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T2G to ILR - Application Help

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:02 pm

Thank you for your help.

I have NARIC level C1(equivalent to UK bachelor Degree) certificate based on degree i earned in my home country.

Do i still need to give english test? My HR says I still have to give english test? Can someone clarify? Please

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help(filling now)

Post by Dilliwalah » Tue Feb 04, 2020 8:20 am

Hi All

Can someone please guide on the question above.

Also if my employer wants to pay via company credit card. Do I need any letter confirming financial support??

Please help!

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by bhai86 » Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:59 am

Dilliwalah wrote:
Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:02 pm
Thank you for your help.

I have NARIC level C1(equivalent to UK bachelor Degree) certificate based on degree i earned in my home country.

Do i still need to give english test? My HR says I still have to give english test? Can someone clarify? Please
Is it NARIC verified? and did you use this degree for your Tier2 visa? then it should be fine.

Also if my employer wants to pay via company credit card. Do I need any letter confirming financial support??
Employer paying for your application fee? No need to show any letter for that.

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:19 am

Thanks for your reply.

Yes NARIC letter is from UK NARIC. I used same degree for tier 2.

OK so my boss can pay on company credit card.

Are these the documents i need to scan. Please guide. I am attaching these document.

Do i need to scan all pages of previous passport also??

1. Proof of identity and immigration status
• Current and previous passports
• Biometric residence permit BRP.
• Driving license

2. Sponsor/Employer letters:
• Letter from employer confirming employment, SOC code, current pay, confirmation of appropriate rate, future requirement and absences.

3. Education/Qualification and Knowledge of Language:
• Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) from UK NARIC confirming the degree is equivalent to a UK qualification.
• English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) from UK NARIC confirming the degree was taught in English.(C1 Level confirmation)

4. Life in UK:
• Life in the UK passing certificate

5. Proof of address
• Home Ownership Papers (Land Registry)
• Electoral polling card
• Mortgage Papers (2017-2019)
• Council Tax Bills (2017-2019)
• Utility Bills (2017-2019)

6. Proof of Income and Finances
• Payslip from employer (Jan 2020)
• Bank statements from bank (Jan 2020)
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• P60 for last 5 years (2018-2019)

7. Signed consent form for Home office

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:49 pm

Sorry for posting. Can someone help?

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by bhai86 » Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:49 pm

Do i need to scan all pages of previous passport also??
Scan all pages with any stamps or visas
1. Proof of identity and immigration status
• Current and previous passports
• Biometric residence permit BRP.
• Driving license

2. Sponsor/Employer letters:
• Letter from employer confirming employment, SOC code, current pay, confirmation of appropriate rate, future requirement and absences.

3. Education/Qualification and Knowledge of Language:
• Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS) from UK NARIC confirming the degree is equivalent to a UK qualification.
• English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) from UK NARIC confirming the degree was taught in English.(C1 Level confirmation)

4. Life in UK:
• Life in the UK passing certificate

5. Proof of address
• Home Ownership Papers (Land Registry)
• Electoral polling card
• Mortgage Papers (2017-2019)
• Council Tax Bills (2017-2019)
• Utility Bills (2017-2019)


6. Proof of Income and Finances
• Payslip from employer (Jan 2020)
• Bank statements from bank (Jan 2020)
• Bank statements for the last 3 months
• P60 for last 5 years (2018-2019)

7. Signed consent form for Home office
Looks alright to me, except you don't need the following I have marked in red.

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Tue Feb 04, 2020 3:04 pm

Thanks Bhai86

I will scan all the pages of all passport.

I was on tier2 ICT(2010 to 2015) previous to swtiching to T2 General(2015-2020). Do i need to give all details of that also?

Also countries i visited before i was granted T2G do i need to give details of all of them?

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by CR001 » Tue Feb 04, 2020 6:49 pm

I was on tier2 ICT(2010 to 2015) previous to swtiching to T2 General(2015-2020). Do i need to give all details of that also?
No!
Also countries i visited before i was granted T2G do i need to give details of all of them?
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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:39 pm

Thanks for replying CR0001

Can you please confirm the document list is OK as well. Also can I book appointment for any centre were slots are available?

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:20 pm

Do I need to take all papers which i have uploaded on UKVCAS website as printouts or am i allowed to take laptop with me in case they are needed?

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Wed Feb 05, 2020 9:02 pm

Hi Experts

can you please help

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by zimba » Thu Feb 06, 2020 1:39 am

Dilliwalah wrote:
Wed Feb 05, 2020 3:20 pm
Do I need to take all papers which i have uploaded on UKVCAS website as printouts or am i allowed to take laptop with me in case they are needed?
Take all original documents with you
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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:51 pm

Thanks I will do.

I am booking premium appointment in Manchester for this Sunday.

The cost is showing as £110 on the UKVCAS website. Can someone please confirm if there will be any other charge i will need to pay at the UKVCAS premium centre. I am not using any other service.

Please reply.

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:58 pm

Manchester Premium Lounge Service Point is what i mean.

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by zimba » Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:47 pm

Dilliwalah wrote:
Thu Feb 06, 2020 2:51 pm
Thanks I will do.

I am booking premium appointment in Manchester for this Sunday.

The cost is showing as £110 on the UKVCAS website. Can someone please confirm if there will be any other charge i will need to pay at the UKVCAS premium centre. I am not using any other service.

Please reply.
All charges must be paid online
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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:53 pm

THanks so the charges i see are final. In the premium lounge do they scan my documents as well

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by zimba » Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:03 pm

Dilliwalah wrote:
Thu Feb 06, 2020 3:53 pm
THanks so the charges i see are final. In the premium lounge do they scan my documents as well
Yes if necessary
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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:15 pm

Thank you was confused as UKVCAS website mentioned below but the charge for appointment was £110.


Price

The price for a standard premium lounge appointment between 10:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday start from £210 per person. The price for an out of hours appointment before 10:00 and after 16:00 weekdays and all day at weekends start from £270 per person

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by zimba » Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:59 pm

Dilliwalah wrote:
Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:15 pm
Thank you was confused as UKVCAS website mentioned below but the charge for appointment was £110.


Price

The price for a standard premium lounge appointment between 10:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday start from £210 per person. The price for an out of hours appointment before 10:00 and after 16:00 weekdays and all day at weekends start from £270 per person
These fees are paid online when you book an appointment
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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:59 pm

Thanks i have booked. It charged £110.

Can someone please share premium lounge experience manchester.

I have uploaded all documents myself. Will take appointment QR code and all original documents.

Do i need to sign all 3 part of home office consent?

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:40 pm

Hi All

I submitted my biometric yesterday. All i have is a SMS from UKVCAS saying it is submitted to UKVI.

Am i supposed to get an email confirmation from HOME office? i appied with 5 day priority.

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by CR001 » Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:39 pm

Am i supposed to get an email confirmation from HOME office? i appied with 5 day priority.
No.
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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:32 pm

Hi All

has anyone used 5 day service, what is the average response time.

I submitted boimetric on 9th Feb Sunday it will be 5 working days tomorrow.

Does it mean the application is complex? by when should i expect the response from HO?

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by aby00156 » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:56 pm

Just be patient. You should get your response by tomorrow. If not the contact them on Monday.
So verily, with every difficulty, there is relief.

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Re: T2G to ILR - Application Help

Post by Dilliwalah » Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:40 pm

Thanks for your support. I have received my ILR :D :D :D :D :D

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