Got Tier 1 on same day application @ Sheffield

[sam_tier1]

Thanks to all the people who have contributed in creating this superb information repository!!
I would definitely not have got the confidence to apply by myself and would have probably gone through an agent, had it been not for this forum...

Now some details:
Previous Visa: Tier-2, Intra Company Transfer
Date of application: 14th July
Place of Application: Sheffield PEO
Processing Time: 2hrs 20 mins
New Visa: Tier-1 General, Valid till July 2012

Documents submitted:
1. Tweaked version of the cover letter, available in the respective thread.
2. Salary Calculation sheet: Mine was a slightly complicated case, with 3 months salary in UK, next 4 months in India & the remaining 5 months again in UK. So used a separate sheet to make things clear for the case worker.
3. Application Form
4. 2 photographs
5. Degree Certificate
6. Attested copy of printouts for Bank Statements for 12 months
7. Attested copy of salary slips for 12 months

Gave generic reference letters from Bank & employer, but not sure if they were of any use. They were more for reference check with contact details, in case UKBA wanted to verify the authenticity of docs. Though I am sure that they did not call up anyone, as the entire process took slightly over 2 hrs (from the time I entered the building for security check, to the time I left with my stamped passport).

Do let me know, if I can be of help with any specific information that anybody needs..

[aspirant99]

Thanks to all the people who have contributed in creating this superb information repository!!
I would definitely not have got the confidence to apply by myself and would have probably gone through an agent, had it been not for this forum...

Now some details:
Previous Visa: Tier-2, Intra Company Transfer
Date of application: 14th July
Place of Application: Sheffield PEO
Processing Time: 2hrs 20 mins
New Visa: Tier-1 General, Valid till July 2012

Documents submitted:
1. Tweaked version of the cover letter, available in the respective thread.
2. Salary Calculation sheet: Mine was a slightly complicated case, with 3 months salary in UK, next 4 months in India & the remaining 5 months again in UK. So used a separate sheet to make things clear for the case worker.
3. Application Form
4. 2 photographs
5. Degree Certificate
6. Attested copy of printouts for Bank Statements for 12 months
7. Attested copy of salary slips for 12 months

Gave generic reference letters from Bank & employer, but not sure if they were of any use. They were more for reference check with contact details, in case UKBA wanted to verify the authenticity of docs. Though I am sure that they did not call up anyone, as the entire process took slightly over 2 hrs (from the time I entered the building for security check, to the time I left with my stamped passport).

Do let me know, if I can be of help with any specific information that anybody needs..

Congratulations!!

[d1o]

Just wanted to know if there is a waiting area at the Sheffield PEO. I mean if I went with someone (cos I'd have to drive from London to Sheffield) would they be allowed into the office with me, even if they had to wait in reception or a lounge while I went about my business.

Secondly, did you have to staple your application form (it's 75 pages) and did you also have to submit photocopies of the form as well?

thanks.