ILR Cover Letter Example

[adk]

Hi all

I have searched the forum and cannot find an example. Could someone give me an idea of what to put in a cover letter.

I am HSMP->Tier 1->ILR: Self employed (5 years) and Director of Ltd Company (2 years)

My PEO is at croydon next week on the 19th.

Thanks very much to all the help received on this board.

Good luck to all.

ADK

[wpilr_nov12]

1. As One wise person said' "if you don't know what to say, then you shouldn't need to say anything.
2. If the form doesn't ask for a cover letter, chances are the CW is not expecting one either.

Having said that, what do you need a cover letter for? What 'additional' bit of information are you going to include?

[Smam]

Hi

I strongly agree with WP_ILR to be honest with you I will never ever like to give any single documents which is not officially required by UKBA. Why should I dig a bloody big hole for my self by writing a covering letter and increasing the work for the CW to have a look at an extra documents which in turns gave the CW a good chance to extract some thing out from that covering letter which you might be thinking that you're writing in your favour but actually it'll turn back on you.

So in summary my advice is that dont go for a covering letter if its not required by the UKBA.

Hope this will answer your question.

Please do kindly share your PEO experience with us on the forum.

Good luck for your ILR.

[Angelica]

Hi

Why should I dig a bloody big hole for my self by writing a covering letter and increasing the work for the CW to have a look at an extra documents which in turns gave the CW a good chance to extract some thing out from that covering letter which you might be thinking that you're writing in your favour but actually it'll turn back on you.

I agree with you 100%

I have once shoot myself like that.

[ajantalove]

Cover Letter For granting Leave To Remain in The UK under Tier 1 (General)
To,
The UK Border Agency
Tier 1 (General)
PO Box 496
Durham - DH99 1WQ
United Kingdom

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Request to grant leave to remain in the UK under Tier 1 (General) category.

I am currently living in the UK and have a valid Work Permit visa which is due to expire on 12-Jan-2013. I am working as a salaried employee of X-Company, Place. I would like to switch my visa from Work Permit to Tier1 (General) category. Request you to kindly do the needful in this regard.

I have enclosed the following:

1. Tier 1 (General) Extension Application form for the main applicant with credit card details for payment of the fee.

2. Points Based Calculator – work out sheet printed from PBS online system showing points claimed

Age:

31 years 5 months ------- Points Claimed: 5

Qualification:

Bachelor of Engineering Degree ---- Points Claimed: 30

Evidence submitted:

(a) Original Degree Certificate

Previous Earnings:

Total Salary : £XXXXX -------- Points Claimed: 45

Evidence Submitted:

(a) Original Payslips for 12 months
(b) Bank Statements for 12 months

United Kingdom Experience:

Refer point 5 above for documents ---------- Points Claimed: 5

English Language:

Bachelors Degree taught in English --------- Points Claimed: 10

Evidence submitted:

(a) Letter from University (awarding body)
(b) Original Degree as in point 4.

Maintenance Funds:

Bank Statement Of XYZ Bank ---------- Points Claimed: 10

Evidence submitted:

(a) Online Saver Bank Statements for 6 months.

Dependent 1:

(a) Filled in application form for my spouse
(b) Marriage certificate

You can reach me at the following contact phone number and/or email, should you need any further information or clarification.

Thanking you.
Contact Details:
Yours Truly,

X-Flat,
X-Street.
X-City Name,
X-Country Name.
Zipcode
Phone: 12345566
Email: abc@abc.com

Right advise u dont need one but here is a sample for u, amend it according to your needs. Again don't dig hole for u.

Good Luck with ur application[/i]

[adk]

Thanks very much

ADK

[ITGraduate]

Hiya,

Please dont submit any unnecessary documents which UKBA doesnt ask for.

Only submit what is required . Be honest and simple in your application

Thanks,

[adk]

My reasoning behind it is: I though it would help for an explanation for some of my earnings. I am self employed and a director of another company.

I wanted to explain that my wages from the PAYE are seen as a transfer and not as a payment from my business acc X to my personal acc Y (you only see the account numbers on the statements which I am providing both business and personal)

I also have a self employed bank account with which I wanted to explain that my one client pays their bill in bulk payments for separate invoices, eg: 12 invoices, 3 separate payments.

I thought this would help the CW in case they have questions.

What you think.

Cheers

ADK

[Smam]

Hi

To be honest with you mate by the looks of it you're diging a bloody big hole for your self trying to explain all that client payment scenario to the CW it just sounds so confusing to any one. The CW is only concerned with your earinings coming to your bank account which you have I think then I dont think so that your letter will do any help to the CW as the CW is not really concerned that where the money is coming from any what are the methods of payments your clients are using.

If it makes you comfortable you can go head with that.

Please do kindly share your PEO experience with us on the forum.

Good luck for your ILR.