Hi,
My ILR was approved on 17/1/2014 at Croydon
I had a minor issue with the application which is discussed here ->
http://www.immigrationboards.com/indefi ... 50841.html
Documents submitted
1) SET(O) form and 2 photos (no dependents)
2) Passports and BRP
3) LITUK pass letter
4) 12 months payslips and bank statements
5) Self letter for absences
6) MSc degree certificate for English language
7) Employers letter stating I am an employee since when and designation
8) Photocopies of all above documents except the application form
9) Self assessment summary
10) Appointment confirmation sheet
11) Payment confirmation sheet
Was carrying a lot of other documents like P60s, absence letter from employer, HMRC letters and tax returns etc
I had also consulted an experienced adviser who asked me to create covering letters, earnings summary, 3 proofs of address/accommodation, P60s for at least 3 out of last 5 years and a letter from bank showing at least £1000 in the last 1 week but all of that is not required for the application, was carrying all those papers with me just in case
Reached the PEO more than an hour early but took a chance anyway and was allowed straight in, breezed through security, registration & biometric, staff was courteous and helpful
Lot of people were in the waiting area
Got a call from CW in less than an hour saying application was successful and to confirm the address to send BRP, had booked the last possible appointment on a Friday afternoon
Few tips
1) Keep documentation to the minimum, do not submit anything which is not required
2) Make your application stand out, use PDF Xchange to type, this way your application will be clean and legible, this may take a bit more time but its more than worth it and you have a softcopy of your application for reference
3) Don't forget to write your full name at the back of photos
Goodluck!