applying for ILR? eligibility, documents questions and new VCAS system

[AjPS]

Hi, any advice please? :
can a typo/error in a sponsor note on CoS be edited/amended after adding it, or do we have to add a 2nd sponsor note to revise the error in the 1st note?

urgent Advice needed, thanks.

[AjPS]

Also, a recent post: indefinite-leave-to-remain/successful-a ... 71120.html says only 30 days bank statements are needed for T2 to ILR and not 3 months ?

Is this correct??

[AjPS]

Hi gurus,
I would be very grateful for any feedback/advice, as I urgently need some guidance, please.
been over a week since I had any replies.

[AjPS]

Hi, would be very grateful for some advice soon; haven't had a response in over a week, hence the re-post...
1) I am currently on a T2 CoS (issued: April 2016, SOC: 2119/ phd level). My salary increased in Dec. 2018 after a promotion from £33k to £38k. My employer has added a sponsor note to the CoS explaining the promotion. Also, as I am on 2119 SOC code, I believe I'm currently exempt from min. salary requirements, so the salary change (close to ILR application) should hopefully not cause undue suspicion, isn't it?

2) My Dec. 2018 payslip shows a higher amount than my new salary as well, as it includes some backdated promotion pay as well. As the promotion was granted in end of Nov., to be paid in Dec. payroll but backdated to mid-Oct. by the company. Is this okay or will it raise red-flags for UKBA??

3) I am including last 1 payslip (Dec. 2018) and 30 days bank statement? Do I need more payslips or more bank statements??

4) Note: while adding a sponsor note, my employer made a typo in spelling. Can they edit the note now or will they have to add a 2nd note to revise the error??

Thanks.

[AjPS]

Having completed the online SET(O) form for ILR based on 5 years on Tier 2 General BRP, the form only asked me to fill in: 1) current address, 2) passport details, 3) date 1st entered the UK, 4) travel history, 5) English language, 6) National Insurance number, 7) end date of current visa, BRP number, issue/expiry date, 9) passed Life in the UK test, 10) current SOC code and salary.

It does not ask for employer name, job title, CoS id, etc. ???

The document checklist in the end lists:
1) Passport (mandatory)
other docs:
2) Life in the UK test pass notification
3) Letter(s) from employer(s) details reasons for work-related absences including periods of paid annual leave
4) English proof: degree
5) Evidence of immigration status: guess it's BRP?
6) Declaration signed to confirm consent for Home Office to request verification checks; guess I'll come across this after completing this form.
7) Most recent payslip and most recent bank statement (dated no earlier than 1 calendar month)
A document from sponsor confirming: still required for the forseeable future, nearest applicable SOC code, current pay, confirmation that pay is at/above appropriate rate of pay; can this be combined in the employee absence letter at (3)?
9) For the period before you were granted leave as a Tier 2 migrant, documents showing that you
met the relevant requirements of the immigration rules; not sure what this is?
10) current BRP

is this correct?

[AjPS]

also:
“For the period before you were granted leave as a tier 2 migrant, documents showing that you met the relevant requirements of the immigration rules. For further information concerning the evidence required, please refer to the tier 2 migrant policy guidance on our website”

What document do I need for this?? I was on a T1 PSW before switching to T2

[AjPS]

also:
“For the period before you were granted leave as a tier 2 migrant, documents showing that you met the relevant requirements of the immigration rules. For further information concerning the evidence required, please refer to the tier 2 migrant policy guidance on our website”

What document do I need for this?? I was on a T1 PSW before switching to T2

Do I also need to upload on UK VCAS all old visas (PSW), and previous T2 BRP's or just the latest/current one?? Pls help

[AjPS]

guess it's just current BRP (2016-19) as I am basing my ILR appl. on 5 years on T2

[AjPS]

Hi everyone, I have all the required docs now, and am trying to find an early appointment via ukvcas.

I am submitting latest payslip with latest bank statement (30 days). Just curious:
My CoS states salary as £38k but Dec. payslip shows 2 payments: salary (as BASIC), 1.5 months backdated promotion pay (£600 extra, as ARR BAS), due to my work promotion being granted in Dec. payroll but backdated (to Oct.) and £ difference paid in Dec. payroll. Will this cause issues? Or am I better off waiting until I get Jan. payslip that will match salary on CoS...

any thoughts?

