Our ILR Application at Croydon last week went successful. And within 2 days we got our BPR's as well.
This forum has really helped us in answering different queries, and helped in making sure we carried all required documents. So Thanks to all.
Our Experience:
The staff at the Croydon HomeOffice were very friendly. When we asked what all documents to submit at the counter, the lady has just mentioned to submit only the required ones and nothing more.
Though we carried all documents, we just submitted these
1. Last 2 years Payslips
2. Last 2 years bank statements
3. Absence letters
4. Though not requested we provided the HMRC Letter that contained all previous earnings.
5. 2 Co-habitation documents. though we carried almost 4 different proofs, we provided Water Bills and Tenancy agreement for last 2 years which is on our names in Joint.
6. As we missed paying TV license we received a letter from Mag Court stating Criminal Offence, though it was a spent conviction and something that could be overlooked I was a bit worried. But the case worker who was collecting the documents made us relax by stating that's something not to worry about. She was impressed as we mentioned all info clearly in the ILR Form in detail.
Not sure if I can mention this but as per my personal opinion, please avoid going for agents as long as you have all your documentation available. On a discussion one of the staffs was saying that many of them come with agents even after they have required documents.
GoodLuck to all who are applying now.