Tier 1 (Ent) to ILR

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:27 am

New system is pretty straight forward.
Once application submitted, you are given >2 Months to make appointment with Sopra Steria. Only standard or VIP is available for Tier1 Ent. VIP is just asking them to come over to your desired place for biometrics etc. It does not expedite decision time though.
You can get same day appointment by paying £100. Saturday is also available with £100.
Free appointment comes up within 10 days too.
Document check is £35.
File uploading is very quick, if files are under 6MB and organised, it can be done in less than 10 min. However it does not upload anything even exact 6MB so file size must be below 6MB.
There are categories to upload ur files to. Like business proof, travel history etc. So uploading in relevant sections is recommended.
You can upload documents anytime before going for appointment or/and Sopra can do it for you too.
Hoping for the best now

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:41 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:27 am
New system is pretty straight forward.
Once application submitted, you are given >2 Months to make appointment with Sopra Steria. Only standard or VIP is available for Tier1 Ent. VIP is just asking them to come over to your desired place for biometrics etc. It does not expedite decision time though.
You can get same day appointment by paying £100. Saturday is also available with £100.
Free appointment comes up within 10 days too.
Document check is £35.
File uploading is very quick, if files are under 6MB and organised, it can be done in less than 10 min. However it does not upload anything even exact 6MB so file size must be below 6MB.
There are categories to upload ur files to. Like business proof, travel history etc. So uploading in relevant sections is recommended.
You can upload documents anytime before going for appointment or/and Sopra can do it for you too.
Hoping for the best now

Thanks for the update. Goodluck for a speedy successful decision!!

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:44 pm

Does it allow to upload multiple files in one category? For example if we have to upload 5-6 passports does it allow to upload in the same category as long each file is less than 6MB?

Also, once all the documents are uploaded before the appointment do we have to take hard copies to the centre?
I am assuming only the original passports, brp and original documents will be enough?
or do we have to take hard copies for even the non-original documents?

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:18 pm

Yes it allows you to upload as many files as you want in any single category. My single FPS pdf file with 12 FPSs was 6mb and then i uploaded 12 singles, same for wage slips (24 files); so almost 50 files in one category as it has only business category, not job creation separately.
I dont have hard copies for many documents so i wont take it in paper formate. I think they want to see if scan quality is good, so software generated files should be good quality already.I will update after attending Sopra.
And u can make appointment by 3rd week of January so u can upload January FPS too instead of sending it later.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:48 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 19, 2018 5:18 pm
Yes it allows you to upload as many files as you want in any single category. My single FPS pdf file with 12 FPSs was 6mb and then i uploaded 12 singles, same for wage slips (24 files); so almost 50 files in one category as it has only business category, not job creation separately.
I dont have hard copies for many documents so i wont take it in paper formate. I think they want to see if scan quality is good, so software generated files should be good quality already.I will update after attending Sopra.
And u can make appointment by 3rd week of January so u can upload January FPS too instead of sending it later.

Thank you for the update. I also think hard copies for evidence is not required if already scanned and uploaded. But still make sure you carry at least the original ones like original degree, life in UK etc. Passport and BRP definitely (although some members have reported they only check the passport and dont check any other hard copy evidence)
I wont send Jan 2019 FPS.
I think I qualify 12 months Jan - Dec 2018 so wont need that. I dont want to waste another 3 weeks for that.

When is your sopra appt?
Let us all know how it goes.
Thanks

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:20 pm

I think you will go first to Sopra. Mine is on 7th Jan.
Cheers

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 3:18 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:20 pm
I think you will go first to Sopra. Mine is on 7th Jan.
Cheers

I will update if I go earlier.
Also, as you mentioned about VIP service and other members also.
I also thought its only for collecting the biometrics at your place.
But apparently its something else probably the priority version cz £10,000 for just collecting biometrics does not make sense ot add up right?

Post by **CULLINAN** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 4:53 pm

Hello Meesha,

Please can you confirm what were the different “categories” to upload documents so I can arrange my docs accordingly?

Thanks

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:00 pm

First is mandatory doc: it requires u to upload current passport and signed consent form.
Then are following
2. other (i attached here some extra stuff like my cv, future plans etc )
3. Residence in UK (I uploaded BRP here)
4. Finances (I provided maintenance funds though not required)
5. Proof of Business ( I uploaded here Business and job related docs)
6. Live events
7.Medical info
8. Sponsors/employment
9. Proof of identity or travel history (I uploaded here old passports)
10. Educational (My degree)
I was confused myself at start as checklist says only other documents which makes it look like as we have to upload all doc in " other" category.
What u think? Have i done right? However if u suggest something better, i still can move documents around.

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:05 pm

And i will never spend £10000 or any amount on VIP until i need to travel urgently or if i believe i can earn that much by getting visa quickly. Getting visa approved so quickly can be good for peace of mind but not at this cost. Rest is personal choice!

