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Samsriv
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Covering letter for ILR Application (Tier-1 General)

Post by Samsriv » Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:27 pm

Hello team,
I am a Tier-1 General migrant and have have created covering letter with following details.
Could you please review and provide any points missed please? I have my appointment in 4 working days, hence urgent response are much appreciated!
Hopefully this shall also be a guidance for others who maybe applying in future. Thanks in advance.

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Application form for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK (Set (O)) Version 04/2016

Original Passports

Biometric Residence Permit (incl Counterfoil for BRP’s)

Life in UK certificate

SELT B1 certificate

Original of Bachelor’s Degree and supporting mark sheets

Original and attested copy of Applicant’s Marriage certificate

Original and attested copy of dependent’s Birth certificate:


Original Bank statements for past 15 months

Original Pay slips for last 12 months

Original letter of employment from current employer

Original P60 certificates

HMRC letter stating clean records for last 5 years

Original supporting letters for ‘Absence from UK’ for last 5 years

Cohabitation proof:
Original supporting Utility bills (Thames Water, British Gas)
Original Council tax bills for last 2 years
Original letter from Council confirming Voter registration
Original Rental agreement supporting residence proof in UK

Original school letter confirming attendance for 2 minor dependents

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Re: Covering letter for ILR Application (Tier-1 General)

Post by asfan123 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:44 am

I got this from another site .... read this also .. May be helpful



Applicant’s Name
Address
Date
Sub: APPLICATION FOR INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN IN THE UK
(CATEGORY: TIER 1 (GENERAL) - MAIN & DEPANDANT APPLICANT)

To
HOME OFFICE, UK
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, Applicant’s Name and my spouse XXXXX wish to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK under the Category Points Based System TIER 1 (GENERAL) MIGRANT.
I have been living in the UK since date and hold a TIER 1 (GENERAL MIGRANT) visa, which is valid until date. xxxxxx (Tier 1 Dependent) has also been living with me since I came here and has got her last two extensions on the same visa.
Below are all the relevant dates including absences from UK for Continuous Period Calculation:
• Tier 1 General Visa Valid from: date
• Date of initial entry into UK: date
• Tier 1 General extension taken till date
• Tier 1 General second extension taken till date
• Current Visa Valid till date


Number of Days Out of UK for the last 5 years:

From To Number of Days
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx




I was outside of the UK during the following days. (A letter from the employer confirming the same has been submitted)
From To Days Reason
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx


MAIN APPLICANT – APPLICANT’S NAME
I have claimed xx points in attributes section and 10 points each for English Language and Maintenance funds on a self-evaluation basis.
Following is the list of documents provided supporting my application.
Age Assessment – 20 points claimed (Passport)
Qualification – 30 points claimed (Original degree certificate)
Note: Qualification recognized on the points-based calculator and evidence submitted as part of previous Tier 1 (General) application.
Previous Earnings – xx points claimed
Time Period to be considered: date to date
Documents provided:
1. Pay slips
2. Bank Statements
3. Employer letter with joining date, address and designation mentioned. It also mentions the details of the last 12 months and the absence period during the last 5 years.
4. UK Experience – 5 points claimed
Documents provided
1. Employer letter with joining date, address and designation mentioned. It also mentions the details of the last 12 months and the absence period during the last 5 years.
5. English Language – 10 points claimed
Documents provided:
1. Bachelor Degree Certificate
2. Medium of Instruction letter from the university.
6. Maintenance Funds – 10 points claimed
• Documents provided:
Bank Statements
7. Life in the UK Pass Certificate




DEPENDENT – XXXXX

XXXXXX lives with me in the UK since dateand holds a TIER 1 (GENERAL MIGRANT) DEPENDANT visa, which is valid until date.
• Documents provided:
1. Life in the UK Pass Certificate
2. Degree of Masters in Computer Application
Note: Qualification recognized on the Points-Based Calculator and awards 10 points for English assessment.
3. A letter confirming from the University that the medium of instruction during the course was English.
Documents provided for Cohabitation:
1. Marriage Certificate (Used in the initial application in 2010)
2. Council tax bill (Joint Bill)
3. Water Bill (Joint Bill)
4. Recent Bank Statement of the Dependent (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
5. Letter from the Dependent’s employer (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
6. Poll cards (For main applicant and Dependent)
7. Last 6 months Salary Slips of the Dependent (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
8. HMRC letter (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
9. Confirmation letter from the letting agent.
I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory; however, if you have any questions or require additional information regarding any aspect of the application, please do not hesitate to contact me via any modes of communication noted at the top of this letter.

