ILR Success at Croydon
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:59 am
Hi, since this forum has provided me with some very valuable information, I wanted to share my experience.
I booked my PEO appointment exactly 42 days prior to the date I wanted the appointment.
(Logged at 12:00am GMT and got an appointment in next 60 mins. 1st 30 mins is a challenge as it takes several attempts to login).
I had previously booked an appointment for Liverpool, so my details were saved and I could easily reschedule my appointment.
I would suggest to login and book whichever time and location you get on 1st attempt, so your details are saved and you can later reschedule for your choice of place and time.
My immigration status was Work permit dependent+HSMP+Tier1. For ILR considered only HSMP+Tier1
Documents submitted –
SET(O) form
Passports
LIUK pass certificate
12 months Bank Statements
12 months payslips
5 years P60
Employment verification letter
Photocopies of above documents
I had not been out of the country for more than 6 months in past 5 years or 3 months in any given year. I did not provide any evidence for UK absences.
On day of appointment –
After the security check, completed the payment on 1st floor, was called by the case worker in next 20 mins, who took approx. 15mins to check my papers.
Was then immediately called for biometric which took 5 mins
15mins later was called by caseworker again and was told it would take 1 ½ hour for the decision, so I could either wait in the premises or come back in 90 mins. Went out and returned in an hour.
My token was called out in approx. 15mins. Passport and original documentation was returned with Approval letter.
It took approx. 2 hours for the entire process.
2 days later I received the biometric card!
I booked my PEO appointment exactly 42 days prior to the date I wanted the appointment.
(Logged at 12:00am GMT and got an appointment in next 60 mins. 1st 30 mins is a challenge as it takes several attempts to login).
I had previously booked an appointment for Liverpool, so my details were saved and I could easily reschedule my appointment.
I would suggest to login and book whichever time and location you get on 1st attempt, so your details are saved and you can later reschedule for your choice of place and time.
My immigration status was Work permit dependent+HSMP+Tier1. For ILR considered only HSMP+Tier1
Documents submitted –
SET(O) form
Passports
LIUK pass certificate
12 months Bank Statements
12 months payslips
5 years P60
Employment verification letter
Photocopies of above documents
I had not been out of the country for more than 6 months in past 5 years or 3 months in any given year. I did not provide any evidence for UK absences.
On day of appointment –
After the security check, completed the payment on 1st floor, was called by the case worker in next 20 mins, who took approx. 15mins to check my papers.
Was then immediately called for biometric which took 5 mins
15mins later was called by caseworker again and was told it would take 1 ½ hour for the decision, so I could either wait in the premises or come back in 90 mins. Went out and returned in an hour.
My token was called out in approx. 15mins. Passport and original documentation was returned with Approval letter.
It took approx. 2 hours for the entire process.
2 days later I received the biometric card!
