My experience at PEO Solihull -ILR SET(O).

[brummie]

First of all I would like to thank this forum and all the members for their advice and support.

My application was for myself(main applicant) on the basis of the good old 5yr.work permit and my wife(dependant)

We booked our appointment online (approx a month in advance).
The appointment was for 10am. We reached at about 9.15 am.
As soon as we entered the office, the gentleman at the entrance counter asked of my form, he checked to make sure it’s the right application form and that it is ‘uptodate’. He then gave us a token number and asked us to switch off our phones.
We then went thru the security checks and we were directed to the waiting area and wait for the token number to be called out.
Our number was called out at 10.15 am and we were asked to go to one of the counters. The lady was very friendly which was good, because we were very nervous.
She asked us for the following doucuments.
1. Both our Passports
2. application form.
3. marriage certificate(very important if you are including your
spouse)
4. both our life In the uk test pass certificates
5. letter from the employer
6. last 3 salary slips

That’s it!!!!! I was like what???????????? I had carried 3 bag loads of documents.
I had just one employer so my case was pretty straight forward I guess. Anyways…
She done some checks and 20 mins later she told us everything was in order.
We were directed to the payments counter I payed debit card and had to enter my chip n pin number just like your regular payments. I got 2 receipts. One from ukba and the other was the debit card payment receipt.
We were asked to come back to the office after 1.5 – 2hrs.
The slowest 2 hrs of my entire life I tell you.
We went to the nearby shopping centre for a quick bite. Solihull town center had a lovely Christmasy feel to it.
2 hrs later we went back, and they told us that it would take futher 1hr.
I did not mind waiting. I had waited for 6 long years, a couple of hours was nothing compared to it.
Well, our same token number was called out and we got our passports with our ILR stamp on it. WOW
All those crazy long working hours, travelling in the snow and rain, waking up at 4 am on those cold and dark wintry mornings for my morning shifts, working most weekends and festivals and living away from my family in Mumbai finally paid off.

Absolute BLISS!!! I felt the same way WILL SMITH felt at the end of the film ‘Pursuit of happiness’

The staff at the Solihull branch were very friendly, which helps to calm the nerves.
All in all a very good and memorable experience.
Best Christmas gift ever!!!!
And all the very best to all you future applicants, my prayers and wishes are with you all!!!!

[mulderpf]

Congratulations!!!

[sally12345]

wow sounds like you had a fab day thanks for posting I Have my appointment on the 4th jan and so so scared.. is there parking locally.. we are driving so debating where to park..

well done enjoy your success xxxx

[smaganti]

Congratulations Brummie...You haven't been asked any P60's..?

[bangashk]

3. marriage certificate(very important if you are including your
spouse)


Congrats brummie, is marriage certificate a mandatory supporting document????/

[Zebrudaya]

Congratulations on your success. Christmas has come early for you.

[litu1]

First of all I would like to thank this forum and all the members for their advice and support.

My application was for myself(main applicant) on the basis of the good old 5yr.work permit and my wife(dependant)

We booked our appointment online (approx a month in advance).
The appointment was for 10am. We reached at about 9.15 am.
As soon as we entered the office, the gentleman at the entrance counter asked of my form, he checked to make sure it’s the right application form and that it is ‘uptodate’. He then gave us a token number and asked us to switch off our phones.
We then went thru the security checks and we were directed to the waiting area and wait for the token number to be called out.
Our number was called out at 10.15 am and we were asked to go to one of the counters. The lady was very friendly which was good, because we were very nervous.
She asked us for the following doucuments.
1. Both our Passports
2. application form.
3. marriage certificate(very important if you are including your
spouse)
4. both our life In the uk test pass certificates
5. letter from the employer
6. last 3 salary slips

That’s it!!!!! I was like what???????????? I had carried 3 bag loads of documents.
I had just one employer so my case was pretty straight forward I guess. Anyways…
She done some checks and 20 mins later she told us everything was in order and that we had got the ILR.
We were directed to the payments counter I payed debit card and had to enter my chip n pin number just like your regular payments. I got 2 receipts. One from ukba and the other was the debit card payment receipt.
We were asked to come back to the office after 1.5 – 2hrs.
The slowest 2 hrs of my entire life I tell you.
We went to the nearby shopping centre for a quick bite. Solihull town center had a lovely Christmasy feel to it.
2 hrs later we went back, and they told us that it would take futher 1hr.
I did not mind waiting. I had waited for 6 long years, a couple of hours was nothing compared to it.
Well, our same token number was called out and we got our passports with our ILR stamp on it. WOW
All those crazy long working hours, travelling in the snow and rain, waking up at 4 am on those cold and dark wintry mornings for my morning shifts, working most weekends and festivals and living away from my family in Mumbai finally paid off.

Absolute BLISS!!! I felt the same way WILL SMITH felt at the end of the film ‘Pursuit of happiness’

The staff at the Solihull branch were very friendly, which helps to calm the nerves.
All in all a very good and memorable experience.
Best Christmas gift ever!!!!
And all the very best to all you future applicants, my prayers and wishes are with you all!!!!

How come she confirmed that you got ILR before you have paid the application fees ? I think first thing they do after security check is take the application fees .....

[brummie]

answering some of your questions.
- there is ample of parking next door at the john lewis and touchwood shopping centre carpark.all the very best sally.
- yes, marriage certificate was asked by the lady but i donot know if it is mandatory or not. it is a good idea to carry it.
- p60's were not asked. i still carried it.
- a lot has changed in the past few months. they now check your form first and then take the fees. it is good thing because if your application form and documents are not complete then you dont loose the money.

