EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

ngueda2009 · Post by **ngueda2009** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:17 pm

hi everyone has been granted pr today
HISTORY:
married in 2003 got rc in 2006 expiring in sept 2011.
divorced in may 2010.
applied for retention of rights on 12/08/2011
01 september 2010 received coa
pr granted on the 15 december 2010
received my passport today

thanks you very much for the support i received here . my thanks particularly to obie and olujay
good luck to everybody

chelseaM · Post by **chelseaM** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:30 pm

Many thanks for the useful info guys.In our situation any support is much appreciated. I'll give it a shot and,hopefuly,get some answers.

chelseaM · Post by **chelseaM** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:51 pm

@ Lisus -Congrats! Must feel great after all this time. By the way, what's the exp. date on your PR (if any)?
@ easy77- if you got them to put a note on your file that should get things moving. They might speed up the process just so that you don't call them any more. Just try not to let the whole waiting thing bring you down,you are getting there.

easy77 · Post by **easy77** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 3:35 am

@ lisus and ngueda2009 congrats!!!! Good that the waiting is over for u guys, u can now move on with your life without immigration restrictions. @ chelseaM thanks, hopefully it will arrive soon with my PR...

Lisus · Post by **Lisus** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:34 am

chelseaM wrote:@ Lisus -Congrats! Must feel great after all this time. By the way, what's the exp. date on your PR (if any)?
@ easy77- if you got them to put a note on your file that should get things moving. They might speed up the process just so that you don't call them any more. Just try not to let the whole waiting thing bring you down,you are getting there.

Hi ChelseaM,Thanks. The expire date in all PR are 10 years but of course I wont wait for this as I'm already planning to apply for BC. So we all can meet in the forum of BC and suffer a little bit more together (lol). Best of luck!

Lisus · Post by **Lisus** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:36 am

easy77 wrote:@ lisus and ngueda2009 congrats!!!! Good that the waiting is over for u guys, u can now move on with your life without immigration restrictions. @ chelseaM thanks, hopefully it will arrive soon with my PR...

Thanks Easy77 and best of luck!

ngueda2009 · Post by **ngueda2009** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:42 am

thanks easy 77 and good luck to all of you waiting

chelseaM · Post by **chelseaM** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:58 pm

Hi Guys! Called HO today at 11.45 am,waited 15 min on hold but got through,spoke to a nice lady who told me application is in the final stage, decision made today. Should receive it in up to 4 weeks. Told to call back in 2 weeks if not received. Thus:
Application made:01/10/10
COA received on 15/10/10
Decision made +final stage:13/01/11
Many thanks for the priceless info guys, very happy I've called.
Looks like they really did improve the processing times.
I never enclosed a prepaid postage envelope. Will this delay the process? or should I just send it now? Many thanks to all of you and good luck!

radi8 · Post by **radi8** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:53 pm

@ noble72uk , Mary1, Lisus, easy77
Thanks guys and Congratulations to those of you who got your PR soon. Itâ€™s a bit of reliefâ€¦Looking for holidays

@ easy77
Donâ€™t wory; you will get your PR soon .Sometimes when HO says your case is with a case worker, there were people in this forum, who had the PR already stamped.
@chelseaM,
I enclosed a prepaid postage envelope, but HO never used it; they sent the parcel with 2nd class stamp.

Next step BCâ€¦

lourrans · Post by **lourrans** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:23 am

Hi All

I am new to the site and could really use some help.

my wife is portuguese and we have been married for 5 years now.
i intend to apply for Residence Permit ( EEA4 form ) next month.
we have a 4 year old kid
just realised that she gets tax credits ( i think as a single mom ).
would that affect my application based on the fact that she is my sponsor?
and if it does, how bad is it? and how can i fix it?

really appreciate all help with this matter..
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Lourrans

86ti · Post by **86ti** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:12 am

lourrans wrote:i intend to apply for Residence Permit ( EEA4 form ) next month.

Form EEA4 is for a permanent residence card.

lourrans wrote:we have a 4 year old kid just realised that she gets tax credits ( i think as a single mom ).

Tax credits must be applied for jointly. If she is really receiving money as a single mum that may actually be benefit fraud. I guess you will have to resolve this issue first with HMRC.

lourrans · Post by **lourrans** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:24 pm

hi

Thank you for your repply.

whats the worst that could happen regarding the tax credits, she didnt do it intentionally. because i am not entitled to public funds ( i think ) she dind put me in the application.

whats the best way to sort it out? and how could it affect my application for residency?

thanks

86ti · Post by **86ti** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:35 pm

lourrans wrote:whats the worst that could happen regarding the tax credits, she didnt do it intentionally. because i am not entitled to public funds ( i think ) she dind put me in the application.

whats the best way to sort it out? and how could it affect my application for residency?

You really have to read what I have written above. The application form for tax credits clearly asks for the partner's data and their immigration status. By not putting you in she declared that she is a single mother which is obviously wrong (and may be construed as fraud, I think). You both are actually entitled to tax credits. The worst that obviously could happen is that she ends up in front of a judge. Contact HMRC as soon as possible and see how you can work that out with them.

Lisus · Post by **Lisus** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:28 am

lourrans wrote:Hi All

I am new to the site and could really use some help.

my wife is portuguese and we have been married for 5 years now.
i intend to apply for Residence Permit ( EEA4 form ) next month.
we have a 4 year old kid
just realised that she gets tax credits ( i think as a single mom ).
would that affect my application based on the fact that she is my sponsor?
and if it does, how bad is it? and how can i fix it?

really appreciate all help with this matter..

