ILR success @ croydon PEO 5th Aug

[sjstation-1]

Hello everyone,

This forum has been very helpful and the tips helped me for the ILR application.

My case file -
- WP (3 yrs)
- Tier 1 General (2yrs)
- Same employer

I'm sharing below my experience at PEO on 5th Aug 2010
- Appointment was at 8:15 but we (my wife and I) got there by 7:15 itself as there were no later trains
- There was already a queue forming
- By about 7:40, the doors opened and we were allowed inside
- The security guard was very friendly and explained to everyone the next steps
- We were asked to remove all metal objects and prepare for a airport style check
- Next, another queue - when called, we presented all the papers
- The officer verified and gave us a slip with a number. Note - Keep this slip carefully
- Next we were asked to pay
- Once paid, we waited for about 90min. Another officer called us and requested for the application and documents one by one
- After about 30min, she confirmed that the visa will be stamped on the password and it can be collected in 90min.
- We stepped out to have breakfast and returned (again going through the security checks. The slip with the number gives you access straight in)
- When our number was called again, we recieved the passports with the visa stamped
- Total time I think was about 4hrs.

Documents asked
- p60
- letter from employer
- bank statements (last 3 months)
- payslips (last 3 months)
- life in uk test
- photos of my wife and myself (only 1 was taken but I think 2 is still required as per guideline)

Overall,
- the staff were cordial and pointed us to where we need to gp
- the officers were friendly and were calm in asking questions
- very professional

[atul.ruparelia]

Congrats!!!

Did you have any absence during your 5 Years stay in UK? if yes, how many absences?

I have my appointment tomorrow at noon.

Thanks
Atul

[dk10]

Congrats!

Was the employer letter asked even if you are applying from Tier-1 category?

I ask since it may be difficult for me to get an employer letter for ILR purpose and I have my appointment later this month. Hence looking at other options.

Can anybody pls advise?

Thanks in advance

[gd_chandrasekar]

Hi

did they took the phone or gave it to you after checking?
is there any place for visitor to sit, i am going with my wife, she is not eligible for PR, so cant apply for her but talking her with me. is there any witing room or something like that.

Thanks
Chandra

Hello everyone,

This forum has been very helpful and the tips helped me for the ILR application.

My case file -
- WP (3 yrs)
- Tier 1 General (2yrs)
- Same employer

I'm sharing below my experience at PEO on 5th Aug 2010
- Appointment was at 8:15 but we (my wife and I) got there by 7:15 itself as there were no later trains
- There was already a queue forming
- By about 7:40, the doors opened and we were allowed inside
- The security guard was very friendly and explained to everyone the next steps
- We were asked to remove all metal objects and prepare for a airport style check
- Next, another queue - when called, we presented all the papers
- The officer verified and gave us a slip with a number. Note - Keep this slip carefully
- Next we were asked to pay
- Once paid, we waited for about 90min. Another officer called us and requested for the application and documents one by one
- After about 30min, she confirmed that the visa will be stamped on the password and it can be collected in 90min.
- We stepped out to have breakfast and returned (again going through the security checks. The slip with the number gives you access straight in)
- When our number was called again, we recieved the passports with the visa stamped
- Total time I think was about 4hrs.

Documents asked
- p60
- letter from employer
- bank statements (last 3 months)
- payslips (last 3 months)
- life in uk test
- photos of my wife and myself (only 1 was taken but I think 2 is still required as per guideline)

Overall,
- the staff were cordial and pointed us to where we need to gp
- the officers were friendly and were calm in asking questions
- very professional

[ILR_Queries]

Hi

is there any place for visitor to sit, i am going with my wife, she is not eligible for PR, so cant apply for her but talking her with me. is there any witing room or something like that.

Thanks
Chandra

Hi Chandra,

I was told so in this forum, that the dependants who are not applying along with main applicants will not be allowed beyond security check. So i am afraid, she may have to wait outside the PEO. I am in a similar situation like you.

Let me know, if you heard it otherwise.

[gd_chandrasekar]

thanks mate..

actually they are very strict, they allowed to sit in frist room but again
security started qutionign and stuff like that, finally she fedup and went out to do shopping


i just came back from the crydon office, my ILR & my wife FLR(m) (she did not complete 2 years) is successfull. I will post my exp in new thread so that others can benefit..

Hi

is there any place for visitor to sit, i am going with my wife, she is not eligible for PR, so cant apply for her but talking her with me. is there any witing room or something like that.

Thanks
Chandra

Hi Chandra,

I was told so in this forum, that the dependants who are not applying along with main applicants will not be allowed beyond security check. So i am afraid, she may have to wait outside the PEO. I am in a similar situation like you.

Let me know, if you heard it otherwise.

[ILR_Applicant]

Congrats on success pls post in detial about docs submitted and all details

thanks mate..

actually they are very strict, they allowed to sit in frist room but again
security started qutionign and stuff like that, finally she fedup and went out to do shopping


i just came back from the crydon office, my ILR & my wife FLR(m) (she did not complete 2 years) is successfull. I will post my exp in new thread so that others can benefit..

Hi

is there any place for visitor to sit, i am going with my wife, she is not eligible for PR, so cant apply for her but talking her with me. is there any witing room or something like that.

Thanks
Chandra

Hi Chandra,

I was told so in this forum, that the dependants who are not applying along with main applicants will not be allowed beyond security check. So i am afraid, she may have to wait outside the PEO. I am in a similar situation like you.

Let me know, if you heard it otherwise.