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I think this issue has been discussed earlier on this forum. I understand that someone with BRC issued under the settlement scheme still requires a visa to travel to the EU countries (which the UK is not anymore). The visa can be obtained normally free of charge at the embassy/visa centre of the EU national. A BRC cardholder is not restricted in terms of travelling to and from the UKZadith14 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pmI meant to travel to European countries without visa or notBrunoK1441 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pmI’m sorry, I don’t fully understand. Are you saying that non-eu citizens with settled /pre settled status are not able to travel outside or re enter the U.K. without their EU spouses that they applied for their settlement through?Zadith14 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:51 pmHi Decado. Thanks for the above clarity. I will need to dig a little bit more on travelling with BRC. Some links I have been reading says that my husband can travel with his BRC as long as he does with me (eu national) https://www.google.com/amp/s/europa.eu/ ... amp_en.htmdocado wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:43 pm
Hi Zadith14,
What I read and understood so far about the "leave to remain" means a temporary permission to stay in the UK. That would change into ILR upon accumulating 5 years in the UK and fulfilling other requirements.
Well I think card issued under EU settlement scheme doesn't allow to travel to EU as it is not like the RC of EEA family member on which it is printed "Residence card of the family member of a union citizen". I am not sure whether one can apply for EEA2 RC after obtaining an EU settlement based.
kumitrue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 amI think this issue has been discussed earlier on this forum. I understand that someone with BRC issued under the settlement scheme still requires a visa to travel to the EU countries (which the UK is not anymore). The visa can be obtained normally free of charge at the embassy/visa centre of the EU national. A BRC cardholder is not restricted in terms of travelling to and from the UKZadith14 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pmI meant to travel to European countries without visa or notBrunoK1441 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pmI’m sorry, I don’t fully understand. Are you saying that non-eu citizens with settled /pre settled status are not able to travel outside or re enter the U.K. without their EU spouses that they applied for their settlement through?Zadith14 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:51 pm
Hi Decado. Thanks for the above clarity. I will need to dig a little bit more on travelling with BRC. Some links I have been reading says that my husband can travel with his BRC as long as he does with me (eu national) https://www.google.com/amp/s/europa.eu/ ... amp_en.htm
eke123 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 4:59 pmPlease what info did you provide your MP with as I might be contacting mine soonstrawbea wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:06 pmHi an update on my application - I've got the pre-settled status today 22/2/2020 via email, and they will send me the BRC within 7 days. I got in touch with my MP on 17/2/2020, that might have helped.
I hope everyone here will get it soon! Good luck!
strawbea wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:55 amHi I have a similar case here, I am from Hong Kong and had a T4 visa and currently T5. My EU partner has settled status.
14/10/2019 - Application submitted online
15/10/2019 - sent my passport
29/10/2019 - sent my BRP as well as they asked for it
2/1/2020 - got a letter for the biometric enrolment, biometric done on the next day in the post office
8/1/2020 - Coa
14/2/2020 - still waiting for the decision and the new biometric card
I have called many times and the answer is the same. It's with the caseworker and there is nothing else I need to provide.
This is really annoying as my current visa has just expired and I haven't got the new onecarol610098938 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:56 pmGood afternoon everyone,
Hope you are doing well, I would like to share my timeline and experience, hope I can get some advice and if you saw my problem and that could help you avoiding from some potential trap, that would be perfect.
I am a non eu T4 holder who have married to a eu citizen who has already got his pre-settlement. i chose "post" for my application.
finished my online application form at 22/11/2019 with my BRP.
Post my document the next day, got my confirm email showed I submitted successfully and I should post my BRP on 26/11/2019
posted my BRP in the same day, and they received 27/11/2019
got my BRP back within one week
after that it is a long time waiting, during the time with countless calls and emails to the resolution centre.
until today 13/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no coa.
they told me the reason it takes so long is because I used my BRP, obviously Passport and BRC is using the different system and BRP is under passport system, but since it is very similar as BRC, BRP application in the first place will go to BRC system, and it takes time to transfer from BRC to Passport system, so as a safe card if you have both a passport and BRP card, use passport to apply if you can, it will save your time I believe based on my experience. thank you , hope you all have a good day.