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Lourrans

86ti · Post by **86ti** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:54 am

Lisus wrote:So, for you have your PR, you should be living here in UK in a period of 5 years without any help from the government apart from the tax credit, as I already told before,it is fine.

I suggest to be a little bit more careful giving such advice. They would have been perfectly ok applying for tax credits (and receiving them under certain conditions) if it had been a joint application. The problem is that the wife has claimed as a single mum which probably means that she has received more money than what she was actually entitled to. Whether that could be construed as unreasonable burden to the state or not I do not know but I still think that the falsely made claim should be first sorted out with HMRC.

Lisus · Post by **Lisus** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:56 am

[quote="Lisus"][quote="lourrans"]Hi All

I am new to the site and could really use some help.

my wife is portuguese and we have been married for 5 years now.
i intend to apply for Residence Permit ( EEA4 form ) next month.
we have a 4 year old kid
just realised that she gets tax credits ( i think as a single mom ).
would that affect my application based on the fact that she is my sponsor?
and if it does, how bad is it? and how can i fix it?

really appreciate all help with this matter..

chelseaM · Post by **chelseaM** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:04 pm

[quote="lourrans"]

Hi lourrans,
Your situation is complicated...You might be in need of professional advise. If I were you I'd go and see a good immigration advisor,probably even 2 to get a 2nd oppinion.Most of them don't charge you for advice, you only need to pay if they file an application on your behalf. At least you'll know what to do next.Best of luck!

easy77 · Post by **easy77** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:21 pm

Hi, called HO today and was told application is with processing team, I honestly do not understand what they mean by that...any explanations will be highly appreciated.

chelseaM · Post by **chelseaM** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:47 pm

[quote="easy77"]Hi,easy77! Sorry to hear that. do you have any special circomstances that might delay your application processing? An immigration advisor told me that sometimes if the documents submitted as evidence are not clear enough(for example, they don't cover the complete period of 5 years, or there are other 'gaps' in the them,such as dates don't match with employer refferences or you have a record of offence which may effect your application etc) they need to verify and check with 3rd parties and this can take a while.And they can't proceed until they've verified.Also if you have previously made an application which has been denied they might look at this too. Have you applied more than 6 month ago? if not, and they are still within their time frame, they might not give you any updates untill you get to the final stage. I know how stressful this is but all you can do is wait. Best of luck and keep us updated!

easy77 · Post by **easy77** » Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:28 am

Hi, its less than 6 mths as I applied in august 2010, had a complicated previous application as did not have proof that ex spuse exercised treaty rights, but she now cooperates with me and gave me the needed document which I included in the application.

Hav72 · Post by **Hav72** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 3:59 pm

Hi there,

Submitted application in early October, got COA a couple of weeks later on 18/10/10. I've called twice to ask, and both times I've been turned down. They say that they can't give any info.

Anyone has been the same situation? Did you manage to get around it?

Txns.

chelseaM · Post by **chelseaM** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:26 pm

Hi Hav72,
I was in a similar situation. I applied in October too, got COA late October. Then no news. Until recently I couldn't get through to anyone at all-voicemail all the time. Then someone on this forum advised to call 01516725626, then press option1,then option2 and you should be able to get through to someone who can give you information. Make sure you have your case ID number ready and be very polite.I have been advised that my application is in the final stage.Since you applied arround the same time this might be the case with you too. Good luck

ariana · Post by **ariana** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:41 pm

HI ALL,
Please need some help regarding my application EEA4:
iam not EU came in UK june 2002
OCT 2004 married with EU in UK
FEB 2006 I recive Res Card till FEB 2011
2007 - we have a child apply for her res card,and now in my passport 2 res card for my self (one exp feb 2011,second oct 2012) and my child res card exp oct 2012.
nov 2008- divorce with my ex. ( married for 4 years)
applyed EEA4 with my child 09/12/2010 got COA today.Its says - Thank you for application for Permanent Residence Card. And all text as usuall,but at the end of letter:
-At this stage we are unable to confirm your right to work in the United Kingdom. This will depend on the outcome of the application. The enclosed Questions and Answers sheet provides more information about employment rights.

Why?
I supply all relevant documents with my application ( mar. certificate,divorce,ex husbant working from 2004-till now never stop,i am self emloyment all this time,child nursery letter, joint bank account,my comoany account and letter from accounter and revenue,all consil tax and bills for both names froom 2004-2008 and all....).
I dont understand what HO mean - We will consider your application but may need to contact you for some additional or alternative evidence.Until work on your application has been completed we will not be able to provide confirmation on your current status.
Its mean i have no right to work now? But how iam going to live? and my child?for 6 month waiting time? they ant me to close my company untill they consider my application?
What do you think? Probably its new Coa letter from this year.
Pleas dear experts i need your help and advise. Thanks.

86ti · Post by **86ti** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:46 pm

Please, keep your question in a single thread.

Hav72 · Post by **Hav72** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:33 pm

chelseaM wrote:Hi Hav72,
I was in a similar situation. I applied in October too, got COA late October. Then no news. Until recently I couldn't get through to anyone at all-voicemail all the time. Then someone on this forum advised to call 01516725626, then press option1,then option2 and you should be able to get through to someone who can give you information. Make sure you have your case ID number ready and be very polite.I have been advised that my application is in the final stage.Since you applied arround the same time this might be the case with you too. Good luck

Hi Chelsea,

I finally got through today, but they said that my case was being processed, not final stage yet. I guess I will have to be patient.

Thanks anyway.

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