EEA2 Application Timelines - ONLY 1 TOPIC - UpToDate

jayven · Post by **jayven** » Tue May 29, 2012 11:12 am

I feel for the December applicants. I have noticed that if you are willing to wait without calling them and mailing them then they will make you wait the full 6 months and maybe more.
I think calling them near enough every day might make them remember that they have a job to do!

mexapp2012 · Post by **mexapp2012** » Tue May 29, 2012 3:44 pm

jayven wrote:I feel for the December applicants. I have noticed that if you are willing to wait without calling them and mailing them then they will make you wait the full 6 months and maybe more.
I think calling them near enough every day might make them remember that they have a job to do!

Im not sure I agree with this. I called twice, and didnt get through either time, and I never emailed them, but I still got my RC in 2 months... There are others in similar situations, too...

I understand the December applicants doing this - calling and/or emailing for updates, but for those that have applied more recently and received their COA, Im not sure bombarding them with calls & emails will be in your best interests...

Samelamin · Post by **Samelamin** » Tue May 29, 2012 4:21 pm

I just called and the women on the phone refused to answer

I think they are not allowed to answer anything at all. they cant risk their jobs I dont think.

Just the way UKBA sets up, it sucks but we dont have a choice in the matter

goodies · Post by **goodies** » Tue May 29, 2012 5:05 pm

They will not even bother to take your details when the application is not up to the 6th month, I expected by now all December applicant mush have gotten their RC but this week is a bit slow of good news . I'm afraid of next week all because there is two bank holidays on a row.

jayven · Post by **jayven** » Tue May 29, 2012 5:12 pm

[quote="goodies"]They will not even bother to take your details when the application is not up to the 6th month, I expected by now all December applicant mush have gotten their RC but this week is a bit slow of good news . I'm afraid of next week all because there is two bank holidays on a row.[/quote]

hope to hear some good news soon!

goodies · Post by **goodies** » Tue May 29, 2012 5:25 pm

Jayven, that's what everybody here wanna hear

Samelamin · Post by **Samelamin** » Tue May 29, 2012 5:28 pm

yeah chances are we wont hear till the week after next due to the holidays

brianslade9 · Post by **brianslade9** » Tue May 29, 2012 6:27 pm

Hi all,

I am very new to this forum. I have some questions about travelling while my EEA2 is being processed and will be very thankful if I can get any advice from you.

I sent my EEA2 application on 15/03/2012, received by HO the next day (at least the Royal Mail tracking shows so)
COA received on 26/04/2012 (dated 19/04/2012)
Requested passport return to travel on 25/05/2012
Passport received 29/05/2012 (in the special delivery envelope I enclosed with my application)

Initially I wasn't plan to do any travel abroad until my application is finalised. However, I got the change to join my husband for a conference trip next week, so decided to ask the passport back. Then I realise here comes a small problem.

I am currently on student visa (valid until Jan 2014). However I am starting my leave of absence from June to September, to prepare for my wedding reception in my home country, as we only had a civil ceremony in the council last year in Scotland). I believe I will not be allowed to use my student visa as I do not fulfill the student status anymore.

I am just wondering if I will have any trouble re-entering UK, given
1). I am a non-visa nation, allowed to visit and stay in UK for up to 6 months
2). I have booked my flights home for end of July, showing I have no intention to stay in UK longer than I am allowed
3). I have the COA and will be travelling with my husband

Thank you very much in advanced for helping.

Congratulations to all who have received their RC and hope those who are still waiting can get their as the soonest manner.

heath2006 · Post by **heath2006** » Tue May 29, 2012 6:54 pm

[quote="brianslade9"]Hi all,

I am very new to this forum. I have some questions about travelling while my EEA2 is being processed and will be very thankful if I can get any advice from you.

I sent my EEA2 application on 15/03/2012, received by HO the next day (at least the Royal Mail tracking shows so)
COA received on 26/04/2012 (dated 19/04/2012)
Requested passport return to travel on 25/05/2012
Passport received 29/05/2012 (in the special delivery envelope I enclosed with my application)

Initially I wasn't plan to do any travel abroad until my application is finalised. However, I got the change to join my husband for a conference trip next week, so decided to ask the passport back. Then I realise here comes a small problem.

I am currently on student visa (valid until Jan 2014). However I am starting my leave of absence from June to September, to prepare for my wedding reception in my home country, as we only had a civil ceremony in the council last year in Scotland). I believe I will not be allowed to use my student visa as I do not fulfill the student status anymore.

I am just wondering if I will have any trouble re-entering UK, given
1). I am a non-visa nation, allowed to visit and stay in UK for up to 6 months
2). I have booked my flights home for end of July, showing I have no intention to stay in UK longer than I am allowed
3). I have the COA and will be travelling with my husband

Thank you very much in advanced for helping.

