Successful PEO/PSC ILR applications

Dear experts and all memebers of this forum,
Thank you so much all of you in this forum for your help and support. My PEO application on 18th Jan 2017 (toady) was successful and have been granted ILR. I have provided some information re: my application in case it helps anyone.

1. Category: ILR - 10 Years route (switching from Tier 2 general)
2. Number of dependents. Nil
3. Total cost. £2375
4. PEO branch. Crydon
5. Documents provided.
SET (LR) Version 11/16
Photograph x 2
Premium Service appointment confirmation
Passport x 3
current Biometric Residence Permit Card
Life in the UK Test report
original Degree Certificate from the UK
letter from employer
payslips for last four months
recent personal Bank Statements for 4 months
6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years. N/A - I was only out of country for less 90 days
7. Last visa's copies (tier 4, PSW) but not required

I had appointment at 9am and I was there at 8.40am and I was out of the building with approval letter at 11:15am.

I did not write any cover letter as it is not required.

Thank you again

Hi

My Tier 1 General ILR PEO appointment is next week and I am bit worried about the Salary which I have withdrawn . I am a contractor and I work thru my Limited company and I am planning show my income for the period (Feb 2016 - Jan -2017.)

In the Year 2016 Jan , Feb and March - I have withdrawn Gross Salary Instead of Net salary - I have noticed and transferred total NI amount back to my business account . Rest all other month I did only Net salary to my account .

Will case worker will be okey with it or will be have any objection ?
Could any please help and clarify will this be a problem ?. Any solution ?

Thanks
Anand

Thank you all for your assistance, my application is approved

Hi

Can anyone advice me please on my above query

Thanks
Anand

a--R wrote:Hello all,


Thanks to Almighty ALLAH . My application for LR has been successful at PSC SHEFFIELD.

I was on Tier 1 HS Entrepreneur visa for almost 2.5 years and applied for ILR which was granted within one hour into appointment time.No business documents either submitted with application or asked to be shown by case worker.

Business documents I took with me includes 3x months business bank statements, SA 302 & confirmation of statement but never included in the application.

Keep your application simple and don't put additional burden of documents in it.Only show it if being asked.


I will suggest everyone to try and book early morning appointments as you will be seen very quick.

Good Luck Everyone & Thanks to this wonderful forum.

AR

Hi A--R,

I am extremely pleased that Alhamdo Lillah you got ILR. Could you kindly tell me what documents did you present to HO officer other than mentioned in your list? I have a same day appointment on 11 Feb 2017 and mine circumstances are exactly same as yours. your help is much appreciated.

Mohsin Khan

Appointment Date :01/02/2017

PEO BRANCH: LIVERPOOL

Category: Spouse of a British Citizen (2 years/ SET M)

Total cost: £2375


Appointment Time: 12pm

Application was approved at 1.30pm. We got out of there by 2pm.

Ive listed the documents we took with us to our appointment below; I divided the file into 3 main sections. The first was the most important documents, followed by the evidence of finances and then the evidence of cohabitation. Not all of the documents were looked at. We took extra documents however everything was clearly set out so there was no confusion and no questions asked. Also there was a page with the list of documents as the first page, which they could use as a checklist.
There were two files one for the original copies and the other was the exact same layout but it had just photocopies which they ended up keeping. The caseworker thanked me when I handed in the photocopy file and he said that having it makes their job easy.

Section 1
List of Docoments Page (in the order the file was set)
Appointment Letter
Passports for Applicant and Sponsor
Applicants BRP
Cover Letter from Sponsor
APPLICATION FORM - 2 x passport size photos for applicant, 1x passport size photo for sponsor
Life in the UK test pass certificate
Knowledge of English language – B1 certificate
Marriage Certificate & Translation
Birth Certificate for Child

FINANCES EVIDENCE
12 months payslips from Applicant and Sponsor
Employment letter confirming position - Applicant
P60’s – Applicant and Sponsor
P45 – Sponsor
Letters from DWP & HMRC for certain public funds claimed in Sponsors name -Disability Living Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Child Tax Credit and Work Tax Credit , Child Benefit
12 months Bank Statements – Joint names
Savings account Statement – Sponsor’s name

COHABITATION EVIDENCE
Letter from Genetics Doctor – Joint names (x1)
Letter from Bank – Joint names (x1)
NHS Appointment Letters Addressed to - Parents and Guardians of Child (x1)
Letter from Manchester City Council – addressed to Parent/ Guardian of Child (x1)
Tenancy agreement
Council Tax Bills (2012 – 2017) - Sponsors name
United Utility Bills - Sponsors name
Gas and Electricity statements – sponsors name
Landline & Broadband contract – Applicant’s name
Letters from DVSA – Applicants name
Counterpart Driving Licence – Applicants name
V5C – Car registration certificate – Applicants name
Mobile contract renewal letter – Applicants name

Hope this helps someone out.

