Successful PEO/PSC ILR applications

Thank you very much to this site and fantastic people associated with it. This site acted as my immigration advisor from last 5 years after getting Tier 1 General visa. Finally yesterday my ILR was approved at PEO Croydon. I had applied for same day service on 3rd May, but because of IT issues was not given decision on same day. I got call to collect documents on 6th May and today (7th May) collected my documents and approval letter.

Below my details

1. Category: ILR
2. Documents provided
(a)Passports: Current and past passports of self and dependents
(b)BRP of self
(c)Life in the UK Pass certificate (self and sp
(d)Degree Certificates (self and spouse)
(e)2 Photographs for each dependent and 2 photographs of self
(f)University letters saying our degrees were taught in English (self and Spouse)
(g)NARIC letters (ELA) (self and spouse)
(h)Point based calculator (self and spouse. Downloaded this on 5th April and is really not required)
(I) 12 month payslips attested by employer
(j) letter from employer confirming salary credits
(k) letter from employer explaining my absences
(l)12 month Bank statements showing my salary credits
(m) Tickets showing my business trips outside UK
(n) Cohabitation docs: last three year council tax bills, last 3 year joint account statements of bank 1, last 1 year joint bank account statements of bank2, electricity bills of last 3 years addressed to both of us (initial few were addressed to my spouse only), Marriage certificate, child birth certificate
(o) SET(O) form and cover letter

Absence more than 180 days - None

Thanks

Got my ILR aprooved this morning at Croydon . It took 2.30 hrs

Tier1 (G)
main + 1 dep
doc submitted

main:
passport + BRP + 2 photos
pay slips+bank statements + Employment letter + P60
UK Masters degree certificate and Life in the uk certificate
Self employment-
Invoices, Accountant letter and Contract document with client
SA302 for all the 5 years

Dep 1 (wife):
Passport + BRP + 2 photos
Marriage Certificate
Life in the he UK test pass certificate
Trinity English certificate

Cohabitation documents
Utility bills
Polling cards
Council tax with both name on it.

Appointment was at 9.30 but allowed to enter at 9.00 ..BRP done around 9.30 and after two hours wait got it approved

Thanks for the forum members to recommend me one of the best solicitor in this business..
Good luck to all applicants

Congatulations Bijuk, Can you let me know which solictor you used, just area they have offive and first name would also suffice, if company name cant be given here.

Bijuk wrote:Got my ILR aprooved this morning at Croydon . It took 2.30 hrs

Tier1 (G)
main + 1 dep
doc submitted

main:
passport + BRP + 2 photos
pay slips+bank statements + Employment letter + P60
UK Masters degree certificate and Life in the uk certificate
Self employment-
Invoices, Accountant letter and Contract document with client
SA302 for all the 5 years

Dep 1 (wife):
Passport + BRP + 2 photos
Marriage Certificate
Life in the he UK test pass certificate
Trinity English certificate

Cohabitation documents
Utility bills
Polling cards
Council tax with both name on it.

Appointment was at 9.30 but allowed to enter at 9.00 ..BRP done around 9.30 and after two hours wait got it approved

Thanks for the forum members to recommend me one of the best solicitor in this business..
Good luck to all applicants

Hi all,

Submitted and received my ILR on 10/05/2016 at PEO Croydon.

Documents Submitted: One Set of Original and One set of Photocopy of all following documents presented in punched pockets with extra-large A4 dividers in clear white labels.


