Applying for EEA Family Permit in Spain.

Post by **Directive/2004/38/EC** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:40 pm

jrge wrote:All of you guys/girls have helped tons of people without even knowing them; being me one of those.

I would love to meet some of the people on this board. (And I would love not to meet some others.)

jrge · Post by **jrge** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:22 pm

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:
jrge wrote: I would love to meet some of the people on this board. (And I would love not to meet some others.)

lol...you just quoted the CFO of my company. That's her favorite sentence..

Cheer up mate! life isn't fair, but we can all make a difference.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:27 pm

Jrge please let us know when your friends hear anything re their application. I understand ours is most probably more complex than theirs so will take longer but still good to know. As last Thursday and Friday were holidays and not including the Monday we submitted, it has been 7 working days so far. Fingers crossed next week is the week.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:09 pm

No news COULD be good news?

I know our case is complex but we are trying to live each day with hope. We cannot sleep much these days awaiting news, nothing so far

We handed in documents/biometrics April 2nd.

jrge · Post by **jrge** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 6:01 pm

Laura721 wrote:No news COULD be good news?

I know our case is complex but we are trying to live each day with hope. We cannot sleep much these days awaiting news, nothing so far We handed in documents/biometrics April 2nd.

I'm sorry for the delay (was out on a business trip).

Today, 18th April, my friend's wife has received her EEA Family Permit. It was approved on 16th April.

Her flight has already been booked, and she's flying into London this incoming Sunday.

Hang in there, it'll come soon!

Post by **EUsmileWEallsmile** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:21 pm

jrge wrote:
Laura721 wrote:No news COULD be good news?

I know our case is complex but we are trying to live each day with hope. We cannot sleep much these days awaiting news, nothing so far :( We handed in documents/biometrics April 2nd.
I'm sorry for the delay (was out on a business trip).

Today, 18th April, my friend's wife has received her EEA Family Permit. It was approved on 16th April.

Her flight has already been booked, and she's flying into London this incoming Sunday.

Hang in there, it'll come soon!

What was the length of time - around 10 days?

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:31 pm

They gave documents in day after us so April 3rd (correct me if I am wrong), after that there were 2 bank holidays in Madrid so Monday 16th when it was issued was 7th working day.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:32 pm

And congratulations to your friends, by the way!

jrge · Post by **jrge** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:17 am

She had her biometrics done on 4th April, but was told her file wouldn't be assigned to an ECO until 10th April (don't know why).

Calendar days, it took 14 days.

Post by **EUsmileWEallsmile** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:29 pm

jrge wrote:She had her biometrics done on 4th April, but was told her file wouldn't be assigned to an ECO until 10th April (don't know why).

Calendar days, it took 14 days.

Not a bad timescale when you compare it to the person applying from Pakistan.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 6&start=20

jrge · Post by **jrge** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 5:36 pm

Laura721 wrote:And congratulations to your friends, by the way!

Hi,

Any news yet?

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:40 pm

Hi jrge, thanks for asking. Nothing yet, I emailed worldbridge today to try and get an update, will call wed/thurs as basically 15 working days will have passed wednesday. Time goes v slowly, not nice at all.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:52 pm

"Once a decision is made on your application you will receive an email from the British Consulate."

Part of the worldbridge reply to me, Jrge, are you able to verify with your friends if they did receive an email when the decision was made ie before receiving documents back? Much appreciated

"Please be informed that it is not possible to track the status of visa applications submitted in Spain. The visa process for non-settlement applications may take up to 15 working days (weekends and local holidays are not included) after the day of your appointment."

I been told to contact them on Thursday when 15 working days is up. If it is impossible to track an application then it will be interesting to see what they are going to do on Thursday.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:57 am

Well, today is the 15th working day and no news. I am very concerned they are going to come back and say they lost everything.

Shall I write to worldbridge now or this evening?

newbieholland · Post by **newbieholland** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:02 pm

Laura721 wrote:Well, today is the 15th working day and no news. I am very concerned they are going to come back and say they lost everything.