Best wishes to all those still applying.

Category: Tier 2 General
2. Number of dependents: 0
3. Tot. cost: Not sure, paid by work
4. PEO branch: Croydon
5. Documents provided:
Old Passport (1)
Current Passports (1)
BRP cards (1)
Application form (1)
Appointment letter
Payment letter
Photographs (2)
3 months payslips
3 months bank statement
Life in the UK test (1)
Employee letter
Last 5 years P60
Last 5 years travel travel dates
6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years: No
7. Any Additional Comments: Keep the file as simple as possible.
9 am apoointment
Entry at 8.35
Checkin at 8.45
Document checked-9.10
Biometric at 9.25
Approval received at 10.50

Good luck everyone. Can someone please guide me to the process on British citizenship application

Alhamdolillah by Allah grace I have been approved my ILR at Monday 30tha JAN 2017.No question asked. Thanks a lot for everybody in this great helpful forum.I got help from this forum sometimes.That is why I registered this week to share my experience.Might be this will help somebody in future specially in my Category.It was smooth process.It was my first time at window.But really it worth it and and I enjoyed. I reached at 9:15 over there.I was in around 10:15.Just quick security checked.
Then I went on First floor but that floor was not for premium appointments.Then security guided me to go £rd Level.Receptionist asked me come at counter just 15 minutes before.Then I went at counter at 10:35.She checked my forms and passport and gave me Token(183).I was waiting about 40 minutes then I have been called at 10 window for registration of my case in their system.There lady asked me some basic questions. like marital status,Criminal conviction,any other names.She took all my documents and made 2 folders.1 for original and second for Copies.She gave me both folders and asked me to wait for Biometrics. When my case registered straight away I have been called for Biometrics.Biometric took only 2 minutes with 1 question do I have any amendments on my passport.
There was case worker passing her behind.She passed my file to him.She asked me to wait in cafeteria for 60-90 minutes.My case was straightforward.Good thing Home Office provided Multi Prayer Room I offered 2 prayers over there.MY number called at window 44 for collection at 15:15 with good news.

Please find details below.

Appointment booked at 13 Jan

Appointment date Monday 30th January in Croydon at 10:50

SET O forms OTHER

I wrote covering letter as I have been asked to give detail otherwise I think There is no need for covering letter.I carried additional documents as well in case case worker ask.

name
address
date



The UK Border Agency,

Application for indefinite Leave to Remain under 6years DLR

Dear Sir / Madam,



I was entered in the United Kingdom on Spouse Visa on 05/06/2008. I was further granted 3 years discretionary leave to remain on 19/02/2011 which was extended on 24/02/2014 for further 3 years of DLR.I have completed my 6 years of DLR in the UK and applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

The relevant documents include: -



1:- 2 Photos

2:- 1 Current Passport and 2 Previews Passport and Biometric Card

3:- 6 Months Pay slips from first Employer

4:- Payment invoices (about 3 months) from self employment and HMRC tax calculation letter 2015-2016

5:- Five months bank statements

6:- Passed Life in the UK Test(no needed)

7:- B1 English language Certificate from Trinity College London(no needed)

8:- Court Contact Orders

9:- Children birth certificates

10:- Child Maintenance Letter

11:- Children Saving Bank Statements

12:- Employer Letter(supportive letter)

13:- Family and friends supportive letters

14:- Return tickets for absence(which one only 4 days in last 8 years)

15:- Copies of all Documents



If you have any further enquirers please do not hesitate to contact me on 07...... alternatively on email address: - .

Kind Regards,

Name;;;


I hope this is sufficient information.If You got any question I will try best reply.
Once again thanks for reading and all help provided in this forum.

Hi there ...
I am looking forward to apply my SET LR (10 YRS) but I've got some questions to be asked...
My first entry to the UK was the Jan 2007 everything looks good with no break so far 2012 I got happily married to an EEA national (Polish). she's been working since 2012 till now I've got all the evidence that during this time she was exercising treaty rights. Got her past 4 years (till 2016) employment history from HMRC. but from August 2016 till now she is self-employed, will it count as treaty rights?