List of Supporting Documents for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Application


Section 1 – Applicant Details
SECTION 1.1 –SET (0) Version 04/2016 with two photographs, Current and Previous Expired Passport & Biometric Residence Card
SECTION 1.2 – Two Photocopies of Current Passport and Previous Expired with visa stamped pages
SECTION 1.3 – Two Photocopies of Biometric Residence Card


Section 2 – Dependant Details
No Dependants

Section 3 - Which category?
Applying under Tier 1 General Migrant

Section 4 – Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK
SECTION 4.1 – Life in the UK Test - Certificate
SECTION 4.2 – Original Master’s Degree & academic transcripts
SECTION 4.3 – Points Based System – Self Assessment Summary for Main Applicant (Qualification recognised on the points based calculator)


Section 5 – Your Home and Finances
SECTION 5.1 – Letter from Letting Agent & current Tenancy Agreement
SECTION 5.2 – Supporting documents for residence in the UK over last five years
Council Tax, Electric Bills, Poll Card, HMRC Letter, Water Bills & Home Office Letter

Section 6 – Immigration History
SECTION 6.1 – Employer letter regarding annual leave and business travel outside UK from 2011 to 2016
SECTION 6.2 – Personal Letter stating the travel outside UK from 2011 to 2016

Section 7 - Personal history
No criminal convictions, cautions, civil judgments or civil penalties made against main applicant

Section 8 – Photographs (2 each of Main Applicant)
Two photographs enclosed with the application, in a sealed envelope

Section 9 - Tier 1 points scoring assessment (Tier 1 General Migrants)

A - Previous Earnings Assessment (Points Claimed: 20)

Initial Grant of Tier-1 General Visa (Period: 2010 to 2011) - Only PAYE
SECTION 9.A.1 – Original Payslips
SECTION 9.A.2 –Bank Account Statements covering 2010 to 2011
SECTION 9.A.3 – Letter from HMRC about my earnings and tax paid during 2010 to 2011

Extension Tier-1 General Visa (Period: 2012 to 2013) - PAYE + Self Employed
SECTION 9.A.4 – Original Payslips
SECTION 9.A.5 – Bank Account Statements covering 2012 to 2013
SECTION 9.A.6 – Letter from Accountant with Tax Return for 2012 to 2013
SECTION 9.A.7 –Invoices
SECTION 9.A.8 – Self Employment Account Bank Statements covering 2012 to 2013 with Class 2 NI payment on direct debit
SECTION 9.A.9 – HMRC Self-Assessment Online Statement Sheet
SECTION 9.A.10 – SA 302 letter from HMRC about my earnings and tax paid from 2011 to 2015

Indefinite Leave to Remain (Period: 2015 to 2016) - PAYE + Self Employed
SECTION 9.A.11 – Original Payslips
SECTION 9.A.12 – Letter from HMRC about my earnings and tax paid during 2015 to 2016
SECTION 9.A.13 – Invoices
SECTION 9.A.14 – Bank Account Statements covering 2015 to 2016
SECTION 9.A.15 – CHAPS Receipts
SECTION 9.A.16 – Contract Agreement
SECTION 9.A.17 – Remittance advice slip
SECTION 9.A.18 – Few design samples sent to client
SECTION 9.A.19 – Original HMRC letters for Class 2 NI contributions
SECTION 9.A.20 – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

B - Qualifications Assessment (Points Claimed: 35)
Evidence previously provided with my initial Tier 1 (General) application

C - Age Assessment (Points Claimed: 20)
Under 30 at the time of initial Tier -1 (General) application

D - Continuous Period of Five Years
Please refer to Section 1 (SECTION 1.2)

E - UK Experience Assessment (Points Claimed: 5)
Previous 12 months earnings in UK

Total Points Claimed = 20 + 35 + 20 + 5 = 80 points

Section 10 - Biometric residence permit
Please refer to Section 1 (SECTION 1.3) and its enclosures

Section 11 - Passport, travel document or national identity card
Please refer to Section 1 (SECTION 1.2) and its enclosures

Hello everyone

Today i have been granted My ILR at croydon it took 1:30min which is shocking for me

There is a small of £20 tax discrepancy in 2013 which i was worried so i just submitted
pay slips
bank statements
for 12 months

i did not submit the SA302 or the previous years p60

9:30: registered my application
10:00: gave bio metrics
11:00: ready for collection
and approved

Thank you everyone who gave their valuable advises

i went on my own did not use a rep

loveman wrote:Hello everyone

Today i have been granted My ILR at croydon it took 1:30min which is shocking for me

