Application for PR or PR card: form EEA (PR) - UpToDate

Hi everyone

Thanks to GOD I have finally received my PR card
Stress is over it was more then six month but finally with happy ending.
Please see timeline may help others

Application sent 20/06/2016
Bio Metric received 27/07/2016 (Done & Sent same day )
COA Received 25/08/2016 ( I had to chase and sent email)
PR card received 6/01/2017 (Dated 04/01/2017)

Good luck every one whose waiting and thank you so much for moderators and gurus

eLnof wrote:Fellows, quick question if you please. My biometric card came in the post today but it doesn't say "permanent" anywhere! Instead, it has 5yrs on it and in the type says "Family Member - EU Residence"! And nothing came for my wife and kids (the EEA nationals).

I tried to look for samples online but I saw one that specifically said "Permanent Residence".
...

Could they have rejected their application but gave me an extension to my expired residence card After all, we used the EEA PR form, so in keeping with "sticking to the rules and guidelines", one would think they'd just reject it and asked me to re-apply for a 5-yr residence card.

Do your cards show "PERMANENT RESIDENCE" or other text?
Any help is genuinely appreciated!!

Sometimes those who fail to make the cut are directly issued with a RC.

See examples here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... nts_v5.pdf

Can you please advise on which number i contact home office for update?

My timeline is below
Application sent 16/06/2016
Application received: 17/06/2016
Still waiting for outcome.....

tayyabbilal wrote:Can you please advise on which number i contact home office for update?

My timeline is below
Application sent 16/06/2016
Application received: 17/06/2016
Still waiting for outcome.....

0300 123 2253

fellows,
finally got the response.

updated timeline hereafter:

Our timeline so far is:
Application submitted: 20/06/2016
Application received: 21/06/2016
Payment taken: 24/06/2016
Case reference for EEA nationals received (email): 25/07/2016
Biometric Enrollment letter for non-EEA received: xx/07/2016
COA for non-EEA received (letter): 30/07/2016
Decision letter: 07/01/2017 (sent with all submitted documents in the prepaid envelope)
Documents returned: 07/01/2017
PR Cards : 05/01/2017 (issued 03/01/2017)


On a different subject, the UKBA helpline is absolutely pointless.. when I called on 04/01 they said my application was still pending, when in fact it was completed! When I called again on 06/01 to enquire about the discrepancy in the info I got and to ask for explanation as to why my biometric card doesn't explicitly state "Permanent Residence", the person on the other end of the line was so dismissive and borderline rude. He even hung up right after I said:" OK, thank you" without bothering to respond... While I realise they're heavily loaded, it is in their job description to respond nicely; firm and decisive but nice!

Anyhow, glad it's over.... hope everyone gets their papers sorted for some piece of mind before the mess that is Brexit starts.

Hi eLnof,
Congrats. Just to understand better. Does it mean that they issued family member - residence card 5yrs instead of PR card 10 yrs? Did they confirm that its the same or how did you sort that out?

blueeyes wrote:Hi eLnof,
Congrats. Just to understand better. Does it mean that they issued family member - residence card 5yrs instead of PR card 10 yrs? Did they confirm that its the same or how did you sort that out?

That I am not sure about yet. My wife and kids received their certificates and they clearly state "Permanent Residence" and my letter, too, clearly states "permanent residence". The only thing that doesn't say that is the Biometric Card.

I will write and enquire about this and see what they say! Will keep you updated.

Ok elnof, all the best and atleast now you can enjoy your new year.

blueeyes wrote:Ok elnof, all the best and atleast now you can enjoy your new year.

thank you very much. it's a massive relief. all the best to you too.

Hi Elnof, I think it is a mistake or maybe you were issued a residence card rather than a permanent residence card because a permanent residence card would always bear "PERMANENT RESIDENCE" under the "TYPE OF PERMIT" section. Permanent residence cards are renewable after 10 years. Residence cards are valid for 5 years.

I think you need to contact the Home Office as a mistake has been made or maybe they thought you weren't qualified for a permanent residence card consequently, issued you a residence card (it happens sometimes)

I have copied and pasted as seen below the Home Office email address for biometric residence cards reports that is if it has got a mistake on it:

Email the Home Office on BRCerror@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk within 10 days of receiving your residence card or permanent residence card if there’s a mistake on it.

Include the following in your email:
your full name, date of birth and nationality
your passport number
your case reference number
a contact telephone number
your delivery address
details of exactly what information is wrong

nwaotu wrote:Hi Elnof, I think it is a mistake or maybe you were issued a residence card rather than a permanent residence card because a permanent residence card would always bear "PERMANENT RESIDENCE" under the "TYPE OF PERMIT" section. Permanent residence cards are renewable after 10 years. Residence cards are valid for 5 years.