Thanks a lot
Thank you for the above. Is there a way to apply for Eu visa online for the BRC holder? We plan to go either to France or Brussels for a short trip. He will be travelling with me (EU citizen)lisa1933 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:20 amkumitrue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 amI think this issue has been discussed earlier on this forum. I understand that someone with BRC issued under the settlement scheme still requires a visa to travel to the EU countries (which the UK is not anymore). The visa can be obtained normally free of charge at the embassy/visa centre of the EU national. A BRC cardholder is not restricted in terms of travelling to and from the UKZadith14 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pmI meant to travel to European countries without visa or notBrunoK1441 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pm
I’m sorry, I don’t fully understand. Are you saying that non-eu citizens with settled /pre settled status are not able to travel outside or re enter the U.K. without their EU spouses that they applied for their settlement through?
Whether it is free of charge depends.. I’m non EU married to a Dutch. I can either get a free visa that I can only use if he is always with me crossing the border or I have to apply for a regular tourism/ visitor and pay the fee. I would imagine the embassy would be easier on my application given that I’m married to a national, but I still have to go through the regular application process if i want to be able to go to schengen on my own, as well..
1. You really should ask your Schengen visa questions in the EUROPE sub forum as these questions are not relevant in this topic or this sub forum and taking this topic 'off topic' with Schenge visa questions. europe-immigration-forum/Zadith14 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:23 amThank you for the above. Is there a way to apply for Eu visa online for the BRC holder? We plan to go either to France or Brussels for a short trip. He will be travelling with me (EU citizen)lisa1933 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:20 amkumitrue wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 amI think this issue has been discussed earlier on this forum. I understand that someone with BRC issued under the settlement scheme still requires a visa to travel to the EU countries (which the UK is not anymore). The visa can be obtained normally free of charge at the embassy/visa centre of the EU national. A BRC cardholder is not restricted in terms of travelling to and from the UK
Whether it is free of charge depends.. I’m non EU married to a Dutch. I can either get a free visa that I can only use if he is always with me crossing the border or I have to apply for a regular tourism/ visitor and pay the fee. I would imagine the embassy would be easier on my application given that I’m married to a national, but I still have to go through the regular application process if i want to be able to go to schengen on my own, as well..
Greatstrawbea wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:18 amMy husband got in touch with them on the phone,
they asked me to send the application number, name, date of birth, application timeline.
I also mentioned my current visa has expired.
eke123 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 4:59 pmPlease what info did you provide your MP with as I might be contacting mine soonstrawbea wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:06 pmHi an update on my application - I've got the pre-settled status today 22/2/2020 via email, and they will send me the BRC within 7 days. I got in touch with my MP on 17/2/2020, that might have helped.
I hope everyone here will get it soon! Good luck!
strawbea wrote: ↑Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:55 amHi I have a similar case here, I am from Hong Kong and had a T4 visa and currently T5. My EU partner has settled status.
14/10/2019 - Application submitted online
15/10/2019 - sent my passport
29/10/2019 - sent my BRP as well as they asked for it
2/1/2020 - got a letter for the biometric enrolment, biometric done on the next day in the post office
8/1/2020 - Coa
14/2/2020 - still waiting for the decision and the new biometric card
I have called many times and the answer is the same. It's with the caseworker and there is nothing else I need to provide.