There is a small of £20 tax discrepancy in 2013 which i was worried so i just submitted
pay slips
bank statements
for 12 months

i did not submit the SA302 or the previous years p60

9:30: registered my application
10:00: gave bio metrics
11:00: ready for collection
and approved

Thank you everyone who gave their valuable advises

i went on my own did not use a rep

Hi loveman, mine is the similar case but £800 tax discrepancy for 10-11. did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers any questions around amendments etc.

loveman wrote:Hello everyone

Today i have been granted My ILR at croydon it took 1:30min which is shocking for me

There is a small of £20 tax discrepancy in 2013 which i was worried so i just submitted
pay slips
bank statements
for 12 months

i did not submit the SA302 or the previous years p60

9:30: registered my application
10:00: gave bio metrics
11:00: ready for collection
and approved

Thank you everyone who gave their valuable advises

i went on my own did not use a rep

Congratulations!!

san.lingo wrote:Hi all,

Submitted and received my ILR on 10/05/2016 at PEO Croydon.

Documents Submitted: One Set of Original and One set of Photocopy of all following documents presented in punched pockets with extra-large A4 dividers in clear white labels.


List of Supporting Documents for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Application


Section 1 – Applicant Details
SECTION 1.1 –SET (0) Version 04/2016 with two photographs, Current and Previous Expired Passport & Biometric Residence Card
SECTION 1.2 – Two Photocopies of Current Passport and Previous Expired with visa stamped pages
SECTION 1.3 – Two Photocopies of Biometric Residence Card


Section 2 – Dependant Details
No Dependants

Section 3 - Which category?
Applying under Tier 1 General Migrant

Section 4 – Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK
SECTION 4.1 – Life in the UK Test - Certificate
SECTION 4.2 – Original Master’s Degree & academic transcripts
SECTION 4.3 – Points Based System – Self Assessment Summary for Main Applicant (Qualification recognised on the points based calculator)


Section 5 – Your Home and Finances
SECTION 5.1 – Letter from Letting Agent & current Tenancy Agreement
SECTION 5.2 – Supporting documents for residence in the UK over last five years
Council Tax, Electric Bills, Poll Card, HMRC Letter, Water Bills & Home Office Letter

Section 6 – Immigration History
SECTION 6.1 – Employer letter regarding annual leave and business travel outside UK from 2011 to 2016
SECTION 6.2 – Personal Letter stating the travel outside UK from 2011 to 2016

Section 7 - Personal history
No criminal convictions, cautions, civil judgments or civil penalties made against main applicant

Section 8 – Photographs (2 each of Main Applicant)
Two photographs enclosed with the application, in a sealed envelope

Section 9 - Tier 1 points scoring assessment (Tier 1 General Migrants)

A - Previous Earnings Assessment (Points Claimed: 20)

Initial Grant of Tier-1 General Visa (Period: 2010 to 2011) - Only PAYE
SECTION 9.A.1 – Original Payslips
SECTION 9.A.2 –Bank Account Statements covering 2010 to 2011
SECTION 9.A.3 – Letter from HMRC about my earnings and tax paid during 2010 to 2011

Extension Tier-1 General Visa (Period: 2012 to 2013) - PAYE + Self Employed
SECTION 9.A.4 – Original Payslips
SECTION 9.A.5 – Bank Account Statements covering 2012 to 2013
SECTION 9.A.6 – Letter from Accountant with Tax Return for 2012 to 2013
SECTION 9.A.7 –Invoices
SECTION 9.A.8 – Self Employment Account Bank Statements covering 2012 to 2013 with Class 2 NI payment on direct debit
SECTION 9.A.9 – HMRC Self-Assessment Online Statement Sheet
SECTION 9.A.10 – SA 302 letter from HMRC about my earnings and tax paid from 2011 to 2015

