Tier-2 General - ILR Application Sanity Check

[Echoes]

Hello Everyone,

I’m applying for ILR on the 29th of March using same day service. I’m taking a minimalist approach to keep the application as simple as possible. Could someone be kind enough to have a quick look and advise if the documents I’m including are sufficient.

I’m not including dependents in my application as they do not satisfy the residence requirement for another few months.

My initial Tier 2 General entry clearance was issued on 24/04/2013.

I’ve included the following in my file:

1. Application Form - SET (O)
2. Appointment Booking Checklist
3. Passports x2
4. Photos x2
5. Employer’s letter. Says that I’ll be employed for the foreseeable future, includes SOC code and salary details as well as a one liner confirming my only absence from the UK during five years.
6. Latest Payslip
7. Letter confirming the payslip is authentic.
8. Latest Bank Statement - 1 month
9. BRP
10. LIUK Pass Certificate
11. Trinity College B1 Certificate
12. Photocopies of all documents except the form and checklist.

My only concern is the £6K raise I received a year ago, bumping my salary from £32K to £38K. The increment itself was justifiable though and was timely reported via SMS system.

Ideas/advice much appreciated.

Thank you.

[lanrezy]

I think you will be fine.

If the salary is justified and reported on SMS then there is nothing to worry about.
I also think your documents are in order.
Although many people tend to submit 3 months payslip and bank statement , 1 month is actually the requirement.

Best of luck

[GMO]

Hi!, It looks fine, For being on the safe site..you can give more payslips and bank statements ( like 3/6 months) and You can take your latest p60 plus an official letter for the salary increment ( optional) with you.

All the very best. Please give us the update.

[Echoes]

Thank you both for replying.

As advised, I'll now include payslips, payslip authenticity letters and bank statements to cover last three months.

[meghan]

I would appreciate some advice.

My employer was not happy to put "foreseeable future" in my letter but instead, put 2021 as my current contract end date. So you think this would be ok?

My current Tier 2 visa expires in 2019

[GMO]

Thank you both for replying.

As advised, I'll now include payslips, payslip authenticity letters and bank statements to cover last three months.

What is payslip authenticity letter, please!? is that mandatory?

[Echoes]

A letter is needed to certify payslip as authentic if it is not printed on company branded paper. My employer uses a generic payslip format.

[KenBossini]

What is payslip authenticity letter, please!? is that mandatory?

Depends on how you receive your payslip.

K.

[KenBossini]

Looks fine. Do make sure that your latest salary is reflected in your latest bank statement.

K.

[GMO]

A letter is needed to certify payslip as authentic if it is not printed on company branded paper. My employer uses a generic payslip format.

Thanks for the reply. Best wishes and please give us the update tomorrow.

[lanrezy]

I would appreciate some advice.

My employer was not happy to put "foreseeable future" in my letter but instead, put 2021 as my current contract end date. So you think this would be ok?

My current Tier 2 visa expires in 2019

There is no exact definition for forseeable future but 2021 is in 3 years time and I believe that is more than enough for a forseeable future scenario.

[meghan]

I would appreciate some advice.

My employer was not happy to put "foreseeable future" in my letter but instead, put 2021 as my current contract end date. So you think this would be ok?

My current Tier 2 visa expires in 2019

There is no exact definition for forseeable future but 2021 is in 3 years time and I believe that is more than enough for a forseeable future scenario.

Thanks for your reply.

[sspsathya]

Hello Everyone,

I’m applying for ILR on the 29th of March using same day service. I’m taking a minimalist approach to keep the application as simple as possible. Could someone be kind enough to have a quick look and advise if the documents I’m including are sufficient.

I’m not including dependents in my application as they do not satisfy the residence requirement for another few months.

My initial Tier 2 General entry clearance was issued on 24/04/2013.

I’ve included the following in my file:

1. Application Form - SET (O)
2. Appointment Booking Checklist
3. Passports x2
4. Photos x2
5. Employer’s letter. Says that I’ll be employed for the foreseeable future, includes SOC code and salary details as well as a one liner confirming my only absence from the UK during five years.
6. Latest Payslip
7. Letter confirming the payslip is authentic.
8. Latest Bank Statement - 1 month
9. BRP
10. LIUK Pass Certificate
11. Trinity College B1 Certificate
12. Photocopies of all documents except the form and checklist.

My only concern is the £6K raise I received a year ago, bumping my salary from £32K to £38K. The increment itself was justifiable though and was timely reported via SMS system.

Ideas/advice much appreciated.

Thank you.

Hi Echoes,

My name is Sathya. I would like to clear some doubts with you. I'm applying for ILR on June. I would like to ask you were mentioned "My initial Tier 2 General entry clearance was issued on 24/04/2013. " So it means the arrival of BRP date right?? Please advice. Thanks.

[Echoes]

It is the “Valid From” date as printed on my tier 2 visa.

[sspsathya]

Thank you Echoes. Great help.

[hittz27]

As a general rule I would make sure my bank statements( from bank ), payslips and p60's are signed and stamped by the employer.

[Echoes]

My application has been approved. Many thanks to all members and moderators on this forum who provided valuable advice.

[GMO]

Thank you both for replying.

As advised, I'll now include payslips, payslip authenticity letters and bank statements to cover last three months.

What is payslip authenticity letter, please!? is that mandatory?

Wow!!!! congrats Thats a great news.
Which premium centre you applied and did they ask you something? What papers you submitted finally...if you dont mind then give the details pleaseee.

[Echoes]

I supplied documents listed in my original post. Just increased to quantity of payslips and bank statements to 3 each.

I went to Solihull PSC. My application was processed in less than 3 hours in total. No questions asked and no additional documents requested.

[lanrezy]

I supplied documents listed in my original post. Just increased to quantity of payslips and bank statements to 3 each.

I went to Solihull PSC. My application was processed in less than 3 hours in total. No questions asked and no additional documents requested.

Congrats

[GMO]

I supplied documents listed in my original post. Just increased to quantity of payslips and bank statements to 3 each.

I went to Solihull PSC. My application was processed in less than 3 hours in total. No questions asked and no additional documents requested.

Thanks for the details I believe, It is a great relief. Congrats again Just one more question, please.
One year back when your salary increased £6k then what was the note actually given to the SMS system to justify the increment? and i guess that was the only increment after extension.

[Echoes]

The wording of the note was:

We have increased <Name Here> salary from £32000 to £38000. His new salary will be effective from <Date Here>

No other details or justification provided.

It was the only increment since my extension that I accepted. I was offered another increment at the start of this year but I asked my employer to withhold it until I'm done with my ILR application. I was concerned that two increments in a single tax year may raise a red flag.

[GMO]

Thank You very much.

[GMO]

The wording of the note was:

We have increased <Name Here> salary from £32000 to £38000. His new salary will be effective from <Date Here>

No other details or justification provided.

It was the only increment since my extension that I accepted. I was offered another increment at the start of this year but I asked my employer to withhold it until I'm done with my ILR application. I was concerned that two increments in a single tax year may raise a red flag.

By the way, Your last increment was in March 2017 or before that???

[Echoes]

April 2017