Other Documents Submitted in support of the application:

• Application payment sheet - PEO payment sheet
• Cover Letter - single cover letter for both Main applicant and Dependent
• Single Application for ILR - Version xxx for both Main applicant and Dependent
• Passport photos (2 each - for Main applicant and Dependent)
• Passports (New & Old), BRP - for Main applicant and Dependent
• Life in UK Pass Certificates for Main applicant and Dependent
• Main applicant Pay slips
• Statement of Account for Main applicant
• Dependent Payslips
• Letter from Employer confirming earnings and travel outside UK
• Medium of Instruction letter for Main applicant and Dependent
• National Insurance Cards for Main applicant and Dependent
• Main Applicant Driving license
• Main Applicant P60 for last 4 years

Thanking you,
Warm Regards
Applicant’s Name

Samsriv
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Re: Covering letter for ILR Application (Tier-1 General)

Post by Samsriv » Fri Jul 01, 2016 4:24 pm

thanks asfan123 - this is helpful too.
asfan123 wrote:I got this from another site .... read this also .. May be helpful



Applicant’s Name
Address
Date
Sub: APPLICATION FOR INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN IN THE UK
(CATEGORY: TIER 1 (GENERAL) - MAIN & DEPANDANT APPLICANT)

To
HOME OFFICE, UK
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, Applicant’s Name and my spouse XXXXX wish to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK under the Category Points Based System TIER 1 (GENERAL) MIGRANT.
I have been living in the UK since date and hold a TIER 1 (GENERAL MIGRANT) visa, which is valid until date. xxxxxx (Tier 1 Dependent) has also been living with me since I came here and has got her last two extensions on the same visa.
Below are all the relevant dates including absences from UK for Continuous Period Calculation:
• Tier 1 General Visa Valid from: date
• Date of initial entry into UK: date
• Tier 1 General extension taken till date
• Tier 1 General second extension taken till date
• Current Visa Valid till date


Number of Days Out of UK for the last 5 years:

From To Number of Days
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx




I was outside of the UK during the following days. (A letter from the employer confirming the same has been submitted)
From To Days Reason
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx
date date xx


MAIN APPLICANT – APPLICANT’S NAME
I have claimed xx points in attributes section and 10 points each for English Language and Maintenance funds on a self-evaluation basis.
Following is the list of documents provided supporting my application.
Age Assessment – 20 points claimed (Passport)
Qualification – 30 points claimed (Original degree certificate)
Note: Qualification recognized on the points-based calculator and evidence submitted as part of previous Tier 1 (General) application.
Previous Earnings – xx points claimed
Time Period to be considered: date to date
Documents provided:
1. Pay slips
2. Bank Statements
3. Employer letter with joining date, address and designation mentioned. It also mentions the details of the last 12 months and the absence period during the last 5 years.
4. UK Experience – 5 points claimed
Documents provided
1. Employer letter with joining date, address and designation mentioned. It also mentions the details of the last 12 months and the absence period during the last 5 years.
5. English Language – 10 points claimed
Documents provided:
1. Bachelor Degree Certificate
2. Medium of Instruction letter from the university.
6. Maintenance Funds – 10 points claimed
• Documents provided:
Bank Statements
7. Life in the UK Pass Certificate




DEPENDENT – XXXXX

XXXXXX lives with me in the UK since dateand holds a TIER 1 (GENERAL MIGRANT) DEPENDANT visa, which is valid until date.
• Documents provided:
1. Life in the UK Pass Certificate
2. Degree of Masters in Computer Application
Note: Qualification recognized on the Points-Based Calculator and awards 10 points for English assessment.
3. A letter confirming from the University that the medium of instruction during the course was English.
Documents provided for Cohabitation:
1. Marriage Certificate (Used in the initial application in 2010)
2. Council tax bill (Joint Bill)
3. Water Bill (Joint Bill)
4. Recent Bank Statement of the Dependent (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
5. Letter from the Dependent’s employer (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
6. Poll cards (For main applicant and Dependent)
7. Last 6 months Salary Slips of the Dependent (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
8. HMRC letter (Confirming the same address as the main applicant)
9. Confirmation letter from the letting agent.
I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory; however, if you have any questions or require additional information regarding any aspect of the application, please do not hesitate to contact me via any modes of communication noted at the top of this letter.

Other Documents Submitted in support of the application:

• Application payment sheet - PEO payment sheet
• Cover Letter - single cover letter for both Main applicant and Dependent
• Single Application for ILR - Version xxx for both Main applicant and Dependent
• Passport photos (2 each - for Main applicant and Dependent)
• Passports (New & Old), BRP - for Main applicant and Dependent
• Life in UK Pass Certificates for Main applicant and Dependent
• Main applicant Pay slips
• Statement of Account for Main applicant
• Dependent Payslips
• Letter from Employer confirming earnings and travel outside UK
• Medium of Instruction letter for Main applicant and Dependent
• National Insurance Cards for Main applicant and Dependent
• Main Applicant Driving license
• Main Applicant P60 for last 4 years

Thanking you,
Warm Regards
Applicant’s Name

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Re: Covering letter for ILR Application (Tier-1 General)

Post by rchadha123 » Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:12 pm

Hi
Do all the documents such as employer letters need to be dated within the last one month or is that only applicable to banks statements?
Thanks

Samsriv
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Re: Covering letter for ILR Application (Tier-1 General)

Post by Samsriv » Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:32 pm

Best to have last 30 days proofs for all sources, try not leave any reason for caseworker to put spokes.

quote="rchadha123"]Hi
Do all the documents such as employer letters need to be dated within the last one month or is that only applicable to banks statements?
Thanks[/quote]

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