Indefinite Leave to Remain (Period: 2015 to 2016) - PAYE + Self Employed
SECTION 9.A.11 – Original Payslips
SECTION 9.A.12 – Letter from HMRC about my earnings and tax paid during 2015 to 2016
SECTION 9.A.13 – Invoices
SECTION 9.A.14 – Bank Account Statements covering 2015 to 2016
SECTION 9.A.15 – CHAPS Receipts
SECTION 9.A.16 – Contract Agreement
SECTION 9.A.17 – Remittance advice slip
SECTION 9.A.18 – Few design samples sent to client
SECTION 9.A.19 – Original HMRC letters for Class 2 NI contributions
SECTION 9.A.20 – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

B - Qualifications Assessment (Points Claimed: 35)
Evidence previously provided with my initial Tier 1 (General) application

C - Age Assessment (Points Claimed: 20)
Under 30 at the time of initial Tier -1 (General) application

D - Continuous Period of Five Years
Please refer to Section 1 (SECTION 1.2)

E - UK Experience Assessment (Points Claimed: 5)
Previous 12 months earnings in UK

Total Points Claimed = 20 + 35 + 20 + 5 = 80 points

Section 10 - Biometric residence permit
Please refer to Section 1 (SECTION 1.3) and its enclosures

Section 11 - Passport, travel document or national identity card
Please refer to Section 1 (SECTION 1.2) and its enclosures

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

Bijuk wrote:Got my ILR aprooved this morning at Croydon . It took 2.30 hrs

Tier1 (G)
main + 1 dep
doc submitted

main:
passport + BRP + 2 photos
pay slips+bank statements + Employment letter + P60
UK Masters degree certificate and Life in the uk certificate
Self employment-
Invoices, Accountant letter and Contract document with client
SA302 for all the 5 years

Dep 1 (wife):
Passport + BRP + 2 photos
Marriage Certificate
Life in the he UK test pass certificate
Trinity English certificate

Cohabitation documents
Utility bills
Polling cards
Council tax with both name on it.

Appointment was at 9.30 but allowed to enter at 9.00 ..BRP done around 9.30 and after two hours wait got it approved

Thanks for the forum members to recommend me one of the best solicitor in this business..
Good luck to all applicants

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

pandd0 wrote:Thank you very much to this site and fantastic people associated with it. This site acted as my immigration advisor from last 5 years after getting Tier 1 General visa. Finally yesterday my ILR was approved at PEO Croydon. I had applied for same day service on 3rd May, but because of IT issues was not given decision on same day. I got call to collect documents on 6th May and today (7th May) collected my documents and approval letter.

Below my details

1. Category: ILR
2. Documents provided
(a)Passports: Current and past passports of self and dependents
(b)BRP of self
(c)Life in the UK Pass certificate (self and sp
(d)Degree Certificates (self and spouse)
(e)2 Photographs for each dependent and 2 photographs of self
(f)University letters saying our degrees were taught in English (self and Spouse)
(g)NARIC letters (ELA) (self and spouse)
(h)Point based calculator (self and spouse. Downloaded this on 5th April and is really not required)
(I) 12 month payslips attested by employer
(j) letter from employer confirming salary credits
(k) letter from employer explaining my absences
(l)12 month Bank statements showing my salary credits
(m) Tickets showing my business trips outside UK
(n) Cohabitation docs: last three year council tax bills, last 3 year joint account statements of bank 1, last 1 year joint bank account statements of bank2, electricity bills of last 3 years addressed to both of us (initial few were addressed to my spouse only), Marriage certificate, child birth certificate
(o) SET(O) form and cover letter

Absence more than 180 days - None

Thanks

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

srimanthudu5957 wrote:Hi all,
I have great news to share with you all ....
My ILR yesterday (26th April)at PEO Croydon. Documents I have submitted

Category: ILR ( Tier 1 General)

Total cost: £1900 - Paid before 18th of March .Booked the appointment on 16th March was very lucky.
Documents provided
1) SET (O)
2)Passports: Current & Previous
3) BRP
4) Life in the UK Pass certificate and Orginal degree in UK
5) Naric UK
6) Photographs
7) Payslips
9) Bank Statements
10) Tax Overview Documents for 5 Years (these not SA 302 documents )

I had amended my tax returns of the year 2010-11 in January 2016 and paid all the tax due. It was a mistake but still I was bit worried due to the rejections recently.

