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CoolGirl1984
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by CoolGirl1984 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:59 am
raheel.khan wrote:eea 2 application sent 27\03\2012
still waiting for coa?????
how long it will be take????[/list]
Usually, they send within 30 days. We all know they have to send as soon as it's possible, but they don't. Anyway, it must take some time to at least briefly examine the documents sent.
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aluter
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by aluter » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:06 am
Buzz wrote:All Glory to God Almighty HO sent my RC!!!
RC issued on A4 paper. HO did not return my passport, marriage certificate and other documents.I don't understand why they issued RC on A4 paper when they've got my passport.waited for almost 8months.
My timeline as follow:
EEA2 application sent 09/08/11
Received by HO 10/08/11
COA sent received 25/08/11
RC issued 05/01/12
RC received 02/04/12.
Congrats Buzz, you were very patient

. it is annoying to see they issued it on the 5/01/12 and you only recieved it on the 02/04/12!!!....why does it always take them so long! very fustrating
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Samelamin
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by Samelamin » Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:43 am
it seems more waiting for us decemeber applicants with no end in sight
it seems that there has been a freeze of processing
EEA 4 applied - 15th November 2015
COA received - 18 Jan
Application Refused: 15th of April
Appeal: 16th of April
Reconsideration Letter sent: 16th April
Reapplied EEA 4: 24th October 2016
Payment Taken: 28th October 2016
RC: 23 May 2017
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athik
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by athik » Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:52 pm
Samelamin wrote:it seems more waiting for us decemeber applicants with no end in sight
it seems that there has been a freeze of processing
yes mate it looks like totally frozen, i was expecting alot this week but looks again have to face another disappointed week, i am loosing patience, today sent email to them asking status but yet no reply from them
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Samelamin
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by Samelamin » Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:09 pm
try calling although you might end up waiting for 20 mins
EEA 4 applied - 15th November 2015
COA received - 18 Jan
Application Refused: 15th of April
Appeal: 16th of April
Reconsideration Letter sent: 16th April
Reapplied EEA 4: 24th October 2016
Payment Taken: 28th October 2016
RC: 23 May 2017
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isw_london
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by isw_london » Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:46 pm
Hi, I am nowhere near the 6 month mark, but my employer has been asking questions about my current visa which expires August. I only sent my EEA2 application in at the end of Feb, so if HO actually takes 6 months (or longer as they seem to be doing with some applications) - what happens then? Is it that the employer must terminate your contract, or can you go on a sort of sabbatical? Does anyone have experience of this?
(Note that I do not have the right to work under my COA as I applied as an unmarried partner.)
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CoolGirl1984
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by CoolGirl1984 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 3:58 pm
isw_london wrote:Hi, I am nowhere near the 6 month mark, but my employer has been asking questions about my current visa which expires August. I only sent my EEA2 application in at the end of Feb, so if HO actually takes 6 months (or longer as they seem to be doing with some applications) - what happens then? Is it that the employer must terminate your contract, or can you go on a sort of sabbatical? Does anyone have experience of this?
(Note that I do not have the right to work under my COA as I applied as an unmarried partner.)
Hi there,
we have also applied as an unmarried partners and my fiance got the permission to work/continue the work. He sent that to his HR Dept. and no problems. He can freely work for the next 6 months...
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zubby007
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by zubby007 » Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:06 pm
[quote="Buzz"]All Glory to God Almighty HO sent my RC!!!
RC issued on A4 paper. HO did not return my passport, marriage certificate and other documents.I don't understand why they issued RC on A4 paper when they've got my passport.waited for almost 8months.
My timeline as follow:
EEA2 application sent 09/08/11
Received by HO 10/08/11
COA sent received 25/08/11
RC issued 05/01/12
RC received 02/04/12.[/quote]
Mate do you know your passport expiring date? coz they returned mine too,I guess mine coz of expiring date in about 3months time, just guessing
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goodies
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by goodies » Thu Apr 05, 2012 4:09 pm
EEA2 Sent: 21 Dec. 2011
COA Received: 19/01/2012, Dated: 16/01/2012
Residence Card: ?????
will surely update if anything comes over.