Congratulations to all who have received their RC and hope those who are still waiting can get their as the soonest manner.[/quote]

hi brianslade9,

may i ask how you managed to get your passport back within 4 days? we sent an email 2 weeks ago requesting ours back and have not received the documents nor a reply. we then called UKBA a week ago and the lady put in a second request. still no news. i called again today and i was told that the passports have not been dispatched as yet. we also provided a self addressed special delivery envelope with the original application so this should not delay the process. i am really worried as we need to travel in 2 weeks time and no sign of our passports.

thanks

brianslade9 · Post by **brianslade9** » Tue May 29, 2012 7:11 pm

hi brianslade9,

may i ask how you managed to get your passport back within 4 days? we sent an email 2 weeks ago requesting ours back and have not received the documents nor a reply. we then called UKBA a week ago and the lady put in a second request. still no news. i called again today and i was told that the passports have not been dispatched as yet. we also provided a self addressed special delivery envelope with the original application so this should not delay the process. i am really worried as we need to travel in 2 weeks time and no sign of our passports.

thanks[/quote]

Hi heath2006,

To be honest, I really have no idea on how Home Office UKBA works as it really doesn't make much sense, does it?

My husband called last Friday, the lady in the phone asked me to provide my information, and asked to speak with my husband about our plans for travelling. Maybe out travel date seems urgent enough for them to send my passport yesterday.

Perhaps they are in the process of issuing your RC and you'll get your passport with it. All the best!

heath2006 · Post by **heath2006** » Tue May 29, 2012 7:34 pm

Hi heath2006,

To be honest, I really have no idea on how Home Office UKBA works as it really doesn't make much sense, does it?

My husband called last Friday, the lady in the phone asked me to provide my information, and asked to speak with my husband about our plans for travelling. Maybe out travel date seems urgent enough for them to send my passport yesterday.

Perhaps they are in the process of issuing your RC and you'll get your passport with it. All the best![/quote]

thanks for the info. we were asked pretty much the same questions by the UKBA lady when we put in the second request a week ago. i totally agree with you that the way they work doesn't make much sense. have a nice trip!

goodies · Post by **goodies** » Wed May 30, 2012 8:09 am

Good day to everyone waiting for his/her RC. Moreover those who have received their RC recently should try and share their timeline

mexapp2012 · Post by **mexapp2012** » Wed May 30, 2012 9:24 am

brianslade9 wrote:Hi all,

I am very new to this forum. I have some questions about travelling while my EEA2 is being processed and will be very thankful if I can get any advice from you.

I sent my EEA2 application on 15/03/2012, received by HO the next day (at least the Royal Mail tracking shows so)
COA received on 26/04/2012 (dated 19/04/2012)
Requested passport return to travel on 25/05/2012
Passport received 29/05/2012 (in the special delivery envelope I enclosed with my application)

Initially I wasn't plan to do any travel abroad until my application is finalised. However, I got the change to join my husband for a conference trip next week, so decided to ask the passport back. Then I realise here comes a small problem.

I am currently on student visa (valid until Jan 2014). However I am starting my leave of absence from June to September, to prepare for my wedding reception in my home country, as we only had a civil ceremony in the council last year in Scotland). I believe I will not be allowed to use my student visa as I do not fulfill the student status anymore.

I am just wondering if I will have any trouble re-entering UK, given
1). I am a non-visa nation, allowed to visit and stay in UK for up to 6 months
2). I have booked my flights home for end of July, showing I have no intention to stay in UK longer than I am allowed
3). I have the COA and will be travelling with my husband

Thank you very much in advanced for helping.

Congratulations to all who have received their RC and hope those who are still waiting can get their as the soonest manner.

To me, it sounds like as long as you have your passport (coupled with your COA), you should be fine... I think your residence status for the UK (by virtue of being married to an EU citizen) trumps your home country's arrangement with the UK... you might even be able to continue your studies beyond your student visa expiry in jan 2014, but id double check that with the university, to be sure...

waren2k12 · Post by **waren2k12** » Wed May 30, 2012 12:55 pm

Hi guys, I've been watching this forum for a while so I decided to join and share my experience.
My solicitor sent my application in Mid October 2011
I received my COA by the end of February with the following details:
COA dated 24th of February 12
Application received on 24th of January 2012
Right to work in the UK whilst application is under consideration
And Im still waiting in vain for the RC to come!