PEO booked fro 1st March 2017 as Birmingham (Solihull)

Documents:
I've got with me is our Marriage certificate
HMRC's Employment history letter showing (all her tax paid from 2012 till 2016)
her payslips, P60, P45
HMRC UTR number for self-employment as she started self-employment from Aug 2016
Council tax bills from 2015/16 2016/17
Tenancy agreement (Deposit scheme)

Is there anything missing do let me know please, so far how does it look!!

karachi29 wrote:Hi there ...
I am looking forward to apply my SET LR (10 YRS) but I've got some questions to be asked...
My first entry to the UK was the Jan 2007 everything looks good with no break so far 2012 I got happily married to an EEA national (Polish). she's been working since 2012 till now I've got all the evidence that during this time she was exercising treaty rights. Got her past 4 years (till 2016) employment history from HMRC. but from August 2016 till now she is self-employed, will it count as treaty rights?

PEO booked fro 1st March 2017 as Birmingham (Solihull)

Documents:
I've got with me is our Marriage certificate
HMRC's Employment history letter showing (all her tax paid from 2012 till 2016)
her payslips, P60, P45
HMRC UTR number for self-employment as she started self-employment from Aug 2016
Council tax bills from 2015/16 2016/17
Tenancy agreement (Deposit scheme)

Is there anything missing do let me know please, so far how does it look!!

This is NOT a general question topic. This topic is for updates on successful applications ONLY.

Please continue in your topic where your previous post has been split to its own thread, link below.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/indefi ... l#p1451868

Dear all,

Thanks to the grace of God, I got my ILR approved yesterday.

1. Category: Tier 2 General
2. Number of dependents: None
3. Tot. cost: £2375
4. PEO branch: Cardiff
5. Documents provided:
SET(O) Form
Appointment & Payment printout
Passport : 1
BRP cards: 1
Photographs: 2 (Only one photo was taken)
Payslip : 1 (Latest)
Bank Statement : 3 months
Life in the UK test
Last 5 years P60
UK Masters Degree Certificate for English language requirement
Employer letter for SOC code and foreseeable future
Employer letter for Absences
Employer letter for authenticating payslip
Cover letter
6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years: No
7. Any Additional Comments: Don't provide anything more than necessary.

Appointment:

Booking : 9:10 AM
Entry : 8:55 AM
Document checked : 9 AM
Biometrics : 9:45 AM (First Attempt)
Biometrics : 11:40 AM (Second Attempt)
Decision : 12:00 PM

Additional Notes:

Entry: I arrived early (8 30 AM) but was asked to come back at 9 AM. There is a good coffee shop in the building next door.

Documents Submission: The lady at the reception gave my token number, checked the form version, asked whether I have any additional passports or known by any other names, took out the payment details page from the application form and handed it back to me. The receptionist also said that the caseworker would come and talk to me if any additional documents or information is required.

Biometrics: There were issues with Biometrics IT system. The staff informed us that the biometrics were not being passed onto the case workers and that they will still continue to process the applications but could not issue decision letters until the biometrics could be verified. Once my biometrics went through, I got the decision in 20 mins. I was quite worried that my application would be deferred but thank God, that did not happen.

Documents: I had taken a load of additional documents with me. I had written a cover letter stating that I would be happy to oblige if they require anything additional.

PEO: The staff were really nice, polite and courteous, making small talk whenever possible to make you feel comfortable. They also kept us well informed during the biometric IT delays. I saw a case worker coming and talking to another applicant asking a few questions and asking additional documents.

The PEO was clean and tidy. Waiting area is a bit small with seating for around 20 people. Phones and laptops are allowed to be used inside (No Wifi). There is drinking water, a vending machine offering crisps, chocolate bars and drinks (surprisingly cheap), however the coffee machine was broken.

I would still be sticking around in the forum and would try to help you guys as much as my knowledge and experience would permit.

Thanks for the details dear! Its actually gives me a visualization
Anyways..5 years p60 form is mandatory? and
What is the absence list and how to show it?
Do we have to show any proof of address if someone applies without dependent I mean single ones!