Sri

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have no questionnaire given , did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

ilruk2016 wrote:Hi Everyone,

I applied and received my ILR yesterday (27th April)at PEO Cardiff. Below are the documents I have submitted

Category: ILR ( Tier 1 General)
Number of dependents: 1 ( But applied separately after two hours as a separate application with separate fee)
Total cost: £1900 - Paid before 18th of March and probably the last person who could able to get this slot within the limits of 28 days
Documents provided
1) SET (O)
2)Passports: Current & Previous
3) BRP
4) Life in the UK Pass certificate and a Photocopy of my Masters in UK
5) Accountant Letters
6) Photographs
7) Payslips
8 Invoices
9) Bank Statements supporting the above
10) SA302

The only worry I had is I have amended my tax returns of the year 2010-11 in the year 2013. It was a genuine mistake but still I am bit worried as there are quite a few rejections on this basis.

Overall time it took was 1hr 45 mins and it was pleasant experience. Thanks to all the moderators, Especially to "Vinny"

AK

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions/ questionnaire around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc. And was your figure before amendments more than the threshold for 2010-11

pawankumar2k1 wrote:I have received my ILR on 13th April 2016 at Croydon.

Fees paid £1,900, as I booked before fee change (14th March 2016)

Documents :

Set (o) form
12th Month pay slips
12th Month Bank Statement
Employer Letter
LIUK
Degree certificate for English language

No other document. I don't have any 180 days leave in any year

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

akshat13 wrote:Hello Group, Just wants to know is anybody waited longer for biometric card after approval of ILR. As I received get my ILR approval on 5th April 2016 on same day service in Croydon office. Lady mentioned even the approval letter state I will receive my Biometric card with in 7-10 working days. But not received yet. Is there any problem in this or just taking more time for delivery.
Very stressed

Thanks

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

tsleng wrote:Long time member here and finally I have got my ILR.

- Category: Tier1 (G)
- Centre: Croydon
- Dependants: 0
- Total cost: 2375
- Qualifying period: AUG 2010 - Present.
- Employment: Permanent Salaried PAYE employment since late 2013. Director of LTD company (Mar 2013), PAYE under umbrella company (May 2012), and fully granted PhD student previously (2010). Long story..
- Absences total 130+ days in 5 years. All for holidays, non work related.

Documents provided:
- Recent and expired passports
- BRP
- Payslips covering 12 months
- Bank statements covering 12 months
- Cover Letter
- LITUK cert
- 2x photos
- Employer Letter
- Photocopies of all documents
- I have a Masters Qualification that I used for previous T1 (G) application/extension so I just ticked that option while claiming it for points and proof of English competency.

No drama at all except it was a long wait, was a Friday. Took ticket at my allocated time (1040). Case registered at about 1130. Finished biometrics at 1210. Was told 1.5hour wait minimum.

1415 my case shown on big screen as under consideration. 1505 shown ready for collection. 1515 called to 'special' counter 44 . Job done.

I wanted to post this here because there may be many people (me included) that are worried about having P60s and what not.
I supplied what was asked for in the forms and guidance + Cover Letter and Employer Letter and all was OK. That said, since 2012 I have been working at a very large reputable public sector employer.


Edit: For clarity, my employer letter does not state anything about absences. I just wrote in my cover letter that they are all due to holidays, and giving a nice table of out/in county dates and reason (mirroring the form basically).

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

manorey wrote:Hi All,

Finally the wait is over and I got my ILR today. Here is my story in case it's useful to anyone. (although pretty standard).

