HSMP -> ILR

[aix]

I will soon be applying for ILR on the basis of work permits + HSMP.

At the moment I am in full-time permanent employment. I understand there is no strict requirement for HSMP holders to provide a letter from their employer when applying for ILR. However, I thought I'd still bring one with me to Croydon.

Now, is there anything in particular I should ask my company to put in this letter? The standard letter would state dates I've been employed by them and salary details. Should I ask them to include any further details?

[staines]

Can you apply FLR in person at Croydon? I thought people can only apply in post, am I right?

[MWazir]

Can you apply FLR in person at Croydon? I thought people can only apply in post, am I right?

You can apply in person but the cost is £250 as against a postal application fee of £150. Also you need to call up Croydon and book your appointment 2 weeks in advance.

[staines]

May I ask where did you get the information? I cannot find that you can apply in person in the HSMP guidance. Many thanks in advance.

[marr1a]

Staines and Mwazir -

Aix is applying for I(definite) Leave to Remain at Croyden, not F(urther) Leave to Remain. You can not apply for FLR in person.

regards
marr1a

p.s. Mwazir, congrats on getting your FLR, I sent for mine the same day you did but I have not sent an urgent request ... so i wait patiently.

[MWazir]

You will not find ILR information in HSMP guidelines, you will have to look at their website for Indefinate leave to remain in the country. A lot of other categories also lead to settlement. In this case its WP combined with some amount of time spent on HSMP

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/ind/en ... oydon.html

[aix]

Going back to the original question , does anyone have any views as to what information I should ask my employer to put in the letter, apart from the dates/salary?

Thanks

[aix]

anyone?

[John]

Aix, if you look at the Form SET(O) that you will need to complete and submit it does mention the need to submit certain specific types of evidence. That includes wage slips, obviously issued by your employer.

Do submit all the items that the form specifies. There is no mention of a letter from your employer. I suppose it would do no harm in you also submitting a simple letter saying something like :-

To Whom it may concern

Mr XYZ has been employed by this company since dd/mm/yy as a (job description). He is currently earning £x pa and is a well-respected member of staff.


So basically, a simple letter saying how long you have been employed and how much you earn. But such a letter is not a requirement as such .... payslips etc are.

[aix]

John,

Thanks for your reply. I am definitely bringing my payslips and bank statements to demonstrate economic activity.

As to the letter, I think I'll just get a standard one confirming emplyment dates and the salary, and be done with it.

-aix