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by AJE » Tue Aug 12, 2014 6:07 pm
The following is a list of all supporting documents that I have supplied with my application.
SET 1: Main Applicant Form & Pictures
• 1 x Main applicant form (Version 10/13)
• 2 x main applicant photograph size (45mm x 35mm)
SET 2: Main applicant official Identification documents
• NI letter from job centre
. passport
SET 3: Maintenance Evidence documents.
• 1 x Original Official Bank Statements of Royal Bank of Scotland
SET 4: English Language Evidence.
• 1 x Original Master Degree (IT)
SET 5: 50K Funds Evidence and supporting Documents.
• 1 x TSB Bank Letter + statement
• 1 x RBS statement
• 1 x TSB Business bank statement
• 3 x Evidence of funds transfer
• 1 x Director’s loan letter of agreement signed by solicitor
• 1 x Law society list showing solicitor and accreditations
• 2 x Lists of approved regulated banks showing RBS, TSB and LLOYDS banks
SET 6: Business Supporting Documents
• Business Plan
• Market Research
• Companies house Welcome letter
• Company House Certificate of Incorporation
• Company house Memorandum of Association
• Company Current Appointment Report & receipt
• Company letter from HMRC (CT41G and CT61)
• VAT certificate
• VAT returns receipt for period April 2014
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Public Liability Insurance
• TSB Business bank statement
• TSB business VAT invoice
• TSB business bank director’s letter
• Copy of cheque book and credit note
SET 7: Advertising and supporting documents
• Website (Printout form)
• Hard copy Advertisement (Company Letterhead, Business card,)
• Soft copy Advertisement (Printout form. Face book, Google+ Twitter ,)
• Work contracts and invoices
• Timesheets
• Email trails leading to contracts
• Evidence of tax consultation
• Registration with awarding body (British Computer Society) Certificate
• Copy of Occupation SOC code
• Oracle 10g Diploma Certificate
• ISTQB-ISEB – Certified Tester Foundation Level certificate
• Curriculum Vitae
• Driver’s license
• Lease
• Domain name registration invoice
As for my timeline........ lawwd hammercy!!!!!!!!
january 23/14 - initial application
3/3/14 - rejection letter (1. maintenance funds dropped below 900, 2. photocopy of docs sent, MSc certificate and ISEB plus no CAR report)
4/3/14 - applied for appeal
20/5/14 - appeal hearing
15/6/14 - appeal denied
22/6/14 - reapplied
29/6/14 - application sent back ( invalid application - used old form and paid wrong fees)
4/7/14 - reapplied with docs listed above
23/7/14 - biometrics done
30/7/14 - Email from HO to send unaudited acc from a verified accountant
5/7/14 - unaudited acc statement sent
11/7/14 - approval letter and documents sents
this journey lasted 6 months and 3 wks. very hard, very painful, not knowing what my fate was but let me assure you all that God is alive. he will help u all. Amen
Tips:
1. If u happen to have an appeal, dont bother stepping to that hearing without showing activity especially if u know your case is a bit tricky, if u show strading, the HO appellant will likely favour you but if you dont show trading, they will not take you serious
2. For sending your application, Extra bits like business insurance, VAT registration is good and make sure you show trading and contracts. ALways remember that a contract must not be for 6 months, you can have a contract for only a day worth of work plus your invoice for that day and make sure you business accounts reflects this.
3. If you find yourself in an appeal hearing, and the appellant asks you if you are working... The answer is NO, no matter what they say, never admit that you are working for any company cos they will use this as ammo against you
4. For those struggling with cash.... may God show you a way out.