GMO wrote:Thanks for the details dear! Its actually gives me a visualization
Anyways..5 years p60 form is mandatory? and
What is the absence list and how to show it?
Do we have to show any proof of address if someone applies without dependent I mean single ones!

This is not a general question/discussion thread for members who are still going to apply. It is for those that have been successful. Please continue your queries in your own topic (if you have one) or start one. The guidance is clear on what the requirements are.

Hi Everyone,

My ILR application was on 11th Feb 2017 at Sheffield and have been granted successfully. As mentioned within the application form I submitted following documents:

1. Category: ILR - 10 Years route Application form (switching from Tier 1 Entrepreneur)
2. 2 Passport size photos taken in last 6 months however, lady at counter no. 3 would try to push you to have new photos taken if they were not done in last 30 days but I managed to convinced her as those pictures were within the 6 months threshold.
3. Current and 2X previous passports.
4: Premium Service appointment confirmation
5: Current Biometric Residence Permit Card
6: Life in the UK Test report
AND
7: Original Degree Certificate from the UK

I DID NOT Submit any other document because app form does not require you to do so as long as all of the previous passports can confirm your stay in UK and you have not stayed outside the UK for more than 540 days in last 10 year or not been absent from the UK for a period of more than 180 days at any one time.

You can always keep additional documents as they can come handy but are not required and I would recommend not to give them unless case worker asks you.

I had appointment at 8:20 am and I was there at 7.50 am (in fact i was the 1st candidate in there) and was out of the building with approval letter at 11:25 am.

I did not write any cover letter as it is not required. The staff such as security guys and receptionist all were very calm, friendly/helpful and smiling all of the time. The environment was relaxed with some nice soothing songs in the background.

Thank you again for all of your input throughout.

Hi Guys, I have been a silent visitor to this website for years now and I have taken a number of tips about my Tier 2 General Visa, its extension and finally about ILR. Today my ILR was granted. BRP is on its way. Here is my experience:

1. Category: Tier 2 General
2. Number of dependents: 1
3. Tot. cost: £4750
4. PEO branch: Liverpool
5. Documents provided:
SET(O) Form
Appointment & Payment printout
Passport : 3 (Applicant 1 Old+1 New + 1 Dependant)
BRP cards: 1+1
Photographs: 2+2
Payslip : 1 (Latest)
Bank Statement : 3 months
Life in the UK test: 1+1
UK Masters Degree Certificate for English language requirement (For Applicant)
UKNARIC Letter For Indian University (For Dependant)
Employer letter for SOC code and foreseeable future
Employer letter for Absences
Cohabitation Documents: I had 100's of them but gave them 5 letters that my wife received over the last 2 years, mainly from NHS, Pension Provider, Bank etc.
Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years: No
Number of Trips Outside UK in the last 5 years: 14 times (ranging from 1 day to 25 days including business and personal)
Any Additional Comments: Don't provide anything more than necessary.
Experience: The experience was straight forward. I arrived at 10:30 am for a 11:00 am appointment. The usual stuff happened and I was out by 1:00 pm. Not much to report about the general experience although I would like to inform about somethings:

1. I went to the PEO with my wife and daughter (UK born and 20 months old), although I applied ILR only for myself and my wife. Whilst I was waiting for my Biometric the caseworker called me and asked me why I was not applying ILR for my daughter. My response was 'I don't have to. That is why'. He said, 'fair enough we HAVE to ask that question'. After coming back from the appointment I did some research and found that these PEOs have revenue targets and therefore they want as many applications as possible. So my advise, if they ask you about a child's application, be straightforward and don't panic.

2. Having read many forums there are people who have suggested that if there is a job change in the 5 years or if you are applying earlier (within 28 days before you are eligible) there is a chance it will be deferred. Well in my case both were true. I worked for a subsidiary of a parent company and was moved to another last year. Also I applied 27 days earlier. No questions were asked about this.

3. I remember reading something ages ago where an OP had asked if they were a Trustee and a Director at a Charity, would that have any effect on the application. I would like to advise that I have been a Trustee and Company Director at a charity. My information can be found on company house as well. I had a letter from the charity saying that I was a Trustee and a Company Director. The letter also included that it was a voluntary position and I was not paid any form remuneration for this role. I carried this letter with me but did not provide it to them as a part of the supporting documents. No questions were asked about this either.

4. Finally, something that came to me as a surprise and I thought I should inform people here so they are prepared. Although I was on Tier 2 General (which is the most straight forward of them all), they interviewed me. They verified my details, and started the interview. More on that later.

