A request for advice from gurus and successful applicants..
My application is almost complete save a few silly perplexing questions which turn into paranoia during this time-basically I don't want to make any silly mistakes or be over confident and take any risks.
Although I got a lot of help from reading around the forum but I also got a disconcerted with some aspects.
I would appreciate your help to alleviate my concerns..
Background context: Initial visa-2013, Ext-2016
Please correct me if Ive misunderstood.
a) 6.1 Ive stated the date of issue not the date of arrival as thats the date I want it to be considered from.
Im applying for ILR with the date of issue of initial visa (entered a month later).
b) 6.2, 'date returned to UK' is the date of entry, reason of absence is basically preparation. Ive named the countries I went to and the reason e.g work, vacation, personal(?) etc.
c) 6.4, last entry was a few months ago.
d) 7.13, though I was a resident here before as a child and as a student Ive mentioned my current timeline only.
e) 7.14, I basically have no ties that would make go back to my native country but I obviously grew up and worked there and know people with whom Im hardly in touch with. The only cultural tie(?) would be language and maybe religion(which I don't practise). Not sure how to articulate this one.
f) X1, 'Companies house reference number(if applicable)" is the registered number of my company.
g) A2(pg 40), only ticking Companies house documentation as I don't think I need to submit anything else except for CAR.
h)B5, only ticking first two and last two, should I add EPR and P45 though I don't understand the point at this stage?
i) 10.1, gave biometrics at ext and mentioning fingerprinting for initial application at 10.12( i assume its an either/or question)
j) Finances: don't want to overload with docs but sending personal bank statements and payslips-past three months. Got the prints from bank and as they no longer stamp or sign, got a letter from them. (I don't like to receive bank statements via post). Are payslips necessary, since my salary shows up on my bank statements?
k) KOL & Language: ticked KOL but not the relevant SL qualification as it was assessed at Ext. If i tick it then Ill have to submit again or what?
l) only photocopying original documents and not the print outs or am i expected to photocopy everything?
m) most importantly, RTI FPS start date (yes i know its been asked to death but hear me out).
I came upon some posts abt refusals due to lack of start dates.Ive read the guidelines both internal and external and it seems to be still required although I read another post which said its no longer a requirement.
I got the Ext on one of the employees but the submitted FPS didnt state the start date. I don't want to risk it in case the CW overlooked it perhaps. For some bizarre reason moneysoft doesn't state the start date of employees added to payroll between 1-5th April though it does state the leavers. Any solutions?
n) This is what I plan to submit:
Application (Is there an online option?)
Passports, pictures, BRP, KOL
CAR(within timeline), Employee ID’S, payslips, RTI FPS( for period claimed and start dates FPS before that period)
Bank statement, bank letter,payslips.
Photocopies of original docs only
Would like to keep it to the point and lean as possible, please advise if I need to add or subtract anything.
Lastly when I received ext approval, I found the package lying in my shared but locked alley way. No idea who signed for it. The BRP was in the post box. I literally thought it was something I had ordered online at the time.
This time pre paid ‘Special delivery guaranteed’.
So if you kind people can help Ill be truly grateful.
