Tier 1 extension with Dependant-PEO Croydon - success Story

[haivenky]

Hi Friends,

First of all thank you for the one who helped me.

Y’day I had an appointment for my Tier 1 extension with one dependant (Spouse).
I have got the approved letter from case worker,y’day.

Documents carried:

1) Bank Statements
2) Pay slips
3) Employee reference letter.
4) Passports
5) 2+2(my wife) photos
6) Original Marriage Certificate.
7) Photo copies of 1,2,3.

Safer side I have taken following documents also (Which I have already submitted on my first Tier 1 VISA application)

1) Date of birth certificate
2) Education Certificate


My appointment time @ 9:50 hr. Reached at 9:00hr.
As usual

a) Security check – 10 mints
b) Went to another counter for application verification. Given ticket number.
c) In 1st floor paid the amount by debit card – it took avg 15 mints for each application.
d) 2nd floor they called my token number after 30 mints. Submitted my application forms and passport. He verified and entered the data into his system. It took 15 mints.
e) After 40 mints Called for bio metric. It took 10 mints.(Y’day their Systems are down so it took longer than usual time )
Questions : Have to give bio metric in any police station or post office
Ans: No
Q: Which year you given your bio metric for UK VISA
A: ) The year which I got the VISA.
Filled small form with signature.

f) After that again waiting for my ticket number. After 1:30 hr called my number.
g) Case worker asked my Bank statements, payslips, employee letter, passports and applications. She didn’t take my other certificates even I have mentioned them.
Question : Employed or Self-employed.
Asw : Employed. She said I am very happy to hear that.
Q ) Are you applying with same qualifications which was in your first applications
A ) Yes.

h) She told, today systems are down it will take long time. So if you want you can go out and come after 1 hr.
i) After 1hr she called me and told that my VISA got approved and my BRP cards will come to home within 5 working days.

I have applied 3 months early; I have got the VISA from y’days date only.

Hope this will help.

Thank you

[Vega]

Congrats!

How difficult was it to book an appointment date? Did you have to try very hard? Was the date very far off?

[haivenky]

Thank you Vega

I found very difficult to book an appointment.

[Vega]

Thank you Vega

I found very difficult to book an appointment.

I have about two months on my visa...confused.

[UKBALoveStory]

Hi Friends,

First of all thank you for the one who helped me.

Y’day I had an appointment for my Tier 1 extension with one dependant (Spouse).
I have got the approved letter from case worker,y’day.

Documents carried:

1) Bank Statements
2) Pay slips
3) Employee reference letter.
4) Passports
5) 2+2(my wife) photos
6) Original Marriage Certificate.
7) Photo copies of 1,2,3.

Safer side I have taken following documents also (Which I have already submitted on my first Tier 1 VISA application)

1) Date of birth certificate
2) Education Certificate


My appointment time @ 9:50 hr. Reached at 9:00hr.
As usual

a) Security check – 10 mints
b) Went to another counter for application verification. Given ticket number.
c) In 1st floor paid the amount by debit card – it took avg 15 mints for each application.
d) 2nd floor they called my token number after 30 mints. Submitted my application forms and passport. He verified and entered the data into his system. It took 15 mints.
e) After 40 mints Called for bio metric. It took 10 mints.(Y’day their Systems are down so it took longer than usual time )
Questions : Have to give bio metric in any police station or post office
Ans: No
Q: Which year you given your bio metric for UK VISA
A: ) The year which I got the VISA.
Filled small form with signature.

f) After that again waiting for my ticket number. After 1:30 hr called my number.
g) Case worker asked my Bank statements, payslips, employee letter, passports and applications. She didn’t take my other certificates even I have mentioned them.
Question : Employed or Self-employed.
Asw : Employed. She said I am very happy to hear that.
Q ) Are you applying with same qualifications which was in your first applications
A ) Yes.

h) She told, today systems are down it will take long time. So if you want you can go out and come after 1 hr.
i) After 1hr she called me and told that my VISA got approved and my BRP cards will come to home within 5 working days.

I have applied 3 months early; I have got the VISA from y’days date only.

Hope this will help.

Thank you

Congrats, I was there on 22nd February but I was not that lucky as you are. The system was down on 22nd February and after wasting my whole day (from 10 to 5), I came back with empty hands & a rescheduled date of 28th February.

[bond.boy203]

@ Haivenky,
You said you got Visa from yesterday's date how long was it granted only 2 years starting yeserday or is it 2 year and 3 months starting yesterday... ?

[haivenky]

@bond.boy

Visa validity from 22nd Feb(decision day) 2012 to 22nd feb 2014 only. 3 months are not included.

Any way I have to go for another extesion. So 3 months didn't effect me.

[pegakrishna]

@haivenky - Congrats !!

@tahirnaveed - I'm also in the same situation like yours. I think we need to carry 2 letters which gave to us along with any additional supporting docs right isn't it??

Do keep posted your experience.

[UKBALoveStory]

@haivenky - Congrats !!

@tahirnaveed - I'm also in the same situation like yours. I think we need to carry 2 letters which gave to us along with any additional supporting docs right isn't it??

Do keep posted your experience.

Yes, I think so.. When is your appointment?

[Ivan Vodka]

[quote="haivenky"]
g) Case worker asked my Bank statements, payslips, [b]employee letter[/b], passports and applications. She didn’t take my other certificates even I have mentioned them.
[/quote]

It's very weird, she should not have asked the letter and it is not required.

