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I've just got my ILR today at PEO Solihull, as a WP holder with the same employer for 5 years. No questions asked on absences at all (187 days), although all of them were either business trips or annual paid leaves, as also confirmed in my employer letter (without listing them, just a general confirmation). Pretty fast and straightforward -- very happybazao wrote:I am a WP holder from 2006 and applying for ILR soon.
Has anyone been on a similar (old WP) case and applied recently? How is old WP different from others in terms of the preparation of application material?
I think I should be using SET (O) and am applying to apply in person to save time. My only worry is the number of days I was away on work trips (with employer letter). Any difference here between WP holders and other visas?
Congratulations for your ILR. Could you please let us know the documents you've been asked for..?dimsav wrote:I did include a reference to the relevant SOC code, fortunately, my job is in the list. It was mentioned in a letter from our Human Resources alongside with the confirmation of my salary being above the appropriate level. If it may help, here is the template of that letter addressed to UKBA:
Dear Sir/Madam
Re: <Applicant's name> DOB: <Applicant's date of birth>
I am writing to confirm that <Your Name> has been employed within the <company> as a <job title> since <date>. His employment at <company> is supported by a five year work permit issued on <date> (Ref: <work permit number>).
<Name>‘s current salary is £XX,XXX which exceeds the appropriate salary rate for the Skilled Occupation Code (Code ZZZ - <relevant title>) under Tier 2 of the Points Based System.
<Company> is committed to <Name>‘s continued employment beyond the expiry date of his leave to remain in the UK (subject to UKBA approval). He continues to enhance and develop the work of <...> and his ongoing service remains of great importance to the <company>.
I trust the above is clear, but if you have require any clarification on the contents of this letter please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely, HR representative
From experience posted here by others, it seems that HO takes very seriously salary / SOC requirements for old WP holders. So, my advice is to try your best again in finding an appropriate match in the SOC list. At the end of the day, HO caseworker fully relies the confirmation as done by your employer, so you have some flexibility ...
Thanks! Documents asked, in that order:smaganti wrote:Congratulations for your ILR. Could you please let us know the documents you've been asked for..?