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EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Use this section for any queries concerning the EU Settlement Scheme, for applicants holding pre-settled and settled status.

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Time to get the CoA or final decision as first time BRC applicant in new system

Poll ended at Sun Sep 01, 2019 4:30 pm

Within 2 weeks of biometrics appointment
38
41%
Within 1 month of biometrics appointment
21
23%
Within 3 months of biometrics appointment
4
4%
Have not received anything yet (2 weeks not up)
14
15%
Have not received anything for more than 3 months.
15
16%
Received after 3 months.
1
1%
 
Total votes: 93

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by ryuzaki » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:54 pm

You should be able to travel, at least up until the end of this year. After that no one knows.

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by kumitrue » Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 am

Zadith14 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pm
BrunoK1441 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pm
Zadith14 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:51 pm
docado 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.
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
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?
I meant to travel to European countries without visa or not
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 UK

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by lisa1933 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:20 am

kumitrue wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 am
Zadith14 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pm
BrunoK1441 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:06 pm
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
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?
I meant to travel to European countries without visa or not
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 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..

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by strawbea » Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:18 am

My 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 pm
strawbea wrote:
Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:06 pm
Hi 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 am
Hi 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 :?
carol610098938 wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:56 pm
Good 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.
Please what info did you provide your MP with as I might be contacting mine soon
Thanks a lot

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Zadith14 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:23 am

lisa1933 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:20 am
kumitrue wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 am
Zadith14 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pm
BrunoK1441 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?
I meant to travel to European countries without visa or not
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 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..
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)

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by CR001 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:25 am

Zadith14 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:23 am
lisa1933 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:20 am
kumitrue wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:26 am
Zadith14 wrote:
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:07 pm

I meant to travel to European countries without visa or not
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 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..
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)
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/

2. There is no 'EU' visa. It is a Schengen visa and no it is not only an online application, you have to submit in person etc.
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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by eke123 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:14 pm

strawbea wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:18 am
My 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 pm
strawbea wrote:
Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:06 pm
Hi 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 am
Hi 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 :?
Please what info did you provide your MP with as I might be contacting mine soon
Thanks a lot
Great
Thank you so much

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Jia2020 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm

Hey 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 :roll:
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.

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Alijee786 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:01 pm

Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
Welcome to wait game. Long delays for non-eu. My self waiting since mid November

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by timme » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pm

Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by lisa1933 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:48 pm

Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by lisa1933 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:49 pm

timme wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pm
Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
COA doesn’t give the right to work either, does it?

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by timme » Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:20 pm

lisa1933 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:49 pm
timme wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pm
Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
COA doesn’t give the right to work either, does it?
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.

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Jia2020 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:14 pm

lisa1933 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:48 pm
Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
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 nothing :(

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by lisa1933 » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:43 pm

Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:14 pm
lisa1933 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:48 pm
Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
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 nothing :(
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.

I didn’t have to wait for an email to book my biometrics appointment as the link was prompted to me at some point in the process. Once I’ve filled everything out, I believe. I also have it if I log back into my application. And I got an automated email immediately as I’ve submitted my application (it was late night some time around Christmas so couldn’t have been manual) saying “you have submitted your application, you must now book your biometrics appointment within 30 days”.

If you’ve got nothing in your mailbox and nothing when you log back in to see you application - just call them first thing tomorrow morning.

Good luck!

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Gablau » Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:49 am

Hi everyone,

I've received update for my Mom Non EU pre-settled status.

Timeline:

Application Submitted 07/12/2019
Biometrics 11/12/2019 (free)
COA 12/12/2019
pre-settled status granted by email 22/02/2020
BRP card should receive in 7 days written in email

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by arden » Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:13 am

Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
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.

Best of luck!

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Saa123 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:24 pm

Timeline

Application 1/11/19
Bio 4/11/19
COA 6/11/19

Funny thing in my coa saying you will receive decisions shortly I don’t think so it’s true

Continue waittttttttttting

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by lisa1933 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:59 pm

Just wanted to share my timeline in case it’s helpful:

Non-EEA, recently married to an EU citizen, was on Tier 4 for the last couple of years (5-year PhD program).

Application submitted 28/12/19
Biometrics (£75 to get an apt so quickly) 02/01/20
COA 15/01/20

Pre-settled status granted today 26/02/20.
Should get BRC within a week.

My husband has pre-settled status already. I’ve included his application number, my NiNo (should show over 2 years of part-time work in the UK), added the marriage certificate (UK), rental agreements for the last 2.5 years in the UK in both of our names, 2 more documents each to link us to the same address and my bank statement for a couple of month where I highlighted money movements between myself and my husband - you can see me paying him half the rent, and some more money going back and forth.

I didn’t have to send them any documents, the biometrics appointment counted as the ID check.

Hope this is helpful.

Good luck everyone!

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by adham1990mizo » Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:02 am

timme wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 9:20 pm
lisa1933 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:49 pm
timme wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:19 pm
Jia2020 wrote:
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:10 pm
Hey 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 :roll:
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.
COA doesn’t give the right to work either, does it?
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.
Hi all,

YES you can check. You can do this 'ECS Check' Employer Checking Service to verify the right to work in the UK using the government link.

As my COA e-mail is generic, I used the government website to check myself, and they sent me a PDF document saying "This person has the right to work". And this document is only valid for 6 months (because that's the longest waiting time to get a decision).

Background:
I am a Tier-2 holder married to EU citizen with pre-settled status. I used 'passport by post' as others say BRP is delayed. And I received my COA within 24 hours after submitting my biometrics.

Hope that wells and clarify as I had this question before!

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Maverick228 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:36 pm

Finally received my card 8) 8) 8)

Final timeline:

Application submitted 12/02/20
Biometrics enrolled 13/02/20
COA Received 15/02/20
Approved 21/02/20
BRC Received in mail 26/02/20

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by eke123 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:55 pm

Hello guys, till now I still haven't received anything after enrolling my biometrics on 27/01/2020.
Should I keep waiting or should I call them.
Any suggestions please.
Thank you in advance.

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by docado » Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:05 pm

Hi Guys,
I am in same situation like "eke123"went through biometrics on 28.01.2020. Haven't received anything yet only email of application submitted. No COA yet. Please suggest any idea what to do who had similar situation. I am worry cuz 6 m family permit is going to expire in March. Thank you indeed

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by Prettymum » Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:56 pm

eke123 wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:55 pm
Hello guys, till now I still haven't received anything after enrolling my biometrics on 27/01/2020.
Should I keep waiting or should I call them.
Any suggestions please.
Thank you in advance.
Call them

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Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Post by eke123 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:02 pm

Prettymum wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:56 pm
eke123 wrote:
Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:55 pm
Hello guys, till now I still haven't received anything after enrolling my biometrics on 27/01/2020.
Should I keep waiting or should I call them.
Any suggestions please.
Thank you in advance.
Call them

Great thank you
I'm going to call them straight away

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