ILR success at Croydon PEO 13 March 2014
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 4:15 pm
I haven't posted much but I've been using the board as a (valuable) guide to getting my app ready. This was my experience:
Appt was at 12.30pm, I arrived at 12. Sailed through security, registration and biometrics; case was listed as in consideration just before 1pm.
I applied as a Tier 1 G migrant in the UK for five years. I have PAYE income and self-employment income as a freelance contractor (no company).
Docs provided:
--Set(O) app
--Passport and BRP
--2 photos
--Life in the UK pass letter (my first and surname were reversed--I put a post-it on the letter explaining this as well as a note in my cover letter)
--PAYE payslips and letter from employer confirming authenticity of electronic payslips
--Accountant's letter confirming PAYE income and self-employment net profit (including invoice summary)
--Invoices and remittance advice letters for every self-employment payment (remittance advice isn't required--I just wanted to make sure my evidence was tight, yo)
--12 months of bank statements showing income payment deposits and monthly NIC class 2 direct debits
--Cover letter explaining what docs I included and why (I only had about 14 days of absence in the past 5 years and they weren't work-related or annual leave, so I only listed them on the app and didn't mention them anywhere else)
After 2 hours of waiting I started getting nervous (well, more nervous than I already was), because at least 20 cases registered after me had been cleared by that point. Then I got called to see the caseworker, and she asked where my proof of maintenance was. I told her I wasn't aware that that was a requirement for ILR, and she seemed a bit confused about what category of leave I was actually applying for (!). However, having read this forum, I knew that people were being asked for proof of maintenance for ILR, so I had brought statements for another account proving that I had at least £900 for the previous three months. She looked at the statements and said 'Okay, everything else looks good, it won't be long now.'
About 20 mins later I got called again and given the 'you will receive your BRP in 7-10' days letter. So the whole process took about 3 hours from start to finish. Arrived at 12, appointment was at 12.30, I was out of the building just before 3.
I know this has been said here before, but do be aware that some caseworkers seem to think proof of maintenance is a requirement for ILR, and it's better to be safe than sorry!
And thank you all so much for your help!
Appt was at 12.30pm, I arrived at 12. Sailed through security, registration and biometrics; case was listed as in consideration just before 1pm.
I applied as a Tier 1 G migrant in the UK for five years. I have PAYE income and self-employment income as a freelance contractor (no company).
Docs provided:
--Set(O) app
--Passport and BRP
--2 photos
--Life in the UK pass letter (my first and surname were reversed--I put a post-it on the letter explaining this as well as a note in my cover letter)
--PAYE payslips and letter from employer confirming authenticity of electronic payslips
--Accountant's letter confirming PAYE income and self-employment net profit (including invoice summary)
--Invoices and remittance advice letters for every self-employment payment (remittance advice isn't required--I just wanted to make sure my evidence was tight, yo)
--12 months of bank statements showing income payment deposits and monthly NIC class 2 direct debits
--Cover letter explaining what docs I included and why (I only had about 14 days of absence in the past 5 years and they weren't work-related or annual leave, so I only listed them on the app and didn't mention them anywhere else)
After 2 hours of waiting I started getting nervous (well, more nervous than I already was), because at least 20 cases registered after me had been cleared by that point. Then I got called to see the caseworker, and she asked where my proof of maintenance was. I told her I wasn't aware that that was a requirement for ILR, and she seemed a bit confused about what category of leave I was actually applying for (!). However, having read this forum, I knew that people were being asked for proof of maintenance for ILR, so I had brought statements for another account proving that I had at least £900 for the previous three months. She looked at the statements and said 'Okay, everything else looks good, it won't be long now.'
About 20 mins later I got called again and given the 'you will receive your BRP in 7-10' days letter. So the whole process took about 3 hours from start to finish. Arrived at 12, appointment was at 12.30, I was out of the building just before 3.
I know this has been said here before, but do be aware that some caseworkers seem to think proof of maintenance is a requirement for ILR, and it's better to be safe than sorry!
And thank you all so much for your help!