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jayven
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EEA2 sent = 02 feb 12
HO received = 03 feb 12
COA = 02 may 12
RC = no news??? |
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mexapp2012
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| mexapp2012 wrote: | | joy2006 wrote: | Hi everyone,
Got my package today from Post Office Depot and it was my PR;
My timeline has been;
- EEA4 Application sent: - 03 Jan 2012
- HO received it: - 04 Jan 2012
- COA received: - 20 Jan 2012 but dated 18 Jan 2012
- PR receieved 17 March 2012
- PR Issued 7 March 2012
Am happy and I can now go on my holiday in April as had planned.
Good luck to you all who are still waiting..... |
Hi there...
Your application timeline gives me hope, but I was also hoping you could help with a couple of other questions I have...
I came to the UK in January as a marriage visitor, and got married to my EU National partner of 2 years on the 3rd of March. We submitted our EEA1 and EEA2 application on the 19th of March, and checked with the mail service who confirmed that it was delivered on the 20th.
I understand that I cant do much here in the UK until I receive any official documentation from Liverpool (by way of the COA, for eg.), so Im basically sat here twiddling my thumbs... My company is willing to transfer me to the UK office, but have asked for the COA or some sort of proof of residence and right to live and work in the UK. I'm also facing the same problem with opening a bank account, or getting a monthly mobile phone (or even a bloody gym membership). Everything seems to be dependent/conditional on one of the others existing, so it's quite frustrating.
Does anybody know if I can open a bank account anywhere as things currently stand? I spoke with HSBC with my passport before I actually turned in the application, but they later came back to tell me that they would need at least the COA, as well - maybe even the Residence Card stamp, before they could open a bank account for me. Am I allowed to work in the UK before I receive either the COA or the RC? Even if I am, it potentially leaves me with a pay cheque, but nowhere to deposit it...
Any sort of information/advice on how I can get on with my life here while I wait for the COA/RC would be very welcome...
Thanks...
PS - A couple of additional points. My job offer needs me to travel to Ireland as soon as I start. Assuming I get my COA by the end of April, I plan to ask for my passport back asap, and start working/open a bank account/etc...
I would then look to travel to Ireland as soon as I get my passport back, and I understand I would need to have my wife accompany me on the trip Dublin, by legal requirement, as I wouldnt have time to get a Schengen visa before the travel date.
We are then looking to travel to France on holiday in May. She is a French national (resident in the UK, of course, by virtue of living and working here). I understand that I will definitely need a Schengen visa to visit her country of citizenship, right? |
Hi all. I couldn't make it to France last weekend, as we'd hoped to, but I wanted to let everybody here know that I got my passport back today, along with my residence card!
I had not received my COA, despite having sent in the application back in March, so I was quite nervous. I had never managed to get through to the UKBA (to be honest, I'd only tried 2 times - the 2nd time being yesterday), and I'd never sent an email to them.
I got both my COA letter, as well as my passport, along with the RC in the mail today, as I said. I've indicated my timelines below. I hope for respite and relief for everybody that's still waiting, soon -
Application sent: 19th March 2012
Application recd: 20th March 2012
COA recd: 25th May 2012 (issued, 15th May 2012)
RC & ppt recd: 25th May 2012 (issued, 15th May 2012)
All said and done, the application was effectively processed within a 2 month time frame, despite it being reported to take up to 6 months, so I can have no complaints.
Best wishes for all, still waiting on any/all documents, again...
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Samelamin
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 10:10 am Post subject: |
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Congrats sorry you missed your trip
but atleast you got the RC to make up for it
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EEA 2 applied - 19th December
COA received - 10 Jan
Application Rejected 19 of July (Exact 6 months deadline)
Appeal heard 10 of August
RC issued and sent 23 of August (Damaged)
RC sent back to home office 11/10/2012
RC Re-issued ??? |
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goodies
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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Any updates guys, pls share your timeline 
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EEA2 sent 21/12/2011
COA received 19/01/2012
RC ???????????
With God all things are possible. |
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marz
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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Stilllll Waaaaaiiiiiittttttiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnng
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EEA2 : 06/12/2011
Passport Request 4/1/12
Received 9/1/12
COA ???
RC : 16/06/2012 |
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goodies
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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Another week is almost gone, still no RC : 
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EEA2 sent 21/12/2011
COA received 19/01/2012
RC ???????????
With God all things are possible. |
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zahirsona
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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thats good news Congratulation mite which phone number you call them
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kingade
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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| mexapp2012 wrote: | | mexapp2012 wrote: | | joy2006 wrote: | Hi everyone,
Got my package today from Post Office Depot and it was my PR;
My timeline has been;
- EEA4 Application sent: - 03 Jan 2012
- HO received it: - 04 Jan 2012
- COA received: - 20 Jan 2012 but dated 18 Jan 2012
- PR receieved 17 March 2012
- PR Issued 7 March 2012
Am happy and I can now go on my holiday in April as had planned.
Good luck to you all who are still waiting..... |
Hi there...
Your application timeline gives me hope, but I was also hoping you could help with a couple of other questions I have...
I came to the UK in January as a marriage visitor, and got married to my EU National partner of 2 years on the 3rd of March. We submitted our EEA1 and EEA2 application on the 19th of March, and checked with the mail service who confirmed that it was delivered on the 20th.
I understand that I cant do much here in the UK until I receive any official documentation from Liverpool (by way of the COA, for eg.), so Im basically sat here twiddling my thumbs... My company is willing to transfer me to the UK office, but have asked for the COA or some sort of proof of residence and right to live and work in the UK. I'm also facing the same problem with opening a bank account, or getting a monthly mobile phone (or even a bloody gym membership). Everything seems to be dependent/conditional on one of the others existing, so it's quite frustrating.
