ILR APPROVED
Got my approval yesterday, finally!!!
Timeline:
- Entered the UK: 9 Sep 2021
- Applied: 12th August 2026
- Biometrics: 15th August 2026
- Approval: 20th August 2026
- Service: Priority
The appointment for biometrics costed me an extra 65£, otherwise it would have taken weeks for a free one and the process was very smooth and fast. Probably less than 15min inside.
I only had 1 employer change during the 5 years and I’ve been working for my current one for only a month, but it didn’t impact anything.
I had a simple letter from my previous employer confirming my employment time there and vouching for my times of absence. As far as I know it’s not necessary but because I didn’t know if my passport stamps would have been enough to prove as it was too many little travels, I decided to play on the safe side. But I’ve heard it’s not entirely necessary.
The only letter I needed to send with my sponsorship details was the one from my current employer.
Other than this, I only sent the documents listed on the checking list - including my BRP that was still “valid” until September.
On the section “other documents you used to travel from and to the UK” you should include your BRP if it’s still less than 24 months since the expiration date - which was my case. Otherwise, there’s no need.
Hope this helps. :)