We apply under discretion of the Secretary of State and my application was refused.I was outside the UK in excess of the permitted maximum 896 days. Hi Linda8, I am sorry to hear your appl. was refused due to excess absence, but i will appreciate you throw more light on ur circumstance as yours is ...

We apply under discretion of the Secretary of State and my application was refused.I was outside the UK in excess of the permitted maximum 896 days.

Application timeline : Eligibility criteria: 5 yrs (WP)+1ILR ( family application) Method of application: Postal Date of submission : 06/10/ 2011 Date of receipt by UKBA: 10/10/ 2011 Date of debit of fees: 22/10/2011 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 28/10/ 2011 dated 22/10/ 2011 Date of receipt o...