This is really annoying as my current visa has just expired and I haven't got the new one
Thanks a lot
Welcome to wait game. Long delays for non-eu. My self waiting since mid NovemberJia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
don't worry, it is normal for BRP application, they are having problem of recognising BRP card to identify you, so it takes longer for BRP user than passport or BRC, I got my biometric letter after 3 months waiting, so you might not start to apply for jobs before you get your coa.Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
COA doesn’t give the right to work either, does it?timme wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pmdon't worry, it is normal for BRP application, they are having problem of recognising BRP card to identify you, so it takes longer for BRP user than passport or BRC, I got my biometric letter after 3 months waiting, so you might not start to apply for jobs before you get your coa.Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
I remember this question was discussed before, some of them provided coa to their employer and they seem use a government website to check if these people have right to work, and the answer is yes, but I am not 100% sure, hope someone would answer this question, I don't want to mislead people, thank you.lisa1933 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:49 pmCOA doesn’t give the right to work either, does it?timme wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pmdon't worry, it is normal for BRP application, they are having problem of recognising BRP card to identify you, so it takes longer for BRP user than passport or BRC, I got my biometric letter after 3 months waiting, so you might not start to apply for jobs before you get your coa.Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
Hi Lisa, thanks for your reply, but I haven't received any link for the biometric appointment, I even checked my spam and promotion box but there was nothinglisa1933 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:48 pmJia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
This is so weird as I’m in the same shoes and didn’t have to post my BRP or passport. Didn’t have to wait for a letter to go do biometrics, just followed a link and booked an apt right away. Then I called the resolution centre to check if I still had to post anything. They told me, the biometrics appointment counted as an identity check. Either way, it seems to get quite a bit of time to get a decision. But your application processing time starts from the moment you get biometrics done, so you should call them and figure out ASAP how to go do your biometrics.
It seems like we went through two very different processes as I was never asked to post my documents either (and already have a COA). You should really give them a call... they are very friendly and the waiting time isn’t too long.Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:14 pmHi Lisa, thanks for your reply, but I haven't received any link for the biometric appointment, I even checked my spam and promotion box but there was nothinglisa1933 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:48 pmJia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
This is so weird as I’m in the same shoes and didn’t have to post my BRP or passport. Didn’t have to wait for a letter to go do biometrics, just followed a link and booked an apt right away. Then I called the resolution centre to check if I still had to post anything. They told me, the biometrics appointment counted as an identity check. Either way, it seems to get quite a bit of time to get a decision. But your application processing time starts from the moment you get biometrics done, so you should call them and figure out ASAP how to go do your biometrics.
Something similar happened to my husband. He sent his BRP immediately after submitting his application last October and got it back fairly soon. He received the letter asking him to provide his biometric information only last week (so around 4 months after submitting the original application) and still has no COA. As someone mentioned before, it seems to be taking longer if you apply with your BRP.Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.
Hi all,timme wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:20 pmI remember this question was discussed before, some of them provided coa to their employer and they seem use a government website to check if these people have right to work, and the answer is yes, but I am not 100% sure, hope someone would answer this question, I don't want to mislead people, thank you.lisa1933 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:49 pmCOA doesn’t give the right to work either, does it?timme wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pmdon't worry, it is normal for BRP application, they are having problem of recognising BRP card to identify you, so it takes longer for BRP user than passport or BRC, I got my biometric letter after 3 months waiting, so you might not start to apply for jobs before you get your coa.Jia2020 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pmHey guys,
I am a Non- EU family member and was holding Tier4 visa, married EU citizen who is also applying for his pre-settlement.
I chose "post my BRP" for my application due to the phone app couldn't recognize my ID
Submitted online application form at 15/01/2020 and uploaded all the documents required, and got my confirmation email showed I should post my BRP.
Posted my BRP at 16/01/2020.
Got my BRP back at 20/01/2020.
After that it is a long time waiting and no update. I emailed the resolution centre and the answer they gave to me is "Having checked our records, we can confirm that your ID document has been linked to your application. You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your valid application, as soon as the manual verification process of your identity and nationality has been fully completed by the relevant team"
Till today 24/02/2020, still no biometric appointment letter, no CoA, and my Tier4 visa BRP card has expired on last week, I'm not sure how to prove my immigration status when I apply job, feeling so stressed.