[tara55]

answering some of your questions.
- there is ample of parking next door at the john lewis and touchwood shopping centre carpark.all the very best sally.
- yes, marriage certificate was asked by the lady but i donot know if it is mandatory or not. it is a good idea to carry it.
- p60's were not asked. i still carried it.
- a lot has changed in the past few months. they now check your form first and then take the fees. it is good thing because if your application form and documents are not complete then you dont loose the money.

Congratulations!!!1

Do they ask any proof of address ? Council tax, utility bills etc ?

[rajathwp]

At the outset Many Congrats ... Indeed very delighted to see your hard work paid off ...

I reckon i am aware of the answers still would appreciate if you confirm :-

My case is also same - WP - Same Employer for 5 years. Please confirm while booking an appointment on BA site we need to choose SET 0 excluding Long Stay.

Second- I need to add my Son and Wife in dependent while booking an appointment ( i.e BA Website it should show 3 applicants in my case).

Any other tips would be grateful ... Ta

[brummie]

to rajathwp,
Set(o) excluding long res. is absolutely right.
You will have to register your wife and son seperately on the ukba wesite and add them to your appointment.
all the very best.

[z18runway]

congratulations brummie, but how come payment after ILR

[brummie]

Just to clarify.
I was confirmed ILR only after i received my passports at the end, and not before payment.
Before payment, she only said everything was in order.

[z18runway]

Just to clarify.
I was confirmed ILR only after i received my passports at the end, and not before payment.
Before payment, she only said everything was in order.

thanks for clarifying.

[sally12345]

arrh thanks a lot Brummie I dont feel that scared just cant wait untill the 4th Jan a day before my daugthers birthday I pray its good news... xxx

[brummie]

arrh thanks a lot Brummie I dont feel that scared just cant wait untill the 4th Jan a day before my daugthers birthday I pray its good news... xxx

hey sally12345,
i know the feelin, i bet you cant wait.
it will be a good birthday present for your daughter.
my prayers are with you, dont forget to post your experience.
all the very best.

[lumera]

arrh thanks a lot Brummie I dont feel that scared just cant wait untill the 4th Jan a day before my daugthers birthday I pray its good news... xxx

hey sally12345,
i know the feelin, i bet you cant wait.
it will be a good birthday present for your daughter.
my prayers are with you, dont forget to post your experience.
all the very best.

For applicants with children, are the birth certificates really necessary since the passports have been forwarded?

I already forwarded our ILR application and I am sure the birth certificates wasn't included as there was no specific mention of this on the applications.
Gurus, I hope this doesn't pose a problem?

[sally12345]

Thank you Brummie theres one issue that I am praying wont effect us..

Husband last bank statement was 2nd dec 2010 there are issued and printed 2nd of every month so we wont get another statement before the 4th Of jan!! which means the whole of dec wont be handed in... im bricking it!!

I aksed for mini statmenents but it says that this cant be used so I asked that they certfiy the statements thats all we can do??/

[brummie]

Thank you Brummie theres one issue that I am praying wont effect us..

Husband last bank statement was 2nd dec 2010 there are issued and printed 2nd of every month so we wont get another statement before the 4th Of jan!! which means the whole of dec wont be handed in... im bricking it!!

It wont be an issue, you can show them your dec bank staement.
my appilcation was in dec, and i showed them nov bank statements.
and ah, dont forget to photo copy the employers letter - because the home office keeps the original copy , and you can keep the photo copy as a future reference.

[rajathwp]

I reckon Birth Certificate is desirable to avoid any delay ...

Bank Statement less than 30 days old is okay as in most of the cases you can't have latest ......

[sally12345]

Arrh Thanking you both.. I will have no hair left at the end of this roll on 4th Jan

Please see list of documents below what do you think Thanks

Section 1: Joint Documentation
Gas
Water
Council Tax x2
Savings Account HSBC
Current Account Santander

Section 2: Single Documentation for husband
Application form for all settlement cases ( )
3 pay Mobile Phone Bills
Sky Bills
T.V License
Savings Account Santander
Evans account Letters

Section3: Single Documentation for wife

Car Insurance Documentation
Washing Machine Insurance Documentation
Electricity Bills spanning a two year period
Asda Credit Card statements
T-Mobile Phone Bills

Section 4: Proof of Identity

Birth certificate of the husband
Birth Certificate of the wife
Birth Certificate of kids
NHS medical card x 4 Applicant, wife and the kids
Old and new passports of the (husband)
Passport of wife
Passport photos x2 of the husband
Marriage Certificate
Life in the UK Notification Certificate
CRB Notification (Copy only)

Section 5: Finance
12 Months pay slips of husband
P60 for Husband
03 Months bank statements Joint accounts Husband and wife (Santander National)
1 months savings account of Husband and Wife (HSBC)
Starter Pack for savings account for husband Santander
Previous/Present employment contracts 2008, 2009, 2010

Additional Documentation
Original tenancy agreement for current home
Electoral Roll registration letters
Job Centre Plus letters addressed to husband
HM and Revenue Customs letters addressed to husband
Mp letter of support during the previous election
Hospital letters, and dentist appointments letters


Thanks in advance

[aosun007]

the documents above are more than enough.
In your trying to impress case worker, case worker can develop headache.
Remember,the caseworker is to photocopy most of the evidence to retain in the file.
Please just give them sufficient evidence and not more than necessary.
regards

[Ran2010]

Congratulations matey!

[sally12345]

Thanks Hubby's been granted now case worker only took 6 docs lol.. think he got scared..

After the years I have had I allways go over the top with paper work better to have more than less!
x

[jinkazama_11]

Hi Sally12345
Congratulations...
Which 6 documents he have asked for?

thank you