I am a WP holder applying for ILR next month. My total days of absence (all of which are paid leave) come to 180 days BUT I have spent 4 months away from the country for maternity purposes.
I gather from some of the posts that a few similar applns have been rejected unfortunately
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I am wondering what is the best way for me to handle this:
1) Of the 4 months - 1 month was Annual Leave and the rest Maternity Leave. I was in employment getting paid/taxed etc for this entire period. Can I exclude the 1st month from the list of absences as it is Annual Paid Leave? (am not being foolish, just trying all options!)
2) Also the 4 months cut across 2 calendar years i.e. Nov-March; does that help in any way?
3) My husband and son hold ILR visas currently - not sure if it helps?!?
Thanks
Vin