[sureshjawaji]

You mentioned that you have submitted 'Employee reference letter' what is that letter is it mandatory? Did case worker specifically asked for it?

[raholptl]

Hi haivenky,
first of all conguratulations for your visa. you gave employer letter aswel. I just want to know is it somthing we have to give or it was an optional thing? Did the case worker ask you for that?

Thanks
Rahol

Hi Friends,

First of all thank you for the one who helped me.

Y’day I had an appointment for my Tier 1 extension with one dependant (Spouse).
I have got the approved letter from case worker,y’day.

Documents carried:

1) Bank Statements
2) Pay slips
3) Employee reference letter.
4) Passports
5) 2+2(my wife) photos
6) Original Marriage Certificate.
7) Photo copies of 1,2,3.

Safer side I have taken following documents also (Which I have already submitted on my first Tier 1 VISA application)

1) Date of birth certificate
2) Education Certificate


My appointment time @ 9:50 hr. Reached at 9:00hr.
As usual

a) Security check – 10 mints
b) Went to another counter for application verification. Given ticket number.
c) In 1st floor paid the amount by debit card – it took avg 15 mints for each application.
d) 2nd floor they called my token number after 30 mints. Submitted my application forms and passport. He verified and entered the data into his system. It took 15 mints.
e) After 40 mints Called for bio metric. It took 10 mints.(Y’day their Systems are down so it took longer than usual time )
Questions : Have to give bio metric in any police station or post office
Ans: No
Q: Which year you given your bio metric for UK VISA
A: ) The year which I got the VISA.
Filled small form with signature.

f) After that again waiting for my ticket number. After 1:30 hr called my number.
g) Case worker asked my Bank statements, payslips, employee letter, passports and applications. She didn’t take my other certificates even I have mentioned them.
Question : Employed or Self-employed.
Asw : Employed. She said I am very happy to hear that.
Q ) Are you applying with same qualifications which was in your first applications
A ) Yes.

h) She told, today systems are down it will take long time. So if you want you can go out and come after 1 hr.
i) After 1hr she called me and told that my VISA got approved and my BRP cards will come to home within 5 working days.

I have applied 3 months early; I have got the VISA from y’days date only.

Hope this will help.

Thank you

[haivenky]

Hi sureshjawaji / raholptl

Thank you for the wish.

I am not sure about the Employee letter is madatory or not.

But In my case ....case worker asked me Employer letter.

[suryavaddi]

Hi Friends,

First of all thank you for the one who helped me.

Y’day I had an appointment for my Tier 1 extension with one dependant (Spouse).
I have got the approved letter from case worker,y’day.

Documents carried:

1) Bank Statements
2) Pay slips
3) Employee reference letter.
4) Passports
5) 2+2(my wife) photos
6) Original Marriage Certificate.
7) Photo copies of 1,2,3.

Safer side I have taken following documents also (Which I have already submitted on my first Tier 1 VISA application)

1) Date of birth certificate
2) Education Certificate


My appointment time @ 9:50 hr. Reached at 9:00hr.
As usual

a) Security check – 10 mints
b) Went to another counter for application verification. Given ticket number.
c) In 1st floor paid the amount by debit card – it took avg 15 mints for each application.
d) 2nd floor they called my token number after 30 mints. Submitted my application forms and passport. He verified and entered the data into his system. It took 15 mints.
e) After 40 mints Called for bio metric. It took 10 mints.(Y’day their Systems are down so it took longer than usual time )
Questions : Have to give bio metric in any police station or post office
Ans: No
Q: Which year you given your bio metric for UK VISA
A: ) The year which I got the VISA.
Filled small form with signature.

f) After that again waiting for my ticket number. After 1:30 hr called my number.
g) Case worker asked my Bank statements, payslips, employee letter, passports and applications. She didn’t take my other certificates even I have mentioned them.
Question : Employed or Self-employed.
Asw : Employed. She said I am very happy to hear that.
Q ) Are you applying with same qualifications which was in your first applications
A ) Yes.

h) She told, today systems are down it will take long time. So if you want you can go out and come after 1 hr.
i) After 1hr she called me and told that my VISA got approved and my BRP cards will come to home within 5 working days.

I have applied 3 months early; I have got the VISA from y’days date only.

Hope this will help.

Thank you

[suryavaddi]

haivenky,

Congrats. I got small queries regarding dependant.

1. Did you submit any utility bills living in same address proof?
(with your name and spouse)

2. Did you submit joint account bank statement for proof of funds- 3 months
or Don't need spouse name on bank statement?

3. If I get original marriage certificate then enough but don't need marriage
photos. Isn't it please?

Regards,

[haivenky]

Hi Surya,

1. Did you submit any utility bills living in same address proof?
(with your name and spouse)

A) I didnt submit any utility bills.

2. Did you submit joint account bank statement for proof of funds- 3 months
or Don't need spouse name on bank statement?

A) Bank statment I have my name only.

3. If I get original marriage certificate then enough but don't need marriage
photos. Isn't it please

A) I have taken Original Marriage Certificate only. But case worker didnt ask for that one also.

Hope this help.

Regards,

[ramesh1]

have you used VISA DEBIT CARD because they say only Delta or Maestro debit card is accepted for payment. I have appointment tom pls urgently reply.

[pegakrishna]

have you used VISA DEBIT CARD because they say only Delta or Maestro debit card is accepted for payment. I have appointment tom pls urgently reply.

Yes, you can use VISA cards. refer UKBA website for more info.