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:27 pm

Ironically fee was deduced within 3 hours of applying; hope they will make decision that quick too lol

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:33 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:00 pm
First is mandatory doc: it requires u to upload current passport and signed consent form.
Then are following
2. other (i attached here some extra stuff like my cv, future plans etc )
3. Residence in UK (I uploaded BRP here)
4. Finances (I provided maintenance funds though not required)
5. Proof of Business ( I uploaded here Business and job related docs)
6. Live events
7.Medical info
8. Sponsors/employment
9. Proof of identity or travel history (I uploaded here old passports)
10. Educational (My degree)
I was confused myself at start as checklist says only other documents which makes it look like as we have to upload all doc in " other" category.
What u think? Have i done right? However if u suggest something better, i still can move documents around.

Thanks for your detailed response. I think you did it right. As uploading everything in the “other” category does not make sense.
I know the checklist only counts the passport as “mandatory” and all other docs as “other” but seems right what you did to upload docs as per the category. I would do the same.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:34 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:05 pm
And i will never spend £10000 or any amount on VIP until i need to travel urgently or if i believe i can earn that much by getting visa quickly. Getting visa approved so quickly can be good for peace of mind but not at this cost. Rest is personal choice!

Agreed £10k is a lot of money! Ofcourse if someone can afford that much why not. I personally would also not go for it.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:34 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:27 pm
Ironically fee was deduced within 3 hours of applying; hope they will make decision that quick too lol

I hope so too!

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:36 pm

Please can you let me know were there appointments available for around 1st or 2nd Jan? I am just considering the holiday period and closing days.
Did the system show you appointments for earlier although you booked for 7th or was that the first available slot?
Thanks

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:42 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:00 pm
First is mandatory doc: it requires u to upload current passport and signed consent form.
Then are following
2. other (i attached here some extra stuff like my cv, future plans etc )
3. Residence in UK (I uploaded BRP here)
4. Finances (I provided maintenance funds though not required)
5. Proof of Business ( I uploaded here Business and job related docs)
6. Live events
7.Medical info
8. Sponsors/employment
9. Proof of identity or travel history (I uploaded here old passports)
10. Educational (My degree)
I was confused myself at start as checklist says only other documents which makes it look like as we have to upload all doc in " other" category.
What u think? Have i done right? However if u suggest something better, i still can move documents around.

Hope you uploaded life in Uk also in the education as i did not see that in the list so thought to point out.

Also, I came across another members thread where he mentioned about a category called “proof of application”. He was sent an email to upload the current passport copy and consent letter in that specific category (thought to point out)

Did you see any such category?

I personally think as long as you upload all docs, category should really not matter but would be easier for caseworker to navigate.

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:50 pm

Yes under Proof of application, they ask only for current passport and signed consent (i forgot its name and called it mandatory doc but checked it now)
Yes ur advise is good, i uploaded life in uk test in other. I will move it to educational.
Under residence i uploaded BRP. is it right or does it mean lease agreement for house or mortgage doc?

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:55 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:50 pm
Yes under Proof of application, they ask only for current passport and signed consent (i forgot its name and called it mandatory doc but checked it now)
Yes ur advise is good, i uploaded life in uk test in other. I will move it to educational.
Under residence i uploaded BRP. is it right or does it mean lease agreement for house or mortgage doc?

BRP seems right in this category.

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:55 pm

Appointments were available from 27th onward. Some times were awkward for me and i need to arrange child care to attend it as its holiday season. I checked only near to my place.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:59 pm

I am just wondering:

The checklist gives this:

“other evidence of Mr xxxx’s reason for absences from the UK”

Obviously this is not required for Tier 1.

I would advise you to upload a plain paper mentioning:
“Evidence not required for Tier 1” and upload it also.

(this is the same advice I got from Marcnath also so passing it on)

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:59 pm

Meesha wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:55 pm
Appointments were available from 27th onward. Some times were awkward for me and i need to arrange child care to attend it as its holiday season. I checked only near to my place.

Ok cool thanks

Meesha · Post by **Meesha** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:03 pm

Ok. Thanks. Though i have pointed out it in cover letter but it will help tick the box mechanism for CW.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:06 pm

Also, can you preview the uploaded document or not?

or you can only see the document name uploaded?

I read in another thread that you cant preview. It would be good if one can preview to make sure its the correct document.

Thanks for all the info.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:10 pm

and btw just to update about my CAR as you asked before.my accountant provided me: I think its the free copy also.

As I read the paid CAR gives resignations also. But my CAR does not mention that or share allotment. So probably its the free copy also.

But as discussed, I think free copy is good enough

OhBoy · Post by **OhBoy** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:12 pm

You are right about if the caseworker cannot locate the mandatory evidence under the correct heading, they may, or may not search for it elsewhere, in a different location. I may have missed the guidelines about which paperwork should go where. But, they did contact me to let me know - albeit I was already on the way to Sopra Steria appointment when they sent me the following:

Mandatory documents missing. The following mandatory supporting evidence could not be found, please ensure that ahead of your appointment you scan and upload these documents to the correct category:

· Applicant’s passport issued by South Africa, please upload in “Proof of Application” category
· Declaration signed by applicant’s spouse, please upload in “Proof of Application” category

After my appointment, I read the email and panic set in... but then uploaded the documents into the category they required...

I think the moral of the story is. To be as careful as possible to upload the documents to the correct category. And then, when you go to the Sopra Steria appointment, take all of your supporting paperwork with you... just in case.

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