[AjPS]

decided to wait till I got Jan. payslip

[AjPS]

FYI, I'm applying next week at London Premium Lounge using the 1 payslip (Jan) and Jan. bank statement (generated at the bank for Jan 10 - Feb 5, stamped by the bank as well), as the form asked for latest payslip and bank statement only. Have paid £3020~ online and booked appointment (£200).

Also have uploaded online: passport .pdf, BRP .jpg, Masters degree .jpg, Life in the UK test .jpg, current employer letter .pdf, old employer letter .jpg , bank statement .jpg, payslip .pdf, filled consent form .jpg and my travel history .pdf

Just wondering:

• Do I need to upload scans of old T2 BRP's I had??

• Do I need a cover letter summarising my case, mentioning all 3 BRP's, CoS, etc. ??

Awaiting feedback from Sopra Steria regarding upload quality and if I need anything else. Planning to take all originals with me to the appointment. Hope that's all ok.

[CR001]

Do I need to upload scans of old T2 BRP's I had??
Do I need a cover letter summarising my case, mentioning all 3 BRP's, CoS, etc. ??

No!!

[AjPS]

Thanks @CR001 .

I applied yesterday at London Premium Lounge (super priority):

• Type: Set(O) Tier 2 General (5 years) to ILR

• Online application submission: 05 February 2019

• Documents uploaded online: 06 February 2019

• <paid for Document Checking; got positive e-mail from UK VCAS on 11 February 2019>

• Biometrics appointment: 13 February 2019, 10.30 am

• Decision/approval e-mail: waiting...

• Decision letter (post): waiting

• BRP (post): waiting

<Feb 14, 12:30:
I just got an email from Tier 2&5 Temporary Migration Consideration saying that
"Thank you for your application for permission to stay in the UK. Although we would normally decide within 24 hours, unfortunately this is not going to be possible in your case, because you did not provide all the relevant evidence. Please provide a letter from your employer clarifying the reason your pay on the bank statement which you have provided, appears as <another_name>. We can accept this is a written statement provided by your employer by email in the interest of a prompt consideration".>

I spoke to my company HR and they sent me a letter PDF stating we outsource our payroll management to an external provider. Have replied to above e-mail with letter PDF attached. Now, waiting for some response... So:

• Did I do the right thing?
• Just to confirm, this e-mail source (Tier 2&5 Temporary Migration Consideration) is for the Set(O) ILR route, right??

[AjPS]

Thanks @CR001 .

I applied yesterday at London Premium Lounge (super priority):

• Type: Set(O) Tier 2 General (5 years) to ILR

• Online application submission: 05 February 2019

• Documents uploaded online: 06 February 2019

• <paid for Document Checking; got positive e-mail from UK VCAS on 11 February 2019>

• Biometrics appointment: 13 February 2019, 10.30 am

• Decision/approval e-mail: waiting...

• Decision letter (post): waiting

• BRP (post): waiting

Update: Just received an e-mail saying: "...your application for leave have now been granted. You will receive your decision letter and biometric residence permit (BRP) in due course and these will confirm your immigration status. Thank you for using our super priority service."

Does that mean it's all done?

No mention of any refund though but I guess that's because they needed 1 more doc (payroll clarification) from me.

[AjPS]

https://right-to-work.service.gov.uk/prove/id-question also says there's no limit to how long I can stay in the UK so I guess all's well (used my old BRP number to check), thanks.

[AjPS]

thoughts?

[bizman]

Congrats

[AjPS]

thanks big relief

[AjPS]

Update:

My timeline:

• Type of application: Set(O) Tier 2 General (5 years) to ILR

• At: London Premium Lounge (super priority)

• Online application submission date: 05 February 2019

• Documents uploaded online: 06 February 2019

• <paid for Document Checking; got positive e-mail from UK VCAS on 11 February 2019>

• Biometrics appointment date: 13 February 2019, 10.30 am

• Decision/approval e-mail: 13 February 2019, 03.25 pm

• Decision letter (collect from post office): 16 February 2019, 10 am

• BRP (post received at home): 19 February 2019, 9.30 am

[AjPS]

couple of questions:
1) What do I do now with the old T2 brp? Do I need to re-send them to avoid any penalty? or just archive it in my personal records.
Note: The prove right-to-work website shows me the same new status with both BRP id's, only using the new BRP ID shows my new photo as well.
2) if I move house, do I still need to inform UKVI, or was that just for T2 BRP's??