Does anybody know if I can open a bank account anywhere as things currently stand? I spoke with HSBC with my passport before I actually turned in the application, but they later came back to tell me that they would need at least the COA, as well - maybe even the Residence Card stamp, before they could open a bank account for me. Am I allowed to work in the UK before I receive either the COA or the RC? Even if I am, it potentially leaves me with a pay cheque, but nowhere to deposit it...
Any sort of information/advice on how I can get on with my life here while I wait for the COA/RC would be very welcome...
Thanks...
PS - A couple of additional points. My job offer needs me to travel to Ireland as soon as I start. Assuming I get my COA by the end of April, I plan to ask for my passport back asap, and start working/open a bank account/etc...
I would then look to travel to Ireland as soon as I get my passport back, and I understand I would need to have my wife accompany me on the trip Dublin, by legal requirement, as I wouldnt have time to get a Schengen visa before the travel date.
We are then looking to travel to France on holiday in May. She is a French national (resident in the UK, of course, by virtue of living and working here). I understand that I will definitely need a Schengen visa to visit her country of citizenship, right? |
Hi all. I couldn't make it to France last weekend, as we'd hoped to, but I wanted to let everybody here know that I got my passport back today, along with my residence card!
I had not received my COA, despite having sent in the application back in March, so I was quite nervous. I had never managed to get through to the UKBA (to be honest, I'd only tried 2 times - the 2nd time being yesterday), and I'd never sent an email to them.
I got both my COA letter, as well as my passport, along with the RC in the mail today, as I said. I've indicated my timelines below. I hope for respite and relief for everybody that's still waiting, soon -
Application sent: 19th March 2012
Application recd: 20th March 2012
COA recd: 25th May 2012 (issued, 15th May 2012)
RC & ppt recd: 25th May 2012 (issued, 15th May 2012)
All said and done, the application was effectively processed within a 2 month time frame, despite it being reported to take up to 6 months, so I can have no complaints.
Best wishes for all, still waiting on any/all documents, again... |
Hello mexapp2012,
Congratulations that was so quick.Did u hassle them at all.I mean did call or email HO. Thanks
My timeline is as follows
EEA1 and EEA2 Application sent 7th March 2012
EEA1 and EEA2 Application received by HO 8th March 2012
EEA1 registration certificate and COA with right to work received in the same pack on 25th April 2012
EEA1 registration certificate and COA was issued 12th April 2012
RC: waiting hope tommorow |
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Cherry_xue
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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I am also waiting. When can the RC come??
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EEA2 submitted: 10.Jan.2012
HO received: 11.Jan.2012
COA received: 06.Feb.2012 (issue date: 02.Feb.2012)
RC received: 23.Jun.2012 (issue date: 11.Jun.2012) |
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shamababes
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject: Frustrated |
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I sent my EEA2 application on April 20 - UKBA received on 23rd. After three weeks my hubby emailed requesting a status report. There was a response that the application needed to be located so I sent the royal mail reference number.
After one week and more I received the entire application stating that I need to provide his passport. This is after I called to find out whether his naturalisation certificate would suffice as a valid ID and I was told "yes".
Why are they giving conflicting information? I am now in limbo. Thank God I have a job and intelligent employers are willing to consider my applications when I show my marriage certificate; EEA2 family permit; and hubby's passport. But how long will this goodwill last?
I now have to resend everything which is going to take time to process... So unfair |
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kool145
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Friend of mine non eea
EEA 2 sent 28/3/2012
No coa
RC ricive 25/05/2012
came with fp.
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jayven
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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EEA2 sent = 02 feb 12
HO received = 03 feb 12
COA = 02 may 12
RC = no news??
I am thinking about contacting the home office as there is a job going in my area and i would like to apply for it.
My COA is valid for 3 more months, then after that i will need to show my resident card.
Does anyone have any advice? where can i find the correct email or phone number to check on my documents?
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Cherry_xue
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Hi jayven, the email address is: LiverpoolEuro.PassportReturns@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
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EEA2 submitted: 10.Jan.2012
HO received: 11.Jan.2012
COA received: 06.Feb.2012 (issue date: 02.Feb.2012)
RC received: 23.Jun.2012 (issue date: 11.Jun.2012) |
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iamcompletelymad
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all. I got my residence card today.. SO happy ""!!!! 
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EEA2 sent on 23/03/2012
Received by HO on 26/03/2012
COA : NO COA recieved/
RC : Residence card stamped on passport 17 may. Recieved 26 may..
very very happy... |
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iamcompletelymad
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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I just wanted to ask if there is anything to be worried about at immigration counters when i am flying back to uk ?? :/
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EEA2 sent on 23/03/2012
Received by HO on 26/03/2012
COA : NO COA recieved/
RC : Residence card stamped on passport 17 may. Recieved 26 may..
very very happy... |
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GLH2012
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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| iamcompletelymad wrote: | | Hi all. I got my residence card today.. SO happy ""!!!! |
Congrats to you, enjoy!!!  |
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EUsmileWEallsmile
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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| iamcompletelymad wrote: | | I just wanted to ask if there is anything to be worried about at immigration counters when i am flying back to uk ?? :/ |
No, you should be fine. |
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jayven
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2012 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all. I got my residence card today.. SO happy ""!!!! [/quote]
congratulation!! that was really quick!! tell me what is your secret??
always happy to heard when someone gets their RC !! ENjoy |
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jayven
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zahirsona
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 7:18 am Post subject: |
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Hi guys any update January application
Application send 20/01/2012
Ho received. 23/01/2012
COA Received. 27/02/2012 with right to work
RC no news maybe this week
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