Successful ILR application + 1 dependant @ Croydon - 8/1/13

[ilr_newbee]

First thing first, I should give my sincere thanks to all the contributors of this forum. Hope this post provides some form of help.

Visa details

First entry:- 04-Feb-2008 (HSMP)
Renewal:- 04-Feb-2010(Tier-1)
ILR due date: 04-Feb-2013
Number of dependants:- 1 (completed 3.5 years in the UK)

Appointment date and time:- 08/01/2013 1:15 PM

List of documents:-

1. Appointment print out
2. Set(0) form 12/12
3. Photos (2 + 2 attached to the form)
4. Life in UK(main & dependent) + Photocopy
5. Letter from employer confirming employment and Gross salary + photocopy
6. Payslips(last 12 months) + photocopy
7. P60 last 4 years and P45 (as i switched my job inbetween) + photocopy
8. Bank Statements (12 months) + photocopy
9. Bachelors Degree Certificate + photocopy
10. Points Calculator Assessment (selected date - 29/02/2008)+ photocopy
11. Previous UKBA letters( HSMP & Tier1 approval letters) + photocopy
12. Marriage Certificate + photocopy
13. Council tax for last 2 years( Main & Dependent's name) + photocopy
14. Electoral register for last 2 years (Main & Dependent's name) + photocopy
15. Rental agreements for last 2 years (Main & Dependent's name)+ photocopy
16. Individual credit card statements for last 2 years + photocopy


08/01/2013

Timelines(approximate):-

12:35 to 12:45 : Entered the Lunar house building. Security checks and payment processing.

13:15 : Called to be seen. CW entered our details into the system. She requested us to wait to be called for the Biometric.

13:50 : Biometrics done.

14:35 : Became little impatient as the token numbers after mine were called. Checked with the person at the customer service desk and I was informed the Biometrics could take up to 2 hours.

15:40 : Called in by another CW. The documents including the photocopies were taken after checking. I was asked to wait with an ETA 1:30 minutes (approx).

17:05 : My number was called. CW returned all the documents and mentioned my BRP will be posted within 7 to 10 working days.


11/01/2013 - Received the BRP.



All the best to everyone who is working on their ILR application.

[ukdreamer]

Congratulations buddy for the successful ILR Approval. I am applying by postal in next 2 days, did you showed Maintenance fund?

Thank you
Kumar

[Tina_Eapen]

Hi

You mentioned..

First entry:- 04-Feb-2008 (HSMP)
Renewal:- 04-Feb-2010(Tier-1)
ILR due date: 04-Feb-2013

When was your visa expiring..?

My first Visa start - 17/04/2008
First UK Entry - 14/05/2008
UK Visa expiry - 17/04/2013
5 Year completion - 14/05/2013

I assume I could apply only 28 days before 14/05/2013..?If so I have only 2 days to apply before by Visa expiry..! How easy it was to get appointment in person..? In this case should I apply for visa extn..? thanks very much...

[uksettlement]

Hi Tina,

U can apply 28 days before Your Visa start date - 17/04/2008

This is because u entered within 90 days of your visa getting stamped.

[Tina_Eapen]

Hi Tina,

U can apply 28 days before Your Visa start date - 17/04/2008

This is because u entered within 90 days of your visa getting stamped.

Thanks very much..But as per the sticky info ..

Q4 - What is the earliest day I can apply for ILR?
One can apply no earlier than 28 days before the 5th (other economic migrants) anniversary of date of entry in the UK.

bit confused..

[uksettlement]

I have quoted the rule not aware of the sticky. I m confident regarding my response.

[cs95tdg]

Tina_Eapen, See page 12 for UKBA guidance reference: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

The period between entry clearance being issued and the applicant entering the UK may be counted toward the qualifying period, as long as it does not exceed 90 days. This can occur if the applicant is delayed travelling to the UK. Provided the period of delay does not exceed 90 days, it will not be counted as an absence.

[Tina_Eapen]

Yes ..thanks very much.

I got following automated response from Settlement Operational Policy Team as well.

Q. I received my grant of leave but delayed my entry to the UK ; have I broken the 5 year continuous period for ILR?

A. No. Provided the delay was no longer than 90 days, we will count the time between you being granted entry clearance and coming to the UK towards the continuous period for ILR,


Q. If I delayed my entry to the UK by less than 90 days, can I still apply at a PEO 28 days before my leave expires?

A. Yes you can still make your application at a PEO 28 days before your current leave expires

[leoinuk]

Congrats!

How did you book your appointment, online or via telephone.
I can find plenty slot if I don't choose with dependants, but nothing if with dependants. So wondering how you did the booking.

Thanks.
Leo