My history is mentioned in http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ht=#788068
After a long struggle made up my mind to go for an appointment before 6th April before the fees change and other changes...
Had booked 2 different appointments on the same day as it was difficult to get one with dependents together..
Documents carried:
Set(O) form - 1 with dependents filled and 1 only with main applicant details (as a back up since appointments were different)
12 months payslips (internet copies)
12 months bank statements(post+internet copies)
12 months salary credits from bank statement (internet copies)
4 year P60s +HMRC employment history
Cohab docs (Rent agreement+Utility bills+Council tax+Other letters)
Absence spreadsheet (with passport stamped pages)
Employer letter (with SOC code and salary details..format almost same as mentioned in srk2012)
Life in the UK - 2
Passport and BRPs
Photos - 2 each (taken in Dec 2012 for Tier 2 visa extension)
Xerox copies for all of the above.
925 AM : Reached Solihull PEO. Security checked the appointment letter and SET(O) form and asked to come at 950 AM.Not sure why as i saw so many vacant seats inside.
950 AM: Entered inside. Was asked to empty the pockets and had done the body check as in Airport style.
1000 AM: Got the token and was asked to wait.
1010 AM: Was called by the CW and the story begins
CW: You have only appointment and how come 3 people?
Me: We have 2 appointments with half an hr advance. I believe we can process together isnt it? Even i checked at reception and they confirmed it.
CW(turned pink): Did they? Let me check.. She went inside ..spoke to some one and came back..I dont think I can process together..You have 2 different appointments..It may be
cheaper if you club together but from 6th even Solihull will work uniformly like other PEOs.
Me: Thats fine. I have another form with only my details filled in.
CW: Give me that and your passport+BRP+photos.
She started going through.. I was puzzled as I dint have another form for my spouse ..
I gathered strength and asked politely and tried my best not to sound rude.. Are u sure mam we cant process together as I had seen in one of the UKBA response abt this..
CW: Forum? we dont respond to any forum
Me: Not forum ..I Saw the response in FOI where UKBA had responded positively..
CW: Let me check with my senior..She went inside and spoke to some one..Came bk n said I can process it for you..
Me: Thank you so much.
CW: Give me other form + their photos and BRPs
After seeing address you stay near by is it.. thts nice..
After seeing the photos , this is old photo isnt it... I said it was taken in dec..[She started being cool]
CW: Ya..but its already used..You should get new photos..
Me: Can I go get it in some time?
CW: You can get it while waiting for your documents
That was the 1st postive sign..
Me:Yes I will do that.
She went through each page one by one and handed over the page with debit card details and keep it seperate.
When she was searching for the stamped page, I said I have a sheet with stamped page details..She took that and verified that against her system
CW: Are you still working for XX, you got the original WP with you?
Me: Yes. You need it. I have a xerox copy too.
CW: Not now , will take it later.Can you give me the Life in UK certificates? You know who did better ?Guess?
My wife said I would have done better, she said my wife had scored more.
CW: I like when women score better than men.
Me: awwwww.. [praying in mind approve this and like whatever u want]
She again checked things against the system , my form and started ticking the checklist she had in hand..
CW: Do you have the latest payslip and bank statement?
Me: Yes. You need the xerox as well
Cw: Not now.
Me: I have the salary credits for last 12 months if that helps.
CW: Ya ..[Compared the docs] Employer letter? Noted the SOC code and read it line by line.
CW: Can I have the cohab docs? Do you have any jointly? [Second positive sign..]
Me: Sure. Here it is.
CW: I cant accept internet copies. Can you get some from home? I know its along drive for you..[smiled saracastically]
Get them along with the photos..
Me: Sure.
CW: Ater this you make the payment,wait for the Biometrics and then you can go out for 2 hrs ..get the photos n letters..
Me: Ok SUre[I knoew its done now..chimes music in mind]
CW: Yeah thts done. You can make teh payment now.
1040 AM: Finished the payment. He just checked the card details and said they will take teh payment and will give receipt at lats together with other docs.
1050 AM: Biometrics
1100 AM: Security said you can go out and come back by 130 PM.
1145 AM: Came back and gave the photos and letters.
0130 PM: Came back and asked for the docs. Was told to come after an hr.
0230 PM: Collected the letter and left the PEO.Security said it will take 7-10 days for the card
06th Apr: Got the BPR cards for all 3 of us. Happy me!!
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Thank you to all the guys in this forum. You guys rock!!!!
All the best to my fellow mates who are still awaiting ILR.God bless.