I had my ILR granted today at Croydon PEO for myself only. My T1G was valid from 13/01/2009 and entered the UK on 16/01/2009 so qualify on 13/01/2014 as per 90 day concession rule. I submitted the following essential documents: - Set(O) form (December 2013 version) - Covering letter - Current and ex...

Hi Everyone, Im about to apply for ILR from T1 General. My original T1 visa was valid from 13/01/2009 and I entered the UK on 16/01/2009. I understand that under the 90 day concession, I can take the qualifying period from 13/01/2009 which means I qualify for ILR on 13/01/2014. As such, I understand...

Here's where it gets slightly complicated. I don't actually work for a company but for a local council. Legal requirements, such as company address, company no and so on are not applicable. Having checked again, it does have the logo and name of council pre-printed on. Anyone had a similar experienc...

Hi Everybody, Anyone know if there is a definition of this term anywhere? The reason I ask is that my employer has given me a letter confirming my income that is on paper that has the company logo pre-printed on it but has nothing else such as a footer, company name etc pre-printed. The rest of this...

Whilst this isn't quite the same question I just asked, can someone explain the reasoning behind not requiring an employer letter for T1G to ILR, given the policy guidance seems quite clear?

Hi Everybody, I've been looking at my absences over the last five years in prep for a Tier 1(general) to ILR app. I am well below 180 days in any 12 month period. However, I have a number that are weekend trips that do not (in my view) qualify as paid leave. Is this potentially a problem or am I ove...

Congratulations man! Did you have any trouble booking PEO appointment? I've heard it can be a real nightmare but note that it appears a lot easier now

Hi Everybody, Just a quick question about payslips. I have printed these off as my company only does them online and got them stamped and signed by our payroll department. However, the stamp only says 'payroll' and has the companies address on it. It doesn't actually say the companies name. Will thi...

Hi All, Hopefully a simple question although i have been unable to find a clear answer. I will be applying for ILR in January 2014 and have not been outside the UK for more than 180 days over the entire five year qualifying period. For those absences I have had - and bearing in mind that Tier 1 gene...

Hi Everybody, I am in the process of preparing my Tier 1 general extension and am a limited company director of my 100% owned limited company. I am planning on submitting payslips however these are on plain paper. My questions are: 1- Can I sign and stamp these myself? Or 2- If signed and stamped by...

Hi Sushil,

Wouldnt the invoices have the clients details on them and therefore not require a client list?

Hi Sushil,

Wouldnt the invoices have the clients details on them and therefore not require a client list?

Hi Sushil,

Wouldnt the invoices have the clients details on them and therefore not require a client list?

Hi Everybody, I am sending my Tier 1 extension application this week & just want to double check a few things re income evidence. I am the director of my 100% owned limited company & am planning to send the following items of evidence: - payslips - dividend vouchers - accountant letter from chartere...

From what I understand, individual branches are reluctant to sign them due to potential fraud issues.

Hi Everybody, I am in the process of preparing my Tier 1 Extension and have requested personal and business statements from HSBC to prove income. They have arrived on HSBC stationary (i.e they have the logo on front and bank information on the rear) but state that they are 'duplicate'. In my view, t...

I forgot to mention I'm in London

Hi Everybody, I am in the process of preparing my Tier 1 extension application which I plan to submit in the first week of September. I am the director of my 100% owned limited company & get paid in a combination of salary & dividends. The accounting company (london 1st) I use is preparing payslips,...

Hi,

Thanks for that. I am taking a salary as well.

Any thoughts?

Hi Everybody, I am looking to extend my visa later this month. I am the sole director of my 100% owned limited company & have been repaying a director loan to my company at a rate of £30 per week during the last year. The payslips produced by my accountant show a net dividend amount. When I am paid...

As always Sushimehta, a well reasoned and thoughtful take on the subject

Hi Guys, There seems to be two issues here - age points for a Tier 1 extension with an initial HSMP approval letter and age points for Tier 1 ILR with an initial HSMP approval letter. I have asked with regards to the former (ie tier 1 extension NOT ILR). From my and other posters responses on the fo...

Hi [ID], Ok so we have 2 responses saying its the date of application for the HSMP approval letter & one saying its the date of application for Entry Clearance. Can you please confirm what you asked? The HO have mentioned in their first reply the matter of applying in country. I can't imagine it wou...

Hi Everybody, Firstly, thank you everyone for your contributions to this board. It is a great resource for all of us having to run the gauntlet with the BA. My query relates to evidence for income. I work as a limited company contractor, where the company is 100% owned by me and administered through...