For all of you waiting desperately, let me tell you something.
My passport has been with the HO for 5 YEARS!! (My only source of ID), I had several applications refused ever since I came here as a student (Student visa extension, human rights etc). I've lived with it but it hasn't been easy at all. I lost hope long time ago and almost lost faith in my religion. But now, I believe.
I came here when I was 18, now im 25, as my passport is my only ID, I couldnt go clubbing/pubs with my friends, couldnt even buy a beer, cant apply for a driving license, cant apply for a bank card...yes, the list goes on..

So guys, hold on, it's just a matter of time! The less we think about it, the sooner its gonna come! Good things come to those who wait!

marz · Post by **marz** » Wed May 30, 2012 2:26 pm

waren2k12 wrote:Hi guys, I've been watching this forum for a while so I decided to join and share my experience.
My solicitor sent my application in Mid October 2011
I received my COA by the end of February with the following details:
COA dated 24th of February 12
Application received on 24th of January 2012

Application sent mid October ... Application received 24th Jan ???

waren2k12 · Post by **waren2k12** » Wed May 30, 2012 2:39 pm

Yes I know! I left everything with my solicitor and by mid or end of october he told me he sent it already and should wait around 3 months to get an answer.
In January I called him and he told me still no response and it may be because of xmas holidays etc. Finally by the end of Feb 12, he called me saying "we've got the letter that allows you to work meanwhile.
My partner and I was a bit confused on how long they took since Mid October!!

marz · Post by **marz** » Wed May 30, 2012 2:55 pm

waren2k12 wrote:Yes I know! I left everything with my solicitor and by mid or end of october he told me he sent it already and should wait around 3 months to get an answer.
In January I called him and he told me still no response and it may be because of xmas holidays etc. Finally by the end of Feb 12, he called me saying "we've got the letter that allows you to work meanwhile.
My partner and I was a bit confused on how long they took since Mid October!!

strange, it means ur SIX MONTHS PERIOD is from 24th jan-24th july,

waren2k12 · Post by **waren2k12** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:01 pm

I was really looking forward to get my RC by end of May or beginning of June!

My solocitor has advised me to contact my local MP today in able to request an update on my application.
It does get frustrating at times!!

marz · Post by **marz** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:31 pm

waren2k12 wrote: I was really looking forward to get my RC by end of May or beginning of June!
My solocitor has advised me to contact my local MP today in able to request an update on my application.
It does get frustrating at times!!

well its confusing, ur solicitor shd have a tracking number or ref for ur application as proof that he sent it in OCT.

waren2k12 · Post by **waren2k12** » Wed May 30, 2012 3:57 pm

How can I know when it was sent based on the reference? My ref ends up with 11, does that mean it was in year 11?

Ikonkar · Post by **Ikonkar** » Wed May 30, 2012 4:10 pm

waren2k12 wrote:How can I know when it was sent based on the reference? My ref ends up with 11, does that mean it was in year 11?

Mate if I was you, I would ring them up directly, the ref number or case ID number is mentioned on the COA, ring them up and request for your RC. You'll need to push HO to get answers.

All the best.

Anatole · Post by **Anatole** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:48 pm

Would anyone have the right number to call for a passport return?

SEO10 · Post by **SEO10** » Wed May 30, 2012 5:58 pm

Hi All,

Did anyone else send it in may ?

My Timeline is:

EEA2 sent - 30/04/12
HO recieved - 01/05/12
COA - ????
RC - ???

mcovet · Post by **mcovet** » Wed May 30, 2012 10:50 pm

Anatole wrote:Would anyone have the right number to call for a passport return?

get into the habit of using the www.saynoto0870.com website which will save u some money

u can call ukba on 01516725626 and choose option 1 then 2. wait a bit on the line, there will also be a fax sound and as if someone is dialing as well, u should ignore those and carry on waiting, average is around 5-10 minutes wait. tell thek u need passport for urgent travel and ask them to request it asap. u should get ur passport back within a week or sooner. the ukba are quite good at returning passports.

Anatole · Post by **Anatole** » Thu May 31, 2012 5:00 pm

mcovet wrote:
Anatole wrote:Would anyone have the right number to call for a passport return?
get into the habit of using the www.saynoto0870.com website which will save u some money

u can call ukba on 01516725626 and choose option 1 then 2. wait a bit on the line, there will also be a fax sound and as if someone is dialing as well, u should ignore those and carry on waiting, average is around 5-10 minutes wait. tell thek u need passport for urgent travel and ask them to request it asap. u should get ur passport back within a week or sooner. the ukba are quite good at returning passports.

Thanks so much for your info. It was useful.

I rang them to ask my passport back. The lady on the phone said that the documents have been sent back to our solicitor on 22 May. When I asked if the RC had been granted she was very standoffish and uttered something that it had not yet been processed. When I asked her to explain to me what it meant, she hung up and we were disconnected.
But, if the documents have been sent back 22 May and the RC 'not processed' then it looks like bad news.

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