u/MakoMitsuki

This subreddit has been super helpful for my application so I'm sharing the details in the hopes it'll help someone in the same boat as me.

Entered the UK: 28 August 2021
Switched Employers: 15 November 2022
ILR application submitted: 31 July 2026
Biometrics appointment: 05 August 2026 (London) ~1pm
Decision/Approval email: 11 August 2026 ~7pm
Processing time: ~4 working days on Priority Service

Extra Context:

• US Citizen - did not need to prove English requirement
• No passport renewals in the entire duration of the qualifying period
• Had two employers, no gaps in employment between both
• ** I have been promoted to a senior version of the same role I was given and had my salary increased
• ** My current visa falls under the transitional salary requirements before 2024 and my previous application was filed under the old SoC codes
• ** Related to above two pts: My current company HR is locked out of their SMS system (the authorised person left without handing it over) so cant confirm my new SoC code, or even worse, if they updated all my salaries and role to the new role
  • Also, my old SoC code has been divided to two of the new SoC codes (both actually applicable to my job). I chose the code that has the lower salary threshold. You have to use the new SoC 2020 code in the application and not the one on your approved visa if it's prior to 2024.
• Didn't need a solicitor, I did this myself!

My own required documents list:

• Passport Scans - all pages
• Declaration of consent for verification checks (provided in the application form)
• Employer sponsor letter detailing the ff:
  • "We confirm that we intend for their employment to continue for the foreseeable future."
  • Nearest applicable SoC which best describes employment **
  • Current rate of pay (£ per annum on x hours per week)
  • Confirmation that it is at or above the required rate for the job in the codes of practice **
  • Statement detailing reasons for work related absences from the UK
• Evidence of immigration status: GovUK EVisa Share Code (screenshot of the code)
• Most recent payslip (1 month) and most recent bank statement (1 month)
• Expired BRP card and Visa Vignette scan with stamp

My supporting documents:
May not be necessary for you but felt necessary because of my circumstances

• Extra quotes in the employer sponsor letter detailing:
  • My old SoC code in the 2010 system and my new SoC code in the 2020 system
• My offer letter from current sponsor and variation of contract confirming my promotion and salary increase (as a supplement to my payslip + bank statements)
• A cover letter disclosing the potential mismatch in my employers' SMS system of my outdated SoC code and new role and salary, and a brief statement of the new SoC code I chose and my job description
• Letter of Visa approval for entry on Sponsor 1 and letter of visa approval for sponsor 2

Extra documents I submitted but probably wasn't necessary

• Most recent P60
• Absence Table detailing all leave from the UK with index to the passport stamps and a file with my relevant plane tickets for when I didn't have stamps (to my citizenship country)
• P45 from previous employer
• Life in the UK pass email (there's already a field in the application for the code)
• University diploma taught in English (wasn't necessary since I'm American)

Try not to overthink your documents like I did and only submit what is absolutely necessary. Best of luck to everyone and manifesting your success!!

This subreddit has been super helpful for my application so I'm sharing the details in the hopes it'll help someone in the same boat as me.

Entered the UK: 28 August 2021
Switched Employers: 15 November 2022
ILR application submitted: 31 July 2026
Biometrics appointment: 05 August 2026 (London) ~1pm
Decision/Approval email: 11 August 2026 ~7pm
Processing time: ~4 working days on Priority Service

Extra Context:

• US Citizen - did not need to prove English requirement
• No passport renewals in the entire duration of the qualifying period
• Had two employers, no gaps in employment between both
• ** I have been promoted to a senior version of the same role I was given and had my salary increased
• ** My current visa falls under the transitional salary requirements before 2024 and my previous application was filed under the old SoC codes
• ** Related to above two pts: My current company HR is locked out of their SMS system (the authorised person left without handing it over) so cant confirm my new SoC code, or even worse, if they updated all my salaries and role to the new role
  • Also, my old SoC code has been divided to two of the new SoC codes (both actually applicable to my job). I chose the code that has the lower salary threshold. You have to use the new SoC 2020 code in the application and not the one on your approved visa if it's prior to 2024.
• Didn't need a solicitor, I did this myself!

My own required documents list:

• Passport Scans - all pages
• Declaration of consent for verification checks (provided in the application form)
• Employer sponsor letter detailing the ff:
  • "We confirm that we intend for their employment to continue for the foreseeable future."
  • Nearest applicable SoC which best describes employment **
  • Current rate of pay (£ per annum on x hours per week)
  • Confirmation that it is at or above the required rate for the job in the codes of practice **
  • Statement detailing reasons for work related absences from the UK
• Evidence of immigration status: GovUK EVisa Share Code (screenshot of the code)
• Most recent payslip (1 month) and most recent bank statement (1 month)
• Expired BRP card and Visa Vignette scan with stamp

My supporting documents:
May not be necessary for you but felt necessary because of my circumstances

• Extra quotes in the employer sponsor letter detailing:
  • My old SoC code in the 2010 system and my new SoC code in the 2020 system
• My offer letter from current sponsor and variation of contract confirming my promotion and salary increase (as a supplement to my payslip + bank statements)
• A cover letter disclosing the potential mismatch in my employers' SMS system of my outdated SoC code and new role and salary, and a brief statement of the new SoC code I chose and my job description
• Letter of Visa approval for entry on Sponsor 1 and letter of visa approval for sponsor 2

Extra documents I submitted but probably wasn't necessary

• Most recent P60
• Absence Table detailing all leave from the UK with index to the passport stamps and a file with my relevant plane tickets for when I didn't have stamps (to my citizenship country)
• P45 from previous employer
• Life in the UK pass email (there's already a field in the application for the code)
• University diploma taught in English (wasn't necessary since I'm American)

Try not to overthink your documents like I did and only submit what is absolutely necessary. Best of luck to everyone and manifesting your success!!