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Thanks to Almighty Allah that I got ILR approved for me and my dependent at Liverpool PEO on 23rd April 2014.
That was really a nice and smooth experience and the staff was really really helpful I must say.

Actual appointment was at 10 AM
- reached Liverpool PEO around 9 AM
- got the token and submitted the application and docs around 9.30
- got a call for biometrics around 10.15
- after a crucial wait of 1.5 hours, we were called and approval letter was given around 12 noon.


Docs submitted
General Docs
- SET(O) form
- payment receipt
- appointment confirmation
- 2 photographs each
- 2 passport and BRP's
- covering letter
- self assessment points summary


KOLL(Knowledge of Life and Language proof)
- Original Masters (MSc) Degree from University of Liverpool - main applicant
- ESOL certificate EMDQ (with Ofqual recognition printout) - dependant
- Life in the UK certificates (main applicant + dependant)

Income Related docs
- 12 salary slips
- 12 bank statements
- most recent P60

Absence Docs
- Letter from current employer
- Letter from previous employer

Employment confirmation Docs
- Salary increment letter from current employer

Cohabitation docs
On Main applicant's name
- Utility Bills
- DVLA letters
- Bank statements
- NHS Card
- Home office approval letter

On Dependent's name
- NHS Card
- GP letters (from 2012)
- Home Office approval letter
- Hospital letters
- Child Psychatrist letter on wife name
- bank letters

On main applicant's + dependent's name
- marriage certficate
- council tax letters (from 2012, 2013 and 2014)
- electoral register letters (from 2012)
- original child birth certificate
- joined bank statements (from 2012)
- Letting Agent confirmation letter (confirms we live together)

Also provided photocopies of all supporting docs (although not asked)

any questions plz ask, will be happy to help.

Sorry forgot to mention

many thanks to this amazing forum, which provided tons of information.

Mubarak ho Can you please post your dates too? Your first EC, date of landing in UK, current visa expiry etc?

Thanks

smartkhan wrote:Mubarak ho Can you please post your dates too? Your first EC, date of landing in UK, current visa expiry etc?

Thanks

Thanks smartkhan

I got initial Tier 1 General on 20 May 2009 (in-country application) as I was already in UK on PSW before that.

applied for extension in 2012

current leave was valid until 28 June 2014.

I applied before 27 days of my 5th year period.

congrats

can you please provide the template of the cover letter you provided?

sak20099 wrote:congrats

can you please provide the template of the cover letter you provided?

here it is

UK Border Agency
Public Enquiry Office
The Capital Building
Liverpool
United Kingdom


Subject: submission of application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)


Respected Sir/Madam

I intend to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for me (main applicant name + DOB) and my dependent (dependent name + DOB) using SET (O) application form.

In this letter I am giving a brief summary of me and my wife immigration history, list of my absences from UK during 5 year period and the list of supporting and cohabitation documents we are providing along with this application.

Main applicant - [main applicant name]
Dependant - [dependent name]

Brief immigration history - main applicant

- got Tier-1(General Migrant) visa on dd-mmm-yyyy through in/out-country application
- applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain on dd-mmm-yyyy (xx days before 5 years)
- current leave valid until dd-mmm-yyyy
- Total stay in United Kingdom under Tier 1 General Migrant visa (4 years 11 months xx days)

Brief Immigration History - dependant

- got Tier-1(General Migrant) dependent visa on dd-mmm-yyyy (out of country application).
- entered UK on dd-mmm-yyyy.
- current leave valid until dd-mmm-yyyy.
- Total stay in United Kingdom (2 years xx months xx days)
- applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain with main applicant on dd-mmm-yyyy.


Absences from the UK - Main applicant
Dates: dd-mmm-yyyy - dd-mmm-yyyy
Days: xx
Went to: [country]
Reason: [reason]
Type of holiday: [paid annual holidays/business trip etc] (employer letter attached)

Dates: dd-mmm-yyyy - dd-mmm-yyyy
Days: xx
Went to: [country]
Reason: [reason]
Type of holiday: [paid annual holidays/business trip etc] (employer letter attached)


Total number of days away from United Kingdom in 5 years - xx days


List of documents enclosed with the application, along with photocopies

General Docs
- SET (O) form (version 04/2014)
- Payment receipt
- Appointment confirmation
- 2 photographs each
- 2 passport and BRP's


KOLL (Knowledge of Life and Language proof)
- Original Masters (MSc) Degree from University of Liverpool - main applicant
- ESOL certificate (with OfQual recognition printout) - dependant
- Life in the UK certificates (main applicant + dependant)

Income Related docs
- 12 salary slips
- 12 bank statements
- Most recent P60

Absence Docs
- Letter from current employer
- Letter from previous employer

Employment confirmation Docs
- Salary increment letter

Cohabitation docs

On Main applicant's name
- Utility Bill
- Bank statements/ Bank letter
- NHS Registration letter
- Home office letters

On Dependent's name
- NHS Registration letter
- Home Office letters
- Hospital letters
- Child Psychologist letters on wife name

On main applicant's + dependent's name
- Marriage certificate
- Council tax letters
- Electoral register letters (from 2012)
- Original child birth certificate
- NatWest joint bank account statements
- Other bank letters
- Landlord confirmation letter (confirms we live together)


Yours sincerely
[main applicant]

thanks

Congratulations on your ILR.

Can you please share the format for the Absence Docs (Letter from current employer, Letter from previous employer) that you used?

Help will be much appreciated.

Thanks