I think you need to contact the Home Office as a mistake has been made or maybe they thought you weren't qualified for a permanent residence card consequently, issued you a residence card (it happens sometimes)

I have copied and pasted as seen below the Home Office email address for biometric residence cards reports that is if it has got a mistake on it:

Email the Home Office on BRCerror@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk within 10 days of receiving your residence card or permanent residence card if there’s a mistake on it.

Include the following in your email:
your full name, date of birth and nationality
your passport number
your case reference number
a contact telephone number
your delivery address
details of exactly what information is wrong

Thank you very much for your detailed response. I drafted the email already because all the samples I could see online say "permanent resident" and my decision letter is clear on that too, so it's only the BC.

eLnof wrote:fellows,
finally got the response.

updated timeline hereafter:

Our timeline so far is:
Application submitted: 20/06/2016
Application received: 21/06/2016
Payment taken: 24/06/2016
Case reference for EEA nationals received (email): 25/07/2016
Biometric Enrollment letter for non-EEA received: xx/07/2016
COA for non-EEA received (letter): 30/07/2016
Decision letter: 07/01/2017 (sent with all submitted documents in the prepaid envelope)
Documents returned: 07/01/2017
PR Cards : 05/01/2017 (issued 03/01/2017)


On a different subject, the UKBA helpline is absolutely pointless.. when I called on 04/01 they said my application was still pending, when in fact it was completed! When I called again on 06/01 to enquire about the discrepancy in the info I got and to ask for explanation as to why my biometric card doesn't explicitly state "Permanent Residence", the person on the other end of the line was so dismissive and borderline rude. He even hung up right after I said:" OK, thank you" without bothering to respond... While I realise they're heavily loaded, it is in their job description to respond nicely; firm and decisive but nice!

Anyhow, glad it's over.... hope everyone gets their papers sorted for some piece of mind before the mess that is Brexit starts.

Congratulations eLnof. Hope everything will be sorted with your card soon!

forzark1 wrote:Non - EU Application sent: 11 Nov 2016
HO received: 14 Nov 2016
Payment taken out: 16 Nov 2016

I had not received any letter for bio-metrics or COA; so I contacted the Home Office via their email on the 14th December.

I then received a letter (dated 14th Dec) saying that I had not done my biometrics within the 15 days and I was given an extra 10 days. (I HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY LETTER WHATSOEVER).

Anyways I completed my bio-metric enrolment on the 20th December.

Email from HO: ?
COA: ?
PR:?

Hi forzark1,
Can you tell me Which email did you sent to HO asking your biometric letter?thank you for your answer.

SRE wrote:

forzark1 wrote:Non - EU Application sent: 11 Nov 2016
HO received: 14 Nov 2016
Payment taken out: 16 Nov 2016

I had not received any letter for bio-metrics or COA; so I contacted the Home Office via their email on the 14th December.

I then received a letter (dated 14th Dec) saying that I had not done my biometrics within the 15 days and I was given an extra 10 days. (I HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY LETTER WHATSOEVER).

Anyways I completed my bio-metric enrolment on the 20th December.

Email from HO: ?
COA: ?
PR:?

Hi forzark1,
Can you tell me Which email did you sent to HO asking your biometric letter?thank you for your answer.

Hello,

It was to this email: Eurobiometrics@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Hope that helps.

forzark1 wrote:

SRE wrote:

forzark1 wrote:Non - EU Application sent: 11 Nov 2016
HO received: 14 Nov 2016
Payment taken out: 16 Nov 2016

I had not received any letter for bio-metrics or COA; so I contacted the Home Office via their email on the 14th December.

I then received a letter (dated 14th Dec) saying that I had not done my biometrics within the 15 days and I was given an extra 10 days. (I HAD NEVER RECEIVED ANY LETTER WHATSOEVER).

Anyways I completed my bio-metric enrolment on the 20th December.

Email from HO: ?
COA: ?
PR:?

Hi forzark1,
Can you tell me Which email did you sent to HO asking your biometric letter?thank you for your answer.

Hello,

It was to this email: Eurobiometrics@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the email address, I will send an email to them tomorrow....