To give you a bit of context, my salary was almost twice the recommended amount on Code of Practice, when I applied for Tier 2 extension in Nov-2014. Before that I had received 2 pay rises in the space of 2 years for 6k each. There was general visit by UKBA in Mar-2014 where they enquired, why I was paid so high. The HR manager explained the reasons. Although, the visitor did not create a fuss, he did advise that if you give pay rises of more than 10% a year you should inform the Home Office via SMS. Since then my employer decided that they would not give me any substantial pay rises, to which I agreed. So in the last 2.5 years I received only one pay rise of 4k. On top of that I get substantial performance bonus, car allowance, private heath insurance and other bits and bobs.

Now coming back to the interview. It was quite straightforward and I gave simple and honest answers. The first question that he asked me was 'Your employer mentioned x salary in the COS of Tier 2 extension in Nov-14. Now you are paid x+4k. Why is that?'. Please note that at all times the employer has kept the UKVI informed and yet they wanted to know. So my answer was 'I negotiated'. He then followed it up with 'Has your role changed at all since then'. I replied saying, 'No it has not. Although back in the day we serviced 3000 customers, now we service 4500 which is attributed to the growth in the company. But day to day activities are still the same'. Next he enquired, 'Does it say on your contract that you can negotiate?'. My reply, 'No it does not. Every year we have a performance review where you can have a candid conversion with the boss. You can talk about things that are going well, things that are not. Things you are happy about and things you would like to change. You talk about process improvements, any training course you would like to attend any new idea that you have that you would like to pitch. You also have the opportunity to discuss your salary. My theory is if you don't ask you don't get.' He laughed and followed up with, 'Do all employees have the option to negotiate their salary.' My response, 'The performance review is like open season, we have created a culture where every one works hard with the aim of discussing their achievements during that time. In fact, everyone looks forward to it'. He then said, 'Ok, I have typed your responses, I am going to print it, can you sign it for me'. He then brought a print out. I found several spelling mistakes which I highlighted and corrected. He then took it to a lady who I assume was a Senior Caseworker and had a 5 minute chat. I overheard him saying the words, 'car allowance' and 'i think it is ok'. He then came back to me and said all is well and the application is successful. You'd have to wait for another 15 minutes and the lady at the original desk would give you your documents back. 15 minutes later I had the docs and letter from them.

What surprised me was that they were enquiring about a relatively small pay rise. Strange. But thought I should let you guys know as I have never heard about someone on Tier 2 being interviewed about salary like this.

Hope this helps. Thanks

Just to add my good news here

Interview @ sheffield
Date: 16/01/2017
Category: ILR(10 yrz)
Switched from: Tier 1 eterprenuer
Tier 1 application was still under consideration since May2016
Interview decision: was put on hold for further review
Today: 22/02/2016: approved. Documents recieved, BRP to follow.

It's been a long stressful journey. This blog helped me alot & that's why i thought its obligatory to share my good news.
Best of luck to all.

My ILR was granted yesterday after years of suffering and paying for lots of different renewals. I thank God.
My experience at Croydon was fantastic and thanks to this website and for the people that posted their experiences was very helpful therefore, I feel like I need to add mine.
Appointment was at 8 am
Checked in at 7:45
Number given at 7:50
Case registration at 7:55 (1st one)
Bio at 8:15 which took 3minutes
Awaiting consideration at 8:23
Under consideration at 8:35
I received phone call at 8:40 by the case worker to ask for any documents with my children's name with the case address as mine ( don't know why) I gave their bank statements and go letters.
At 9:40 I was called to collect my documents and I ran out as quick as I could.
Good luck to everyone and if you need any advice pls let me know

Successful ILR today on 28th Feb 2017.

Initial Tier 2 visa granted 21/03/2012 and entered UK on 18/04/2012:

1. Category: Tier 2 General (5 years)
2. Number of applicants: 2 (Main + dependant)
3. Tot. cost: £4750
4. PEO branch: Sheffield
5. Documents provided by me initially:

*SET(O) Form
*Appointment Payment printout
*Current Passport : 2 (Main applicant + Dependant)
*BRP cards: 2 (Main applicant + Dependant)
*Photographs: 2 each ((Main applicant + Dependant))
*Payslip : 1 (Latest from January 2017)
*Bank Statement : 1 month
*Life in the UK test: 2 (Main applicant + Dependant)
*IELTS Life Skills B1: 2 (Main applicant + Dependant)
*Employer letter for SOC code, current salary, needed for foreseeable future and how many annual leaves I am entitled to

I personally don't believe in submitting more documents unless asked for.

