My ILR - Approved just recently, thanks to this site and members.....
Like lot of other folks, I have benefited from this forum.... like to share... the list of documents I produced for my ILR – Tier 2 General based,...
it doesn't need to be in the same format etc.... if you find it useful make use of it....
Use your company letter pad for all the letters that need your Employer/HR signature.....
Cover Letter (you don't need one - unless you have to explain a situation or your particular case.... on the other hand if you like to make the Caseworker life little easy
1. Employer letter
2. Employer letter - Travel History
3. Payslip letter from the Employer
4. Letter from the Bank
Cover Letter
Public Enquiry Office
(use your PEO address)
Subject: Cover Letter - Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK
Dear Caseworker,
I have a Tier 2 (General) visa granted on the XXth August 2011 and is valid till XXth August 2017. As I am completing 5 years of continuous residence, I would like to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK using SET (O) form.
Please find below the details of the documents submitted in support of my application:
1. Appointment Booking Checklist: Booking Reference Number: XXXXXX (if you apply in-person)
2. Completed SET (O) Application Form
3. Life in the UK Test PASS certificate
4. Master’s degree certificate – that was taught in the UK (University of XXXX - UK)
5. Personal bank statements for the past 3 months – with cover letter from the Bank
6. Letter from employer confirming the annual salary and continued employment
7. Letter from employers confirming absence (Business Trips & paid annual holidays) in the last 5 years
8. Detailed breakdown of the absences spread sheet endorsed by the Employer
9. Last 3 month Payslips and last 5 year P60 endorsed by the employer with cover letter
10. Identical photographs with full name on the back, attached with Section 1 on the form
11. Biometric residence permit
12. Current Passport & Old Passport
The above list covers the documents specified in the SET (O) form Section 12 – I have also attached the photocopies of the same.
I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory. However if you have any questions or require any further information, please contact me
Name
Email ID Signature
Employer Letter
Public Enquiry Office
Subject: Letter from the Employer - Application for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK
Name: XXXX
Nationality: XXXX
Passport No: XXXX
COS number: XXXXXX
SOC: XXXX -
Current Annual Salary: £XXXXXX, Working Hours: 37.5 hours/Week
Annual Car Allowance: £XXXX
This letter is to confirm that Mr. XXXXXXXX has been employed by XXXXX UK Ltd as a full time and permanent employee since XXXrd XXXXX 2010 on his Post-Study Work Visa (PSW) and XXXX UK Ltd sponsored Tier 2 (General) visa since XXXth XXXXX 2011.
Mr. XXXXXX’s current salary is £XXXXXX which is above the appropriate rate for the Job as stated in the codes of practice for Tier 2 sponsors, he is Paying NI and tax in the UK, his salary was deposited in his UK bank account.
Mr. XXXXX wishes to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK on the basis of 5 years in continuous work permit approved employment. We are supportive of Mr. XXXXX’s ILR application and confirm that we have a continuing need to employ him in the UK for the foreseeable future.
I should be grateful for your positive consideration of his application. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me
Yours faithfully
Signature: Date:
Name: XXXXXXXX
Job Title: HR Leader – XXXXXXXX
Travel History - Employer Letter
Public Enquiry Office
Subject: Absences from the UK - Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK
Name: xxxxxx
Nationality: xxxxxx
Passport No: xxxxxxx
COS number: xxxxxxx
SOC: xxxxx - xxxxxxxx
Dear Sir / Madam
This is to confirm that Mr. xxxxxxx has been employed by xxxxx UK Ltd in the UK as a full time and permanent employee since xxxx rd August 20xx.
During his employment he was required by the company to travel on business assignments. While abroad on business trips as well as on his annual paid holidays he was still on UK payroll, paying NI and tax in the UK. His salary was deposited in his UK bank account.
xxxxx UK Ltd Annual Holiday Allowance: 26 days + 8 statutory holidays, Totals 34 days per annum.
Please see attached the endorsed detail tabulation of travel history during the last 5 years of his employment including the travels made out of UK for annual holidays. The 5 year period from the xxxth August 20xx to xxth July 20xx
should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me
Yours faithfully,
Signature: Date:
Name: XXXX
Job Title: HR Leader – XXXXX
Payslip Letter from Employer
Public Enquiry Office
Subject: Payslip and P60 endorsement letter from the Employer - Application for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK
Name: xxxxxx
Nationality: xxxxx
Passport No: xxxxx
COS number: xxxxxx
SOC: xxxxx - xxxxx
Current Annual Salary: xxxxx
Annual Car Allowance: xxxxx
We write in support of the ILR application for Mr xxxxxx. In line with company policy Mr. xxxx salary slips are issued online and in no other format. Accordingly, please find attached his salary slips in the original format of issue for the last 3 months from xxxx to xxxx and P60 from April 20xxx to April 20xx.
Should you have any queries about the above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Signature: Date:
Name: xxxxxx
Job Title: HR Leader – xxxxx
Letter From the Bank (you don't need one) – 3month statement from the Bank is fine….
If you still insist…. Make sure it’s on Bank Letter pad
your home address
xxxxx
xxxxx
Post Code
To Whom It May Concern
Account Holder Name: xxxxx
Sort Code: xx-xx-xx
Account Number: xxxxxx
I can confirm that Mr.XXXX is a (bank name) account holder maintained minimum balance of £1200 for the period of last 3 months starting from xxxth of April to the xxth of July 2016. Please see attached the endorsed statement for the same period.
His monthly salary is credited in the same account…
Please do not hesitate to contact me on the number above if you require any additional information.
yours faithfully
Name
Date & Signature
All the best, have a good one!