- Category: Tier1 General
- Center: Cardiff
- Dependants: 1
- Total cost: 3800 -- they DID NOT ask me to pay the difference in fees that was in place after 18th of March
NOT EVEN the £63pp out-of-hours fee for being a Sat appointment! -- I don't complain tho
- Absences from UK: 135 in total all paid annual leave.
- Documents: Pretty standard set of docs: Payslips + P60 (matching exactly the 12 month of salary) + Bank Statements + LIUK + University Degrees (UK), etc. -- NOTHING out of ordinary really
- NOT PROVIDED AND WAS NOT ASKED: evidence for annual leave absences
- PROVIDED BUT NOT SEEN: Proof of finance (ISA accounts), Marriage certificate
- COHABITATION DOCS: for every three month from two years back provided 1 join (or two individual) -- NHS letters, GP letter, Bank statements + water bill + elec bill + council tax + UKBA T1G Ext. Letters for both

ON THE DAY (appointment at 10:30):

10:00 -- did not let me in, said come back at 10:25
10:20 -- went in and security checked
10:35 -- case registered & all documents handed over (in my original ordered folders -- I highly recommend everyone to do this)
11:35 -- a staff asked me to fill a form about self-employment and given I was 100% salaried employed I just ticked a NO box.
12:20 -- biometrics + photo taken
14:20 -- called over and ILR APPROVED!! and documents back! -- YAY!

In total took 4 hours which is a bit lengthy, but it was through their lunch time -- so understandable.

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

kmaa wrote:Hi all

Successful ILR application


1. Category - Tier 1 General
2. Number of dependents - 1
3. Total cost - £3800
4. PEO branch - Croydon
5. Documents provided - salary slips, bank statements, letter from employers regarding absence since first obtained Tier 1, degree certificate & transcript, life in UK for me and dependent
Cohab evidence: rental agreement, mortgage agreement, home insurance, children's birth cert, council bills, electoral registration letter
6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years - no (153 days since eligible)
7. Any Additional Comments - did not include children as would be applying for naturalisation. My covering letter explained everything and I had organised the documents neatly, labelled and clipped everything in order. Made it easy for the case worker which they mentioned during submission! Any queries please ask (but no idea about self employment criteria)

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

sarwan wrote:Category: Tier 1
Dependents: 0
Total fees paid: 1950
PEO: Croydon
Employment status: Full time salaried employments
Out of UK absences: total 79
Tax affairs: All SA302 returns filed on time\Employment History from HMRC\ NI Contribution history

Documents Provided:

1. Cover letter (more of a document summary)
2. Employment letter confirming earnings
3. Electronic salary slips
4. Salary account bank statements
5. LIUK certificates
6. Original Degree, PBS Printout awarding 10 points
7. Absence letter from previous employers & self-explanation for leave absence, since I had 4 days of unpaid leave during my last vacation.
8. P60’s\P45
9. SA302 for last 4 years
10. Scotland disclosure & ACRO police certificate

Approval was pretty quick, turned up to the Home-office at 07:35 AM for 08:10 appointment. Third person for the day. 09:40 AM approval letter & all the document has been returned by home office

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

ilrapplicant101 wrote:Hello all

I got my ILR approved today & first of all thanks to everyone for sharing your experience (especially @Kanswam & @TechBro), it gave me good confidence before the big day... despite having 6 points in my driving licence (speeding offence) & few pounds (£200/-) difference on my self employment income that I shown to HO & HMRC SA on my 1st extension... (Note: despite this £200/- difference, I still meet my income threshold of over £35k-)

Appointment time: 8.00 am
Entered inside Croydon office: 7.50 am
Token number: 103 (so 3rd person in the queue)
Registering, submitting documents & doing biometric took approximately 10 mins
After biometric, the lady informed me that I will be called in an hour... but approximately after 90 mins, number displayed on the screen for collection... that's it... all approved...

No self employment questionnaire form been given to fill. I went with solicitor, so he did told me that at Croydon centre, questionnaire form will be provided only if the self employment + salary income combined is below the threshold level however at the other centres they give you the questionnaire form to fill straight a way & he was right as I didn't get any questionnaire form to fill in....

I booked my appointment online before 18th March & therefore I paid online only £1900/- I wasn't asked for any extra money / new fee.

