When my token was called I went straight to the desk where caseworker took all my documents and started entering the details in the computer. She checked my LIUK test online and was surprised that I got 24 out of 24 in the test
She told me that you got 24 out of 24 in LIUK test. The biometrics were done after 10 minutes of documents submission. I didn't provide photocopies of the documents so at least 30 minutes were spent on photo copying different documents. The case worker was doing chit chat with her colleague while photocopying so it took more time. Overall it was quick decision. I booked the appointment on 1st April so paid the old fees. Liverpool PEO has one big hall with sitting area so you can watch caseworker closely. I applied under Tier 1 category as a salaried person.
First EC granted 28th May 2009
Entered UK 7th August 2009. Exactly after 71 days.
Visa expiry 25th June 2014
I applied 25 days before qualifying period (28th May 2014) using 90 days concession rule.
Document List:
1. Application form with payment sheet
2. Photographs
3. Absence Letter
4. Passports and BRPS
5. LIUK for myself and dependant
6. a) For main applicant: Expired IELTS, my master's degree from Sweden with NARIC letter, a medium of instruction letter fom university. I had all these documents so I povided them. Not all of these were necassary.
b) For dependant: Master's degree with NARIC letter and medium of instuction letter from university
7. 12 Salary slips and 12 months bank statements
8. HMRC employment history letter
9. Cohabitation documents. Council tax bill, water bill, driving counter part, son's birth certificate bank statements, electoral registration letter etc
So overall very smooth process.