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walterlTrapa
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by walterlTrapa » Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:00 pm
Hello every body,
I know this is a copy-paste from my other post, but I think it fits here too. If any admin think I should remove everything except the time info, let me know it.
I have decided to comment my situation because maybe some could find it useful. Any comments is welcome.
Who
Male: Spanish (EEA Treaty Right) - With a Permanent Jobs in UK
Female: Bulgarian (It is in the EEA but with restrictions.
Status: Unmarried partner (8 years, 2.5 year living together)
Problem:
She cannot work in UK because Bulgarian and Romanian need a job before get the right to work in UK ( absurd...)
Current Solution:
Register the male (Spanish) in UK using the EEA1 and add as a family member (unmarried partner) his girlfriend.
Adding to the EEA1 form everything: Bills together, house rent contract, photos, external declarations, payslips, etc,etc
Status
Send EAA1 Form: 16/03/12
HO received: 19/03/12
COA recived: Waiting
RC: Waiting
Expectations
Received the COA as soon as possible which allows the girlfriend (Bulgarian) to work in UK as Architect. A lot of post say we should have the COA in 3-4 weeks. Cross fingers.....
Any suggestions? Tip? Idea?
Thank you.
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Buzz
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by Buzz » Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:58 pm
zubby007 wrote:Buzz wrote:All Glory to God Almighty HO sent my RC!!!
RC issued on A4 paper. HO did not return my passport, marriage certificate and other documents.I don't understand why they issued RC on A4 paper when they've got my passport.waited for almost 8months.
My timeline as follow:
EEA2 application sent 09/08/11
Received by HO 10/08/11
COA sent received 25/08/11
RC issued 05/01/12
RC received 02/04/12.
Mate do you know your passport expiring date? coz they returned mine too,I guess mine coz of expiring date in about 3months time, just guessing
Hi Zubby007, My passport expires April 2014.
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Samelamin
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by Samelamin » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:19 pm
if the passport is expired they will issue the visa on A4
I genuinly thin all us December applicants will get it mid April
so in the next few weeks
EEA 4 applied - 15th November 2015
COA received - 18 Jan
Application Refused: 15th of April
Appeal: 16th of April
Reconsideration Letter sent: 16th April
Reapplied EEA 4: 24th October 2016
Payment Taken: 28th October 2016
RC: 23 May 2017
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zubby007
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by zubby007 » Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:45 pm
[quote="Samelamin"]if the passport is expired they will issue the visa on A4
I genuinly thin all us December applicants will get it mid April
so in the next few weeks[/quote]
My passport is expiring in about 4months but they sent it back to me with that of my EEA, I'm surprice.
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by a.s.b.o » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:19 pm
A timeline -
application: 06 March 2012
passport request: 02 April 2012
passport returned: 05 April 2012
approval and certificate dated: 16 March 2012 (bollocks, but that is what it says on the tin)
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eea2raheem
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by eea2raheem » Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:53 pm
sent application on 29 Dec 2011
COA received on last week of Jan2012
RC-------------->??????????????
any updates?....
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zubby007
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by zubby007 » Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:18 am
[quote="eea2raheem"]sent application on 29 Dec 2011
COA received on last week of Jan2012
RC-------------->??????????????
any updates?....[/
Mate, did you send your EEA2 Application as married or?
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zahirsona
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by zahirsona » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:11 am
zubby007 wrote:eea2raheem wrote:sent application on 29 Dec 2011
COA received on last week of Jan2012
RC-------------->??????????????
any updates?....[/
Mate, did you send your EEA2 Application as married or?
hi guys any update from january application
Zkhan
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eea2raheem
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by eea2raheem » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:41 am
zubby007 wrote:eea2raheem wrote:sent application on 29 Dec 2011
COA received on last week of Jan2012
RC-------------->??????????????
any updates?....[/
Mate, did you send your EEA2 Application as married or?
yes
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Samelamin
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by Samelamin » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:14 am
December applicants be patient, it wont be long now
Atleast you guys dont have to worry about travelling, ive got a big holiday coming up in June
Its only April but it will be hard not to panic come May
so lets all be patient, this forum has been brilliant at supporting people
EEA 4 applied - 15th November 2015
COA received - 18 Jan
Application Refused: 15th of April
Appeal: 16th of April
Reconsideration Letter sent: 16th April
Reapplied EEA 4: 24th October 2016
Payment Taken: 28th October 2016
RC: 23 May 2017
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Fei
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by Fei » Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:29 pm
EEA2 form to Home Office = 17 Feb 2012
Home office received = 20 Feb 2012
COA = no news???