Application sent on 16/06/2016
Received 17/06/2016
Still no updates call home office Friday 6 jan 2017 for update
Received call back 9 jan saying my case is still under consideration no decision has been made.
It will be 7 months in few days can I go for Jr also I want to know can I write pre action protocol letter by myself or I need a solicitor for this.
Any advise will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

tayyabbilal wrote:Application sent on 16/06/2016
Received 17/06/2016
Still no updates call home office Friday 6 jan 2017 for update
Received call back 9 jan saying my case is still under consideration no decision has been made.
It will be 7 months in few days can I go for Jr also I want to know can I write pre action protocol letter by myself or I need a solicitor for this.
Any advise will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

my time line is 20/6/2016
and 2 days ago i call mp office and send email they ttold me within 10 working days they give answer so thats best way

Hi I am about to apply NON EU Pr application in couple of weeks times I need advised regarding this matter.

Married on 28 August 2010
eea 5 year permit 02/02/2011
divorced 2015
retain to right last year in may 2016

now I want to apply for PR do I have to send all 5 years documents for myself or I have to add my Ex wife
documents as well

I am confused everyone advised me differently few people said after retain to right I only have to send my 5 year documents and few said I have to add my x wife documents until divorce again which I have done previously

I will highly appreciate your advice please respond to my query

Hi,

We have successfully applied for a EFM ( unmarried partner of an EU residence).

Here is the timeline:

Sent to HO: 7 July 2016
Received by HO: 9 July 2016
Payment Taken: 14 July 2016
Biometrics Received: 16 August 2016
Biometrics Enrolled: 28 August 2016
CoA Received: 16 August 2016
RC Received: 11 January 2017
Documents& Passport: ?

Our timeline for non EEA PR is as follows:

Application sent to Home office: 09 August 2016
Application received by HO: 10 August 2016
Monies taken by HO: 11 August 2016
Biometric letter: 06 September 2016
Biometrics submitted to HO: 10 September 2016
COA letter received: 21 September
BRP received: 08 January 2017 by DX courier (dated 07.01.2017)
Documents returned: 11 January 2017 sent by royalmail (approval letter dated 07.01.2017).

All together just under 5 months.
Good luck to everyone.

Finally, it arrived. Thanks everyone for all the helpful posts and for sharing the pain of waiting. It was much easier waiting knowing there are many more people in my situation.

My final timeline:
Application Sent: 24/06/16
Application Received: 27/06/16
Payment Taken: 01/07/16
Confirmation Email (EEA): 28/07/16
Biometrics letter (Non-EEA): 30/07/16 (Dated 27/07/16)
Biometrics done: 30/07/16
COA (Non-EEA): 02/08/16
PR Card (Non-EEA): 13/01/17 by DX Courier (Dated 09/01/17)
DCPR (EEA) and Documents: 13/01/17 by Royal Mail (Dated 09/01/17)

Good luck everyone!

Finally, after almost 7 months the wait is over. I got my PR card today. Thanks God!

Timeline:
Application Sent: 17/06/16
Payment Taken: 23/06/16
Biometrics letter (Non-EEA): 01/08/16
COA (Non-EEA): 15/08/16
PR Card (Non-EEA): 14/01/17 - issue date: 10/01/2017

Passaport and docs should arrive within 10 days.

Good luck everyone!

I am under 21. My father had order for 5 years bank statement which is not same as original copy. I would like to know do I have to get stamp from the bank on all the pages of 5 years bank statement.

And yes please give me some advice where do I have to take further concentrate.

Mine finally arrived - it was obviously misplaced or got lost in their outbox. The letter and the document are dated 17 November, but I only received the DCPR and my documentation end of last week. Quite annoying - but better late!

Onto the citizenship application. I know you're supposed to apply at least 12 months after the date you were officially exercising treaty rights (or whatever the correct phrasing is). Does anyone know where to find/ check what date they have on record? I thought the letter might confirm this, but it only has the date of the letter and the date of issue of DCPR. Can I assume they went with the date I put on my covering letter?

Docs sent 30/07/2016
Docs received 01/08/2016
Payment taken 02/08/2016
Confirmation email None
Passport requested 19/08/2016
Passport received 02/09/2016
DCPR dated 17/11/2016
DCPR received 12/01/2017

Lazaro wrote:Mine finally arrived - it was obviously misplaced or got lost in their outbox. The letter and the document are dated 17 November, but I only received the DCPR and my documentation end of last week. Quite annoying - but better late!

Onto the citizenship application. I know you're supposed to apply at least 12 months after the date you were officially exercising treaty rights (or whatever the correct phrasing is). Does anyone know where to find/ check what date they have on record? I thought the letter might confirm this, but it only has the date of the letter and the date of issue of DCPR. Can I assume they went with the date I put on my covering letter?

...

Assume nothing.
Request SAR from UKVI.
And/or apply via NCS who can check with HO (then you risk only NCS fee not full AN fee).