Appointment time: 12:30 pm
Entered PEO: 12:00 pm
Given counter ticket and documents taken: 12:15 pm
Biometrics: 12:45 pm

At 1:15 pm, Caseworker came as asking why children are not included for ILR as well to which I mentioned they are born in UK and will proceed directly with MN1/JCAP.

At 2:00 pm, case worker came asking for wife's cohabitation documents to which I provided the following mentioning our joint names:

* Joint Bank statement: April-May 2015
* Water bills joint: Oct 2014 and Nov 2016
* City council tax bills joint: 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017

At 2:45 pm, called me and gave ILR approval letter.

A big thank you to this great forum and especially its moderators. Now to apply next week for 2 children's (UK born) MN1+PP application at City council office.

By the Grace of Almight
I got my ILR LR on the 1st of March 2017 PSC Birmingham Solihull

my 10 years Long residence includes 6 Years Tier4 and 4 Years EEA (Lovely Polish Wife)

1st Entry to the UK 2007 17th Jan
out of this country under standard
longest holiday was 60 days.
Been to Poland many times,
wife been working since 2012 till 2016 as employed
from 2016th Aug registered as self emp

Docs submitted.

correct application version
my 3 passports with T4 BRP card
LIT UK , SELT English
Marriage certificate English/ Nikkah Naama (Muslims registry)
her past 2012 to now some of P60, payslips, contract letters
better if you ask HMRC to send you the Employment history letter which shows your past 5 years income and tax
her Self emp UTR letter from HMRC, Accountant letter confirming her NI, UTR, DOB ETC , than her invoices
NO BANK statements what so ever was provided.

literally my original file was about 1kg or less . and yeah! did photocopies of all the documents not the application.
.

appointment for 11:30am
reached 11:15am <------ asked me to come back later after 11:30am as there were no sitting space its quiet small.
11:35am popped in been through security check ... than given a number for my Biometric. 12:10pm called for Application submission.
officer checked the application docs took out the absence from the UK section .... and asked if all the stamps are there on the passports. than checked my picture, which was submitted with the application.
all done till here than was send back to the waiting area for my biometric after 20 mins wait called for bio than I was told to leave the building and stay around don't go to far as if they need additional docs or so they can call me. I was scared as my battery was running low.... :/ I was out of the building by 12:55
tick tock tick tock tick tock...... 3 hours no news bit scared xoz my other friends got their decision in an hour and half but in Sheffield...
anyways got a call about 3:15pm for an interview .... and that interview was about TOic which I submitted back in 2012 :@ anyways all done successfully, officer told me based on this interview we gonna decide your application :O
around 3:40pm he called me again to let me know that we are working on your case and would take about 15 to 20 mins... after 30mins a beautiful lady handed over my docs to the lady on the reception home office staff. ticket number called it was me ..... all I wanted to know the brownish paper what it says and YEYYYYY"!!!! Granted.
so from the date of letter granted exact 12 months you can apply for BP

any questions feel free to ask brothers and sisters.
PS. NO SOLICITIORS AND MANY SOLICITORS MANY TALK LISTEN TO YOUR HEART

Hi Guys,

Alhumdulillah, My wife's ILR has been granted on 27th of March 2017.

1. Category - 10 years ILR
2. Number of dependents - 0
3. Total cost - £2375
4. PEO branch - Croydon
5. Date & Time: 27th Mar 2017 at 10:00am
6. Documents provided
Passports all (3)
B1 - SELT Trinity College
Life in the UK test certificate
BRP FLR (M)
Mortgage Document
Council Tax
3 x Months Bank statement
No questions asked
With in 2.5 hours after bio metrics decision was made.

Hi

Praise God It's all over ILR Granted

1. Category - Tier 2 (5years)
2. Number of dependents - 1
3. Total cost - £2375 x2
4. PEO branch - Solihull
5. Date & Time: 1st April at 8
6. Documents provided
Passports all (2)
Payslips
Msc certificate
B1 - SELT Trinity College
Life in the UK test certificate
Council Tax
3 x Months Bank statement
No questions asked
With in 1.5 hours after bio metrics decision was made.

