28DEC2006 Sent FLR(HSMP)
29DEC2006 Sent some additional evidence (without reference number)
02JAN2007 Sent some additional evidence (without reference number)
04JAN2007 Received Payment Reference Number in post
04JAN2007 Sent some additional evidence (with payment reference number)
13JAN2007 LTR expired
22JAN2007 Called 01142076016, told it had been assigned to caseworker just that day
25JAN2007 Called 01142076016, told "decision has been made, documents are in mail". I asked if they were allowed to tell me result, they told me it was approved.
Documents were already in postbox when got home
13JAN2011 LTR will expire again
I never received any email communication
I am an IT contractor working through a limited company managed by umbrella company (cXc).
I am not a director of that limited company.
I am paid minimal PAYE income (the 2005/2006 P60 showed my income as 480 pounds only)
Rest of income paid as Dividends.
I stated on application form that the Limited company is my employer who is managed by the umbrella company.
Qualifications evidence (30points):
BSc (Ordinary) certificate, Flinders University of South Australia
BSc (Honours) certificate, Flinders University of South Australia
NARIC letter
Academic transcript
Previous Earnings (45points) (I claimed the 8 months 01APR2006-30NOV2006) evidence:
Original Bank statements from UK and Australian accounts for 8months
- on letterhead
- showing employer name on every transaction
- no stamp or signature from bank
- no exchange rate information
Payslips AND Dividend Vouchers for 8months
- all on black and white A4 paper
- rubber stamped with company name + address
- rubber stamped by director, and signed by director
Letter from Umbrella company stating total gross earnings for 8month period
Reconciliation from Umbrella company showing gross/net/tax paid for
each of the 8 months
Letter from Contracting agency showing total amount (gross) invoiced for 8 months
Contracts showing my name, rate per hour, who my agent is, the umbrella company name
P60 for 2005/2006, even though it is not relevant to my 8month period
Tax return 2005/2006 signed by accountant, even though it is not relevant to my 8month period
I did NOT tick the tax return box on the application form. I stated exceptional circumstances as: "There is no P60/taxreturn for 2006/2007, so i cannot supply this until April 2007"
English requirement:
Letter from university, stating EXACTLY what guidance notes ask for, nothing more, nothing less
Covering Letter for application:
- Explaining my work situation (i.e. who the agency/umbrella company/limited company are etc)
- Asking for a 4year extension
- Stated employer name, contact name/address/phone number
- Stated agency name, contact name/address/phone number
- Stated university name, contact name/address/phone number
Age + UK experience = 15points
Total claimed = 90points (approval letter doesn't state points awarded)
Yes, i submitted additional evidence 3 times. Twice without reference number. Those 2 times i stated my Name, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of FLR(HSMP) application.
All evidence was returned to me together today, so reference number is NOT required to send in additional documentation.
Sorry for long post, just thought i would state everything to save any questions by people with similar working situations as me.
