application be approved based on section 6.1; the 5 years qualifying period if I decide to apply by 20th Oct 2022 rather than 6. 2? Or I must have my ILR for atleast 1 year before it can be approved under section 6.1 route?
Any advice on how to get my citizenship as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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