Successful Tier 1 General to ILR on 05th April 2017.

Initial Tier 1 visa granted Sep 2010 and had moved out of UK for more than a year's time. Re-entered UK in May 2012.

1. Category: Tier 1 General
2. Number of dependents: 0
3. Tot. cost: £2375
4. PEO branch: Croydon
5. Documents provided:

SET(O) Form
Appointment Checklist printout
Passport : 2 (Applicant 1 Old + 1 New )
BRP cards: 1
Photographs: 2
Payslip : 12 (Last 12 Months)
Bank Statement : 12 (Last 12 Months)
SA 203 forms: 4 (Last 4 years)
P60 : 4 (Last 4 years)
NI History : 1 (Last 4 years)
Life in the UK test: 1
B1 SELT Trinity college Test Certificate : 1
Current Employer Reference letter for Absences: 1
Previous Employer letter for Absences : 4-5
Details of Absences excel sheet (not mandatory) : 1
Photo copies of all documents above


The experience was fairly straight forward and included a wait time of 3-3.30 hrs. I arrived at 11:00 am for a 11:30 am appointment and was allowed in straight away. The expected process took place and had submitted biomterics and application by 12.30 pm. Then the boring wait started which ended around 3.45 pm at which point I was informed that my application has been approved

I did have 2 year's as Company director in the 5 year continous period however I was not asked any questions on the same or given any questionnare to fill. I went prepared with various documents to establish that earning's from my business refelcted correctly in my SA forms, however I was never asked for any information on those lines. Infact, at no point anyone verified my documents in front of me as the processing of documents happened in the background.

My recommendation for people going in for future PEO appointments:
-Organize your documents well and keep them as simple/specific as possible
-Bring along a good book to read while you wait for application to be processed

Hope this is of help and best of luck

My ILR application made on 8th April was successful. Please see below the summary of documents provided

1. Category. Tier 1 General
2. Number of dependents. 1
3. Total cost. 2375 *2 GBP
4. PEO branch. Croydon
5. Documents provided.
SET (O) Form
Original Passport + Photocopy
Orignal BRP + Photocopy
2 photographs
Covering letter
self written absence letter
Bank Statements ( Personal & Business)
Payslips
P60 for last 5 years
SA 302 for last 4 years
UK Naric assessment certificate
Knowledge of Life Pass Notification
Interim account for months apr 2016- feb 2017
Earnings summary letter from job agency
copy of job contract
invoice copies
Accountant Letter
Dividend vouchers
Company accounts copies of last 4 years
CT600 copies of last 4 years
6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years. - NONE
7. Any Additional Comments. Total time - 5.5 hrs. No Self employed questionanairre given

It has been long wait for this day. My initial Tier 1 application was made in 2008 and was valid from Oct 2008. But i entered quite late and had to go through multiple extensions (thrice!).
My first entry to UK on T1-g was in Sep 2011 to attend interviews and apply for extension using ALL overseas earnings. This entry for just 5 days and next one was 3 days - again for interview purpose. Eventually entered the country in May 2012 with a a view to settle
Given the history of rejections of many self employed applicants, honestly i was quite nervous. But i have never had any amendments for past earnings. My earnings ( salary + dividends) in all 4 years preceding the application has been fairly high too.
It was long wait which i had expected. I had not submitted my original degree certificate this time. Hence got a call from the caseworker to check if i have that with me to which I said yes. She wanted to look at it before approving. She took a photocopy of the degree before handing me the approval letter.

A minor hiccup though- we completely forgot to carry the dependant degree certificate with us and hence her application is on hold. I was under the impression that original degree is not required as NARIC assessment certificate was submitted for both applicants. Now we have posted the degree to Croydon PSC. So hopefully it shouldn't take too long to approve hers.

all my documents were returned and BRP should arrive in a week. Looks they did look at CT600 and previous accounts. So do carry them if you are in a similar situation

All in all , a great immigration journey and a very satisfying result. This site has been very helpful in various stages of it. THANK YOU ALL.

feel free to ask for more info especially around documents for ltd company directors/ contractors

My wife got her indefinite leave to remain today after 10years legal stay in the UK.
Very straightforward approval.
Paid £2,375.
Arrived at Liverpool home office 9am,
Biometrics at 9.15am, approval at 10.20am.
No questions asked.

Good luck to all other applicants.
She submits for citizenship next week as I am a British citizen.