ILR Success in Sheffield PEO based on Tier 1 General

[Sherza]

Hi All

I want to share my experience at the Sheffield PEO where I got my ILR approved yesterday. The staff at the centre was exceptionally helpful and polite. Took me one hour and 30 minutes to reach there from Nottingham. Found parking one block away (60-70 meters) at coordinates 53.386,-1.467584 (just put these numbers in Google map) for £3.80 all day. It’s kind of rundown car park.

I have been on Tier 1 General for 5 years and have been living in the UK for 8 years now. I applied for myself and my wife and while left my two children who are born in the UK. I intend to apply for them on NM1 form. I have been away for 70 days in the last 5 years.

Reached the Centre at 09:30 for 10:00 appointment. Took the ticket number and was called for documents collection at 09:45. Asked for the Application form first and then for Passports and BRP Cards. Then she checked the photos and asked when have we taken them. Then she asked for the supporting documents and copies. Biometrics were were taken at 11:30. After that we painfully waited for another two hours till 13:30 when a case worker introduced herself to us and told us that she has looked into our application and is waiting for the results of mandatory checks. She told us that we can go out and come back in 45 minutes and that she does not need any more documents from us. We came back at 14:10 and were told that our application has been successful. The case worker was very pleasant as well the rest of the staff.

The waiting area is rather small. There is no cafe, just vending machines and photo booth. The Electronic display board was not updating and we did not even know if our case was under consideration. Do not take children with you if not required as they will get board and will give headache.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

A. Main Applicant – (Name)

1. General

• Passport - Old & Current - Original + Copies
• Biometric Residence Permit
• Filled Set(O) Application Form
• 2 Passport size Photographs sealed in an envelope
• Covering Letter
• Points Based Calculator’s Self Assessment Summary

2. Knowledge of English Requirement

• Life in the UK test Pass Certificate - Original + Copy

3. Previous Earnings (** points claimed)

• 12 months Bank Statements (**/08/2012 - **/08/2013) - Original + Copies
• 12 months Salary Slips (**.08.2012 – **.08.2013) - Original + Copies
• Earnings Confirmation Letter from Employer for the past the 12 months - Original + Copies

4. Qualifications (** points claimed)

• Evidence is not required as it was submitted for initial / previous Tier 1 (General) application as stated in point B4 of Set (O) form. However, if required the documents are available for verification during PEO appointment. - Original + Copies (if asked for it)

5. Age (** points claimed)

• Passport of the main applicant, old & current

6. UK Experience (** points claimed)

• Same documents as enclosed for earnings section

7. Funds Maintenance

• Last 3 months Bank Statements of the main applicant - Original + Copies

8. Cohabitation Letter / Documents – Main Applicant & Dependant

• 12 Letters for main applicant - Original + Copies
• 12 Letters for dependant - Original + Copies
• 3 Letters in Joint names - Original + Copies

9. Additional Documents at disposal during PEO appointment, if required

• Masters Degree Certificate (Qualification Section) - Original + Copies – (not presented at PEO)
• Mark Sheets / Transcripts of Degree (Qualification Section) - Original + Copies – (not presented at PEO)
• P60 of last 2 years - Original + Copies – (presented them at PEO)
• Employment History Letter for 5 years from HMRC ) - Original + Copies – (not presented at PEO)
• Extra Cohabitation Documents / Letters - Original + Copies – (not presented at PEO)
• Marriage Certificate - Original + Copies – (not presented at PEO)
• Tier 1 Initial and extension approval letters - Original + Copies – (presented them at PEO)
• Tenancy Agreements - Original + Copies – (not presented at PEO
• Holidays / Absences Letter / Documents - Original + Copies – (presented them at PEO)

B. Dependant – (Name)

• Passport - Old & Current - Original + Copies
• Biometric Residence Permit
• Two Passport size Photographs sealed in an envelope (with main applicant).
• Life in the UK test Pass Certificate - Original + Copy

They kept all the copies and returned the original. The only documents they did not keep where the old Tier 1 letters and extra (joint) cohabitation documents (as I had far too many).

I wish the best of luck to all of you. If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer. I intend to share some of the documents that I created and sample Set (O) form. Just watch this space. I hope they is helpful to someone.

Regards

[dk2011]

Good stuff !

[Sherza]

Good stuff !

Thank You

[Sherza]

Here are some of the documents that I have created for my case and want to share with you. Let’s call me ADAM BROWN (which I am not). There is a chance that I might have left my personal details on any of these documents by mistake. In that case please let me know so that I can remove it. I have left the details in the Cohabitation document on purpose so that people can see what kind of documents can be submitted.

The Set(O) is can be edited in Foxit Reader as I have not hard printed the details on it. The rest of the documents are in word 2007 format.

1. Set(O) form - Sample - Based upon 5 Years Tier General

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

2. Evidence of Cohabitation

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

3. Letter Regarding Absences

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

4. Earning Confirmation Letter

Style 1

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

Style 2

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

[khurramalvi]

Thanks for sharing your experience and supporting documents.

Here are some of the documents that I have created for my case and want to share with you. Let’s call me ADAM BROWN (which I am not). There is a chance that I might have left my personal details on any of these documents by mistake. In that case please let me know so that I can remove it. I have left the details in the Cohabitation document on purpose so that people can see what kind of documents can be submitted.

The Set(O) is can be edited in Foxit Reader as I have not hard printed the details on it. The rest of the documents are in word 2007 format.

1. Set(O) form - Sample - Based upon 5 Years Tier General

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

2. Evidence of Cohabitation

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

3. Letter Regarding Absences

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

4. Earning Confirmation Letter

Style 1

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

Style 2

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

[jeremy001181]

where did you get the point based summary from?? the online point based calculator doesn't have option for ILR

[Sherza]

where did you get the point based summary from?? the online point based calculator doesn't have option for ILR

Hi jeremy001181

Basically you skip the Language and the Maintenance part of the calculator and put the details in like if you were extending your stay.

Here is the home office link

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... nt/points/

Thanks

[pragneshmpatel]

Here are some of the documents that I have created for my case and want to share with you. Let’s call me ADAM BROWN (which I am not). There is a chance that I might have left my personal details on any of these documents by mistake. In that case please let me know so that I can remove it. I have left the details in the Cohabitation document on purpose so that people can see what kind of documents can be submitted.

The Set(O) is can be edited in Foxit Reader as I have not hard printed the details on it. The rest of the documents are in word 2007 format.

1. Set(O) form - Sample - Based upon 5 Years Tier General

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

2. Evidence of Cohabitation

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

3. Letter Regarding Absences

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

4. Earning Confirmation Letter

Style 1

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

Style 2

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7oMa_g ... sp=sharing

Thanks for sharing. really useful.

[jeremy001181]

Thank you very much for letting me know!!!

where did you get the point based summary from?? the online point based calculator doesn't have option for ILR

Hi jeremy001181

Basically you skip the Language and the Maintenance part of the calculator and put the details in like if you were extending your stay.

Here is the home office link

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... nt/points/

Thanks