For the absence, I filled in saying "Holiday to xx country" & "Business trip to xx country". Holiday & Business trip combined equals to 134 days. No employee letter been provided for explaining about holidays... (as I don't think its that easy in my case, as I worked for 4 different companies in the last 5 years..)

In case if I can be of any help let me know, I will try to answer it... for me now I have to start preparing for my wife's application...

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

jayacpr wrote:hi everyone ,
i would thank everyone who helped me directly and indirectly .
i got my ILR approval on Thursday 24th , sorry posting it bit late.
The experience in croydon was wonderful feeling,

The first Query I had , and everyone had before i applied is OLD fees and new form , thats what i used and i have no issue.

i went to croydon at 7:30 am , as i have appointment at 9:00 am , i know its too early but was afraid of london
traffic .
i asked the security to get in as it was cold , first he said NO, as i am too early , but then later he asked me to come in at 8:00 am.
my case was registered at 8:11am , i was third person , been called to a counter took all the documents and placed in file.
been called for bio metrics at 8:23am , and been told to wait in cafe area.
At 9:02 am i got announcement to collect .

can t believe it took approx 45 min for whole process .

i have been told , coz of easter there were limited appointments that day .

DOcs i submitted :

1) SET O form(new form and old fees).
2)12 months payslip and bank statements .
3)2 photos
4)life in UK
5)degree certificate
6)BRP

i have took all other docs related to my previous application , but didnt ask anything.
and yes they are checking everything from there system , using NI number .

BE HONEST .

please do let me know if you have anyone has a query .
thank you

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

Subh35 wrote:Hi All,

I got my ILR yesterday, waiting for BRP now.

I would like to thank all members of this forum and special thanks to the moderators and everyone who have provided me with advise.

Below is my experience:
Category: Tier 1 (General)
Dependents: 0
Total fees paid: 1900 (Appointment booked before Feb 18th so new fee was not applicable)
PEO: Solihull
Employment status: Full time salaried employments
Out of UK absences: total 89

Documents Provided:
1. Cover letter
2. Employment letter confirming earnings
3. Salary slips
4. Salary account bank statements
5. LIUK certificates
6. Original Degree, PBS Printout awarding 10 points (selected Tier 2 General in PBS calculator)
7. Absence letter from employer (s)
8. HMRC letter for Pay, tax and employment history for last 5 years (HMRC didn't provided details for current tax year)
9. Passport
10. BRP
11. English language pass certificate
12. 2 Photographs (I have seen some post about photos with round edges, i had similar photos. They accepted it)

Reached at 8:50 , was asked to come back at 9:10. My appointment was at 9:30. At 9:36 i was issued a ticket and a form to fill with self employment details (was not relevant to me but I believe they scrutinize people with self employed earnings).

I was called for submission of documents at 10:15, took less than 5 mins. Then i waited for Biometric in the waiting area, called for Biometric at 10:45. I was told i can go out after that, roamed around the high street and had lunch. Got a call at 12:11 and the lady at reception said docs are ready for collection. At around 12:20 the approval letter and original docs was handed over to me.

Few additional information i wanted to share (some of them as :
1. I had few penalty charge notices. I didn't mention it on form, just mention in covering letter that i have few PCN but didn't mention in form as they are not criminal convictions, criminal offense or civil penalty under immigration act. Did not give any details. I was in doubt since the new form which came out in Nov 2015
2. I didn't fill the below sections
1.10 (home office reference
5.6,
12L,
Section 9 Subsection c (continous residence)

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

Subh35 wrote:Hi All,

I got my ILR yesterday, waiting for BRP now.

I would like to thank all members of this forum and special thanks to the moderators and everyone who have provided me with advise.

