ILR APPROVED CROYDON 05 NOV 2014

[david1955]

Hello Everyone,
Finally with god grace, My ILR has been approved today along with my wife . The whole process took about 2 hours from entering to exiting the building. Everyone was very nice.
Entered building at 9am (appointment was for 09:35 AM)
Went through airport style security check
Case registration at 09:15
went for biometrics straight after the registration
Biometrics done by 09:35 and was told decision would take around 90 minutes
Exact at 11 am, my token number appeared on the screen to collect the documents

And then those magic words everyone would like to hear " YOUR ILR HAS BEEN APPROVED and YOUR BIOMETRICS WILL BE WITH YOU WITHIN 7 TO 10 DAYS"

I have made different sections, so that it can become easy for the case worker to find the relevent documents and i have a prepared a cover letter specifying the documents. Below are the documents i have submitted with my application

Cover letter
Appointment letter
Payment confirmation letter

Annexure 1
(1) Application Form with Photograph of me and my wife attached
(2) Old passport for applicant with initial Tier 2 General visa stamped
(3) New Passport for applicant
(4) Passport for dependent
(5) BRP for applicant
(6) BRP for dependent

Annexure 2
(1) Payslips for applicant dated from Nov 2013 to Oct 2014
(2) Employment Letter Confirming Employment
(3) Employer Letter Confirming Absence
(4) P60s for last 5 Years

Annexure 3
(1) Bank statement for last 6 months from May 2014 to Oct 2014, showing salary credit for applicant (Normally paid last day of the month). This bank statement is in the joint name with my wife, I would also like to use that as a cohabitation document

Annexure 4
(1) Life In the UK pass certificate for Applicant
(2) Life in the UK pass certificate for dependent

Annexure 5
1) Degree certificate for Applicant from U.K. University showing English at B1 level as been met
(2) Degree transcript for Applicant from U.K. University showing English at B1 level as been met
(3) UKBA online calculator printout confirming degree was taught in English.
(4) IELTS certificate for dependent showing English level at B1 level has been met

Cohabitation documents

Marriage Certificate

Annexure 6
(1) Joint Tenancy Agreement dated April 2014

Annexure 7
(1) Joint Council Tax letter dated March 2014, March 2013, July 2012

Annexure 8
(1) Joint Water bill Dated April 2014, May 2013, Feb 2013

Annexure 9
(1) Joint Electricity Bill Dated Oct 2014, Aug 2014, June 2014, March 2014, Dec 2013, Oct 2013, June 2013,March 2013, Jan 2013, Oct 2012

Annexure 10
(1) Joint Lloyds bank statement dated April 2014, Jan 2014, Nov 2013, Aug 2013, May 2013, Feb 2013, Nov2012, Aug 2012

Annexure 11
(1) Poll Card in name of dependent , dated May 2014, May 2013, Nov 2012
(2) Electoral Letter in name of dependent , dated Aug 2014
(3) NHS Letter in name of dependent, dated July 2013, April 2013, Nov 2012
(4) UKBA Letter in name of dependent dated, Sept 2012, Aug 2012
(5) Halifax Bank statement in name of dependent , dated Oct 2014, Sep 2014, Aug 2014, july 2014, March 2014, July 2013

Annexure 12
(1) Poll Card in name of Applicant, dated May 2014, May 2013, Nov 2012
(2) Electoral Letter in name of Applicant, dated Aug 2014
(3) Lloyds credit card statement in name of Applicant, dated Dec 2013, July 2013, May 2013, Nov 2012
(4) Halifax credit card statement in name of Applicant, dated Sept 2014, July 2014, April 2014, Dec 2013, Sept 2013,June 2013
(5) TV License in name of Applicant Dated June 2014, June 2013
(6) NHS letter in name of Applicant dated July 2013
(7) UKBA letter in name of Applicant dated Sept 2012, Aug 2012.

So now the wait for biometric card starts

A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THERE HELP AND SUPPORT THEY PROVIDED IN THIS FORUM

Kind Regards

[ILRUK2014]

Dear All,

I have a question on the bank statement - I have online bank statement which i can print using a color printer and it bears my name; account number; the date of the statement; the financial institution’s name and logo.

Do I still need to get all these statements signed / attested by my Bank? I have requested the hard copy of the statement but I have been told by my bank that they will essentially do the same i.e. print the online copy using a color printer.

I have my appointment next week and not sure what to do next.

Thanks a lot

[canon123]

get it signed if the branch allows

[ILRUK2014]

Thanks Canon123, My bank (citibank) has branches only in London which means i need to take half a day off and visit London next week to get them signed. I noticed the following statement from SET O guidance notes and it appears that sign from bank is required

An electronic bank or building society statement from an online account, but it must contain all of the details listed above. You must also provide either: a supporting letter from their bank or building society, on company headed paper, confirming the statement provided is authentic, or an electronic bank or building society statement bearing the official stamp of the bank or building society on every page;

[ILRUK2014]

Thanks Canon123, My bank (citibank) has branches only in London which means i need to take half a day off and visit London next week to get them signed. I noticed the following statement from SET O guidance notes and it appears that sign from bank is required

An electronic bank or building society statement from an online account, but it must contain all of the details listed above. You must also provide either: a supporting letter from their bank or building society, on company headed paper, confirming the statement provided is authentic, or an electronic bank or building society statement bearing the official stamp of the bank or building society on every page;

[dodo2014]

How long did it take to receive your brp card?