Another question, did you have to physically go to the VFS center with your newborn for the ILE application? The reason I am asking this question is because in my case the nearest VFS center in India is 1 hour flight away. So having to take a newborn to the VFS center will be a challenge.

pan_hegde, couldn't thank you enough for your detailed reply. You are a star!
Just one quick question, is the driving license mandatory?

Just received call from UKBA Croydon office. My application is approved. They have asked me to collect the approval letter and my passports anytime next week. Relieved.... and amazed that I received the call in just 3 days... Best of luck to all others.

I applied for ILR yesterday at Croydon. ILR SET (O), applied July 3rd 8:25 AM Security check, Payment, Initial scrutiny, Biometric completed by 9:30 AM. 9:45 AM papers submitted to caseworker. 12:20 PM delays due to IT issues announced on public announcement system. 1:00 PM Caseworker tells me to go...

ILR SET (O), applied July 3rd 8:25 AM Security check, Payment, Initial scrutiny, Biometric completed by 9:30 AM. 9:45 AM papers submitted to caseworker. 12:20 PM delays due to IT issues announced on public announcement system. 1:00 PM Caseworker tells me to go out and have lunch and come back as it ...