Below is my experience:
Category: Tier 1 (General)
Dependents: 0
Total fees paid: 1900 (Appointment booked before Feb 18th so new fee was not applicable)
PEO: Solihull
Employment status: Full time salaried employments
Out of UK absences: total 89

Documents Provided:
1. Cover letter
2. Employment letter confirming earnings
3. Salary slips
4. Salary account bank statements
5. LIUK certificates
6. Original Degree, PBS Printout awarding 10 points (selected Tier 2 General in PBS calculator)
7. Absence letter from employer (s)
8. HMRC letter for Pay, tax and employment history for last 5 years (HMRC didn't provided details for current tax year)
9. Passport
10. BRP
11. English language pass certificate
12. 2 Photographs (I have seen some post about photos with round edges, i had similar photos. They accepted it)

Reached at 8:50 , was asked to come back at 9:10. My appointment was at 9:30. At 9:36 i was issued a ticket and a form to fill with self employment details (was not relevant to me but I believe they scrutinize people with self employed earnings).

I was called for submission of documents at 10:15, took less than 5 mins. Then i waited for Biometric in the waiting area, called for Biometric at 10:45. I was told i can go out after that, roamed around the high street and had lunch. Got a call at 12:11 and the lady at reception said docs are ready for collection. At around 12:20 the approval letter and original docs was handed over to me.

Few additional information i wanted to share (some of them as :
1. I had few penalty charge notices. I didn't mention it on form, just mention in covering letter that i have few PCN but didn't mention in form as they are not criminal convictions, criminal offense or civil penalty under immigration act. Did not give any details. I was in doubt since the new form which came out in Nov 2015
2. I didn't fill the below sections
1.10 (home office reference
5.6,
12L,
Section 9 Subsection c (continous residence)

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

AUHS wrote:Thanks to almighty Allah. My ILR application is approved today at Croydon.
1. Category: Tier 1 G
2. Number of dependents: 4
4. PEO branch : Croydon
5. Documents provided
Life in the UK pass certificate
English language requirement proof.
Last 12 months salary slips plus 12 months bank statements (Personal)
Current Employer Letter
letter of absence
Co-Habitation Documents.

Additional information: My initial, Extension and ILR applications were all based on employed jobs. But I am also registered as a self employed as I do a small job.
Although I did not claim that earnings in any of my application but today caseworker called me and inquired about my self employment. I had my SA302 with me ( just to be safe ) . I gave the Employment history and SA 302. Got approval after that .

Advice to self employed/Limited company directors , Keep all of your paper worker in order. I was not expecting this as I did not claim any thing on self employment but yet have to explain all .

Good day to all .

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

leo10 wrote:I had my ILR approved on the 26th of February from Sheffield PEO office. The whole process took about 2 hr 30 mins. I had booked the first appointment for the day at 08:10
1. Category: TIER 1 General
2. Number of dependents: 0
3. Total cost: £1900
4. PEO branch Sheffield
5. Documents provided
Passports: Old and New
BRP
Life in the UK Pass certificate
12 months payslips
5 years SA302's
12 months bank statements showing salary payments.
Degree Certificate
Letter from Employer detailing absences from UK including Annual Leaves, Salary and residential address
2 Photographs

Waiting for BRP

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.

karg_g wrote:ILR Approved 26-Feb-2016:

1. Category: Tier 1 G
2. Number of dependents: 2
3. Total Paid : £5700
4. PEO branch : Solihull
5. Documents provided
Life in the UK pass certificate
English language requirement proof.
* Point based calculator print out.
* Degree Certificate.
6. Last 12 months bank statements (Personal) and Salary slips
7.Current Employer Letter
8.Co-Habitation Documents.(Three docs for every year, although not evenly spread, Council tax statement, Rental agreements)

6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years : None

7. Any Additional Comments.
I entered UK in Apr 2011, got to contracting in Aug 2011 and was contractor until Oct 2013. T1 Extn was Salary + Dividends and all year including 2015 were filed for SA through my accountant.

8. Took roughly 5 hrs from start to finish, although CW got my docs only after 1 hr my appointment time.

Hope this helps someone.

Good luck to all waiting to apply.

Hi congratulations!!!

Even though you may have no amendments in tax in your previous applications, did the case worker ask any questions around tax discrepancy in extension or initial applications. I am going with full time employment for ilr but just wanted to know if the case workers are enthusiastically asking any questions around amendments etc.