Email on 20 March = No reply
Call 0151 672 5626 ( Opt1, then 2). no one pick up my call.
I am now holding my EEA Family permit which expire on 22 April 2012.
It takes too long to get my COA. Should be getting it by now! ;(
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by tracycareless » Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:15 pm
Just Received a call from the UKBA. They Looked into My husbands application after we had sent a further email requesting Any information on the status of it. His permit had been issued in December (original application sent 13 October 2011) They said it had been sent to the home office by mistake!! They have sent an urgent request for it to be sent back...we will send Ali's passport back to them (previously returned for a trip to Turkey) along with up to date info on my work situation and the permit will be returned as a matter of urgency..So.. After 4 months of unnecessary worry and being unable to make plans for holidays etc it seems the wait it actually over.. Permit issued just not in our hands yet..Such drama from a government agency who deal with important documents and important decisions about people's lives...
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Fei
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by Fei » Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:19 pm
[quote="Fei"]EEA2 form to Home Office = 17 Feb 2012
Home office received = 20 Feb 2012
COA = no news???
Email on 20 March = No reply
Call 0151 672 5626 ( Opt1, then 2). no one pick up my call.
I am now holding my EEA Family permit which expire on 22 April 2012.
It takes too long to get my COA. Should be getting it by now! ;([/quote]
i got my COA today!
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EEA2 submit on 20 Feb 2012
COA received 10 April 2012 ( 7 weeks = 49 days)
RC = Waiting
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by greatscott » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:18 pm
Fei wrote:Fei wrote:EEA2 form to Home Office = 17 Feb 2012
Home office received = 20 Feb 2012
COA = no news???
Email on 20 March = No reply
Call 0151 672 5626 ( Opt1, then 2). no one pick up my call.
I am now holding my EEA Family permit which expire on 22 April 2012.
It takes too long to get my COA. Should be getting it by now! ;(
i got my COA today!
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EEA2 submit on 20 Feb 2012
COA received 10 April 2012 ( 7 weeks = 49 days)
RC = Waiting
congrats Fei!
our EEA2 was also submitted on 20 feb 2012.
--no COA
hopefully it's around the corner

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by zahirsona » Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:24 pm
Fei wrote:Fei wrote:EEA2 form to Home Office = 17 Feb 2012
Home office received = 20 Feb 2012
COA = no news???
Email on 20 March = No reply
Call 0151 672 5626 ( Opt1, then 2). no one pick up my call.
I am now holding my EEA Family permit which expire on 22 April 2012.
It takes too long to get my COA. Should be getting it by now! ;(
i got my COA today!
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EEA2 submit on 20 Feb 2012
COA received 10 April 2012 ( 7 weeks = 49 days)
RC = Waiting
congratulation you got COA did they give you work permission or not
Zkhan
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zubby007
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by zubby007 » Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:20 pm
[quote="Fei"][quote="Fei"]EEA2 form to Home Office = 17 Feb 2012
Home office received = 20 Feb 2012
COA = no news???
Email on 20 March = No reply
Call 0151 672 5626 ( Opt1, then 2). no one pick up my call.
I am now holding my EEA Family permit which expire on 22 April 2012.
It takes too long to get my COA. Should be getting it by now! ;([/quote]
i got my COA today!
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EEA2 submit on 20 Feb 2012
COA received 10 April 2012 ( 7 weeks = 49 days)
RC = Waiting[/quote]
Hi mate, you didn't send you passport with your Application or did they sent it back to you?