Thanks.

Update:

My timeline:

• Type of application: Set(O) Tier 2 General (5 years) to ILR

• At: London Premium Lounge (super priority)

• Online application submission date: 05 February 2019

• Documents uploaded online: 06 February 2019

• <paid for Document Checking; got positive e-mail from UK VCAS on 11 February 2019>

• Biometrics appointment date: 13 February 2019, 10.30 am

• Decision/approval e-mail: 13 February 2019, 03.25 pm

• Decision letter (collect from post office): 16 February 2019, 10 am

• BRP (post received at home): 19 February 2019, 9.30 am

[AjPS]

Hi, I've gone through multiple posts here on both these questions and seen contrasting advice.
Would be good to know what we need to do...

1) do I need to return my old T2 Gen. BRP (valid until July 2019) given I got my new ILR BRP now.

2) if I move house, do I need to inform UKVI using the change of circumstances form (MCC), even though the letter with new (ILR) brp doesn't mention that as a change to notify... unlike old letter with T2 BRP...

Some posts here say that still the same points based T2 change of circumstances form has to be filled by those possessing a BRP (ILR)...

Thanks, as always.

couple of questions:
1) What do I do now with the old T2 brp? Do I need to re-send them to avoid any penalty? or just archive it in my personal records.
Note: The prove right-to-work website shows me the same new status with both BRP id's, only using the new BRP ID shows my new photo as well.
2) if I move house, do I still need to inform UKVI, or was that just for T2 BRP's??
Thanks.

[sacbmth]

Hi AJPS,

Your thread is very informative - must say it's going to help me a lot when I apply end of this month!
Can I kindly clarify, when you fill the date you entered the UK question, did you enter the start date of your first T2 BRP or when you actually entered the UK as a student? My case is pretty similar to yours as I was a student and then a PSW and subsequently T2. During my PSW visa I was away from the UK for a couple of weeks and wondered if we need to enter these trip information as well?

Appreciate if you can shed some light on this?

Thanks.

[AjPS]

Thanks, it's the start date of your 1st Tier 2 brp.
I only provided absence letter from employers for the time I was under T2 brp, none of the PSW stuff.

From my old employer, I got a letter stating that I was employed by them from 2012 to 2014, and I started working for them on T1 PSW and switched to a T2 General visa on dd/mm/yyyy, and then listed the absences from UK while under the T2 visa.

All the docs they want are those covering that 5 year period on T2 that your are basing your ILR application on. Good luck!

Hi AJPS,

Your thread is very informative - must say it's going to help me a lot when I apply end of this month!
Can I kindly clarify, when you fill the date you entered the UK question, did you enter the start date of your first T2 BRP or when you actually entered the UK as a student? My case is pretty similar to yours as I was a student and then a PSW and subsequently T2. During my PSW visa I was away from the UK for a couple of weeks and wondered if we need to enter these trip information as well?

Appreciate if you can shed some light on this?

Thanks.

[sacbmth]

Thanks, it's the start date of your 1st Tier 2 brp.
I only provided absence letter from employers for the time I was under T2 brp, none of the PSW stuff.

From my old employer, I got a letter stating that I was employed by them from 2012 to 2014, and I started working for them on T1 PSW and switched to a T2 General visa on dd/mm/yyyy, and then listed the absences from UK while under the T2 visa.

All the docs they want are those covering that 5 year period on T2 that your are basing your ILR application on. Good luck!

Many thanks AJPS!

[mssidd]

Hi AJPS,

Thanks for sharing you journey, I am about to start my ILR application and found this post which answered lot of my questions. I too came here as student and then on tier 2 and now I am eligible for ILR.
I have a question about booking appointment, when you booked your appointment after paying £3020.00 visa fee what was the earliest appointment date shown to you?

I have travel plans (outside UK) in April second week for three days so wanted to get ILR out of the way before that. Some of my friends (who applied using premium appointment service before this new UKVCAS system was in place) said you don't get appointment very soon and earliest you can get if you are lucky is after 40 or 45 days from current date, so thought to check with you if still it is same delay to get super priority appointment?

If it takes long time to get super priority appointment then is it better for me to wait until I come back from holiday in April and then apply for ILR or shall I submit my online form and pay and hope that I will get appointment on a date for w/c 18th March?

Thanks in advance!