[Hannah]

This post originates from a PM i sent to Leachio in response to a query on evidence for ITA. I've edited it a bit to shorten it, but thought those about to submit and EOI or ITA and wondering what evidence they should start gathering may find these examples useful. Not all of this info will be needed, and some people may submit other info as evidence (e.g we are not married so did not submit a marriage cert in our 'proof of partnership' section. However, this gives a feel for those new to the process of what kinds of evidence can be used. Those bits of evidence which are asterisked (*) are ESSENTIAL for that section, if you are claiming points within it.
Happy reading.....
Hannah

SECTION 1: Evidence of Identity


PASSPORTS for each applicant*

BIRTH CERTIFICATES* for each applicant (need to be full certificates, with both parents names on - can be obtained from registry office in area you were born, cost about £8)


SECTION 2: Evidence of English Language Ability

Evidence of course undertaken, conducted entirely in English:
Degree etc. certificates
Degree etc. transcripts

Evidence of employment in England which required good English language ability:
Employer references
Job description

ALSO CAN INCLUDE:
Personal statement to support evidence of English Language Ability (e.g. have always lived in UK, English is first language, etc.)
English ability test certificates (for those for whom English is second language)


SECTION 3: Evidence of Offer of Skilled Employment
Letter of offer of employment*
Employment Contract
Job description including position details, competency requirements and knowledge/experience requirements

ALSO COULD ENCLOSE - evidence of the relevance of previous work experience to offer of skilled employment:
Personal statement linking previous job skills/qualification to offer of employment
Copy of the cover letter submitted as part of application for the job for which you have been given an offer of employment, outlining how previous work experience relates to the new role
Curriculum Vitae submitted in application for the new job
Qualification certificates needed for you to perform the role


SECTION 4: Evidence of Qualifications

Degree etc. CERTIFICATES*
Degree etc. TRANSCRIPT*


SECTION 5: Evidence of years of skilled work experience:

Employer letter or reference stating length of service, what your role was, how many hours a week worked etc.
Copy of original ‘offer of employment’ letter
Job contract
Job description and person specification
Any change to contract letters/documentation that you may have (e.g. if you were part time and then increased to full time)
First and last payslip (if you have it) or could submit all payslips if you don't have info already listed
P60 (End of Year Tax Certificate)
Any self employment documentation (sorry, i'm not clued up on this one!)

SECTION 6: Evidence of genuine and stable de-facto relationship

Evidence of shared residence:
House deeds, mortgage information (statements/letters), tenancy agreements (if renting)

Evidence of financial interdependence and shared residence:
Joint bank account statements
Shared household bills addressed to both partners at same address
Other info addressed to each/both partners at same address (payslips, NHS medical cards, insurance documents etc.)
If don't have joint bank account - you could submit bank statements showing payments from one partner into other partners bank account, or evidence that you paid different household bills (e.g. one of you pays mortgage and others paid bills - if one not working due to childcare then state this)

ALSO:
Birth Certificates of children listing both partners names as parents (you will have these already under 'Identity' section!)
Marriage certificate


Finally, you will of course need to submit police certificates (valid for 6 months from time of issue) and medicals paperwork (valid for 3 months)

Hope this is useful to some of you
Hannah

[xanctus]

Wow Hanah, brilliant write up...this should be put as a stickies.
This definately one of a good thread for new people who is thinking of submitting their EOIs...

[jess]

well done! thanks for posting!:D

[marcia]

Hannah what a fantastic list - but haven't you got more important lists to be writing now - like whats going in each suitcase??!! ;)

[suebeenz]

Hannah, great post. One minor addition below, as I haven't heard anyone bring it up in the forum (although perhaps I just missed it).


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SECTION 5: Evidence of years of skilled work experience:

Employer letter or reference stating length of service, what your role was, how many hours a week worked etc.
Copy of original ‘offer of employment’ letter
Job contract
Job description and person specification
Any change to contract letters/documentation that you may have (e.g. if you were part time and then increased to full time)
First and last payslip (if you have it) or could submit all payslips if you don't have info already listed
P60 (End of Year Tax Certificate)
Any self employment documentation (sorry, i'm not clued up on this one!)


-> If you worked in countries other than the country of your citizenship, you must provide proof that you were authorized to work (visas etc) during your employment.

[TFR]

Admin - please STICKY this - it's a great post, thank you

[Helsandfamily]

Thanks Hannah - Brill Post

Hels :clap :clap :clap

[pinkpiggy]

Great post, Hannah. A little too late for us as we submitted our ITA just over a week ago.

[Angelonthemove]

great post Hannah I have just realised my Cyprus police check will run out before the 4 month close date for applicaiton so now I have written it in bold letters on the envelope to remind me to send it in before.

Suebeenz - I will photocopy my Husbands work permit for Cyprus from his passport so they know what it is, thanks for that also, did not know it was needed.

This site saves so much time.

Angela

[suebeenz]

Suebeenz - I will photocopy my Husbands work permit for Cyprus from his passport so they know what it is, thanks for that also, did not know it was needed.
Angela

Hi Angela. Unless you need it, you may want to send the original permit, as they seem to want originals of everything (and then they keep your supplied photocopy). Also, if you're planning on submitting a certified photocopy of your passport (instead of the original), I seem to recall reading a warning that you should photocopy every single page in the passport. Sounds like you're further ahead in the process than I am, so don't quote me on it though. :)

Can't wait until we're done! :cheers

[rockyhopper]

Thanks Hannah, I'm just trying to compile one while we are waiting for out ITA package to arrive! Yours save a lot of my time.

[zippygoblet]

Great info, Hannah and all! Just what I need to know!

Thanks!