I see, thanks very much for such a clear answer. I need the payslip stamped as it is electronic. My employer no longer provides physical copies. However it seems that I may need to wait to apply until I am back in the UK anyway as I have been given contradictory evidence that travelling after online...

Thank you Samispousal, I thought as much... I am planning to try to have my latest payslip just in case, but it is probably not going to be a certified copy. Just to check, do you mean they may ask this if I go for the priority appointment? I assume if I go for the standard route then they can only ...

Hi there, I am about to apply for ILR Set (O) Tier 2 5 year route but wanted to check a couple of things and hope someone can help. My most recent payslip is dated 29th Nov so I need to submit my online application before 29th Dec to be able to use this payslip (and I cannot use the Dec payslip as I...

Hi again, Just for clarity, I would like to know if I can switch to FLR(M) from my Tier 2 even if I am eligible for ILR, and if there is any reason my application would be refused due to this? I meet all of the other requirements and can provide evidence of living with my partner for the last 2 year...

Thanks for a quick response. We have lived together since Dec 2014 and in our own house since Oct 2015 and have evidence to prove we have lived together for 2 years with council tax bills, joint account statements etc. We are VERY unlikely to return to the UK as we would like to settle back home in ...

Hi everyone, I am in a bit of a complex situation. I am eligible for ILR (over 5 years Tier 2 continuous) and having my contract extended for another year from when my current contract ends (Jan 17 2019) which will bring me up to the maximum 6 years of Tier 2. However, my partner (British citizen) a...

FINALLY! Over 8 weeks (nearly 9). Flying out tomorrow so it was down to the wire!! 1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension) 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 August 2016 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None 5. Date app...

Tier 2 General extension Same employer same soc code Sponsor Rating - A Date of Application sent to UKBA- 20/07/2016 Date Received- 21/07/2016 Method posted- Postal Standard Service Acknowledgement and biometric letter received -01/08/2016 Biometrics Done- 03/08/2016 Approval - Waiting Any one else...