Shall I write to worldbridge now or this evening?

I would suggest write or call WBS this morning and wait till the end of the day ! You should have either the outcome or reasons explaining any further delays.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:12 pm

Thanks, have written to them again just now by email and will call in the morning if I hear nothing. Going to have to top up my phone with loads of money first, the cost is just ridiculous.

newbieholland · Post by **newbieholland** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:22 pm

Laura721 wrote:Thanks, have written to them again just now by email and will call in the morning if I hear nothing. Going to have to top up my phone with loads of money first, the cost is just ridiculous.

Trust me I know it! But it will be worth your while! We hope you have the outcome today.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:30 pm

Thanks very much. Hope so too. It sounds so pathetic probably but I just feel like bursting into tears to be honest. I just want to go home to my country, with my husband.

jrge · Post by **jrge** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:01 pm

Laura721 wrote:Thanks very much. Hope so too. It sounds so pathetic probably but I just feel like bursting into tears to be honest. I just want to go home to my country, with my husband.

Hey you! Cheer up, now you have to be stronger than ever in order to bring your husband home. Let's leave the tears for later, can we?

I've spoken with my friend today, and his wife didn't receive any email at all during the process, only the day after she had received her documents they sent her a survey to fill out.

I've read again all your old postings, and it seems you have done everything right.

I believe your husband's FP will arrive in the next couple of days.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 2:11 pm

Thanks jrge

will keep you all updated.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:11 am

Have just got off the phone with Worldbridge, who told me they will get back to us before 5pm today probably by email.

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:43 pm

I have just received this email from the Madrid Visa Section after calling Worldbridge today at 9 am:

Dear ,

We are writing to you following receipt of your email regarding your husband’s visa application for the UK. We have checked the status of your husband’s application and it is still being processed. Please note that applications can take 15 days or longer.

Yours sincerely,

Madrid Visa Section

Is this acceptable? I find this unacceptable for an EEA Family Permit application. I do not know if I can even reply to the email but I want to try. Please help me, what can I say? Appreciate any response please please please, going out of my mind here

thank you.

jrge · Post by **jrge** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:35 pm

Laura721 wrote:I have just received this email from the Madrid Visa Section after calling Worldbridge today at 9 am:

Dear ,

We are writing to you following receipt of your email regarding your husband’s visa application for the UK. We have checked the status of your husband’s application and it is still being processed. Please note that applications can take 15 days or longer.

Yours sincerely,

Madrid Visa Section

Is this acceptable? I find this unacceptable for an EEA Family Permit application. I do not know if I can even reply to the email but I want to try. Please help me, what can I say? Appreciate any response please please please, going out of my mind here thank you.

Hi Laura,

I'm sorry to hear about this delay. I know how frustrating this can be. I've been waiting for some documents to be approved since January, and every day is a complete challenge.

You certainly can go ahead and politely remind them what Directive 2004/38/EC says:

"Such permits shall be issued free of charge, as soon as possible and on the basis of an accelerated procedure.“

But honestly, I don't think they will come back to you with an expedited answer. You can always try!

newbieholland · Post by **newbieholland** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:24 pm

Hey Laura,

I am sure there is a provision in the directive that they would have to give you a viable reason for holding the application for longer than 21 days or 15 working days. I will try and find out the link and postit here tomorrow as I can't do much on mobile right now. Meanwhile speak to your Europe free online chat tomorrow morning to find out the relevant legislation.

Stay strong . We have recently been through this and I know how it feels. God bless!

Laura721 · Post by **Laura721** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:16 am

Thanks Newbie, the only thing I can see is in the UK Border Agency Staff Guidance Notes where it says any delay should be justified. They gave me no reason for the delay. Please send me link when you can, although I did send them an email yesterday which may have been ignored. Should I just post another query through Worldbridge with this information later on and see what happens?

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