Firstly I must thank everyone in this forum for their wonderful postings which was helpfull for us during our TIER 1 extension. Today (28/09/2011) we had our Tier 1 extension interview and was successfull. I thought to share my experience with everyone.
Timelines :-
Initial application was approved on 01/10/2008
For 3 years ending 01/10/2011
Appointment was made for 28/09/2011
New visa duration : 28/09/2011 - 28/09/2013
(DATE OF ENDING IS 28/09/2013 NOT 01/10/2013 AS I EXPECTED BASED ON THE REPLY FROM SENIORS, SO ANY ONE WHO IS WORRIED ABOUT THE DATES, IT IS EXACTLY 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE UKBA MAKES THE DECISION)
I submitted my application as well as my dependants together. We were both present.
Appointment was at 9.15 we arrived at 8.30 but the security only took us in at 8.45 so make sure you go exactly half an hour before your interview.
Documents submitted
Application for the main applicant
Application of the dependant
Both passports
2 Photos of each
12 months payslips (Oct-10 to Sept 2011)
P60 (UK tax certificate) for year ending 31st March 2011
Online bank statement printer (April 2010-31 March 2011 since I get annual online statements) This statement was stamped by my bank (Barclays)
From April to September 2011 statement printed from the bank till (again stamped by my bank , since I was under annual online statement I had to print the statement from the bank till)
I did give the case worker our marriage certificate, but she said not necessary.
NAME DIFFERENCE
My name in the pay slip was completely different to my legal name. For eg. I call my self Nazma Begum but my real name is Aynul Nazma Adam Bava, I was bit worried about it. I did take an affidavit signed by my solicitor and my self confirming both names are of one person.(If any one need the format do let me know I don't mind sharing) but the case worker didn't ask anything about it.
I also sent an email to my employer and got my name changed in company database on monday. I took printout of that emails as well. But since the case worker didn't ask I didn't worry.
One thing I did is, in my bank statements (my bank is under my legal name) I highlighted the salary going in and corresponding amount in my payslips. May be the case worker was happy with the bank statements and P60. (even my P60 was under my short name)
So any one worring about the name, relax!
I think I don't need to write the procedure, since when you go to PEO they guide you on every step, where to go what to do etc etc.
We had to wait long, until we met case worker, once the documents went to the case worker, it might have taken less than one hour. We left PEO around 12ish..
Now we have to waith 7-10 days to get the Bio metric card, visa sticker was not pasted on our passport. Instead they gave us a letter confirming approval and said will get the BM card soon.
If any one has any doubt pls do ask.. while the mind is fresh.. or else later I might forget
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I am very happy and relaxed today.. thank you everybody!