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by geriatrix » Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:31 am
Number of absences do not dictate whether you can apply in-person or not. But yes, an in-person application is not a guarantee of same day service.
If you provide adequate evidence(s) to substantiate your claims as detailed in the application forms (e.g. - absences) and the caseworker is satisfied with those evidences and your records on the UKBA databases, there is no reason why you will not be granted ILR within a few hours.
But if the caseworker determines that additional checks need to be carried out on your case then you might not receive ILR on the same day. They will accept the your application but you'll receive the decision by post after the required checks have been completed.
Make your employer aware of your need to submit documentary evidence of work-related absences at the time of ILR application and get their consent that such evidence will be made available to you at your request. With this arranged, IMHO, sign the dotted line and enjoy Dublin for few months!
regards