I can confirm that you have pay your fees before the case worker even looks at your documents.

bonus can be included as well. I included my bonus when applying for Tier -1 extension and ILR.

I submitted the following documents which had my parters name and my name: Council Tax bill Electricity bill Water bill Letter from GP confirming address and date of registration Letter from electoral register confirming address and date of registration Backup documents which I didn't submit Tenancy ...

The approval letters are nice to have. I carried it with me but wasn't asked for it.

The is no maintainence requirement for ILR.

Based on the experience of three contractors at work avoid Cardiff if you are self employed. They recommend the following PEOs in order of preference Solihull Sheffield Croydon One of the contractors applied at Cardiff had to wait for 6 months as they wanted to conduct some additional checks with ...

I was not asked to submit any absence letter.

I believe you have used NEW SET(O) form, In section 6.3 of Set (O) gives you the option to do this: WHICH OPTION YOU HAVE SELECTED ?? Letter(s) from employer(s) detailing reasons for work-related absences including periods of paid annual leave from the UK? - Yes Letter from applicant detailing ...

Personal Letter To <Date> <PEO Details> Re: Details of absence from the United Kingdom to support application for indefinite leave to remain Dear Sir/Madam, I entered the United Kingdom on <Date> on a Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) visa and started applying for jobs from <Date>. I was ...

Employer Letter: To <Date> <PEO Details> Re: <Applicants Name> application for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom Dear Sir/Madam, <Applicants Name> has been employed by <Employer Name> as a <Designation> on a full time and permanent basis since <Employment Dates>. During his ...

I didn't make up any reason. I had to go to India for my wedding. I had my wedding invitation and marriage certificate with me as proof.

12 months statements and payslips. The cw asked for the documents she wanted and i handed it over to her. I would rate 10/10 for customer service and professionalism. They make you feel welcome and at ease. Hope this helps.

Got my ILR today at Solihull. I had 74 days absence (58 paid and 16 unpaid). I was absent from the UK for 16 days before I started my job. I had a letter from my employer regarding my paid leave and business travel. I had also included a personal letter for the 16 days unpaid leave. The case worker ...

Marriage certificate would be helpful

Bonuses can be included but not expenses.

Thats not a problem at all.

As the per the rules the certificate is not required. Nothing to worry.

I was told my documents would be sent back in a weeks time. I called them after a week and they still had not posted it. Asked them if I could come and collect in person as my wife needed to travel. They agreed. I went back to Solihull and collected it.

I had the same issue and got an affidavit issued from the court.