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

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

Post by Nasara1 » Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:50 pm

N123 wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:15 pm
Thank you @Nasara1 & Teffteff
i am on the same boat
Did biomatric on 13 of July got COA on 15th of july and still waiting for decession... :(
The last time I spoke to them they told non eu application tend to take longer than usual .

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

Post by iibdii » Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:17 am

Update:
Non EU family member
Applied 07 August
Biomatrics 09 August
After 4 calls and 2emails they put the note on my file that i need COA before 10th September or i will lose work
COA received 4 Sept
Further evidence requested for relationship & residency from 14/15 and 18/19
Just finished uploading 39 documents covering most dates.

Thank you all especially hrak1978 who helped all the way answering all my silly questions, just last one for you
How long do they take usually after evidence submitted?

Hope everyone here gets good news soon

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

Post by asadaqeel » Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:13 am

Hi Guys below is my time line.


Application submitted 20 June,19

Biometrics 8 July,19

COA 19 July,19

Evidence of Eu sponsor requested for 2014 to 2019 on 26 July,19.

Provided all evidence on 2 Aug,19.

Called sevel times, they say everything is good on file file , my supporting document are approved, just waiting on decision


Dont know what to do, stressed out.

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

Post by hrak1978 » Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:15 am

@iibdii

From my experience not more than 10 days. But wait max 15 days then call them.
{ I'm not a solicitor, legal professional or immigration advisor, all of my posts are based on my online search and my own PR, ILR (LR), 2 FTT and 2 UTT refused but finally after 3 years of long battle I got my SETTLED STATUS. }

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

Post by jama44 » Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:09 pm

Hi Guys,

I am a South African married to an Italian passport holder.

Applied for the EEA FP. Did the application on 22nd August 2019. Did biometrics 23rd August 2019.

Got a mail on the 2nd September 2019 stating :

Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

Is it 15 days waiting from the time I got that mail or 15 days since I did biometrics ?

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

Post by passscit » Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:35 pm

Hi everyone,
Can you please answer what are the next steps for Non-EU citizens after we did biometrics? I thought we'd need to post the passport, but after reading some other replies here got confused.

If we don't have to post the passport, who has to do it as it's clearly mentioned in the process for Non-EU applications?

Thank you!

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

Post by Nasara1 » Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:59 pm

passscit wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 3:35 pm
Hi everyone,
Can you please answer what are the next steps for Non-EU citizens after we did biometrics? I thought we'd need to post the passport, but after reading some other replies here got confused.

If we don't have to post the passport, who has to do it as it's clearly mentioned in the process for Non-EU applications?

Thank you!
When you go to do your biometrics ,your passport will be scanned as well.So remember to carry your passport for your biometric.Good luck.

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

Post by Jabir314 » Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:59 pm

Hello guys
My timeline is;
Submitted my application with my ex wife on 22 May. Done biometric on same day 22nd May. Ex wife got settle status after proving her address for 2017/19 on 27 May. I got COA 06 June.
After just waiting. Emailed them on 30 July got email back saying that just need to wait everything is there nothing to be worried about. And now I’m stressed out I don’t know what’s gonna happen now.
Anyone in similar situation please update your timeline. Would be great.
Regards
Jabir

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

Post by Ilyaskhan » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:32 am

Hello guys, my marriage to the EU family member broke down in two years, Do you guys think my application eill still be considered as someone told me that I don’t fulfill the requirements as The marraige didnt last for 3 years. Please advise

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

Post by Ilyaskhan » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:36 am

hrak1978 wrote:
Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:10 pm
@littlemoor

Very pleased.

Congrats for SETTLED STATUS.

Enjoy the freedom.
I have a few questions about my case, my marriage dissolved in two years, Do you think I can stilll apply in the Eu settlement scheme

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

Post by msnawan » Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:22 pm

iibdii wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:17 am
Update:
Non EU family member
Applied 07 August
Biomatrics 09 August
After 4 calls and 2emails they put the note on my file that i need COA before 10th September or i will lose work
COA received 4 Sept
Further evidence requested for relationship & residency from 14/15 and 18/19
Just finished uploading 39 documents covering most dates.

Thank you all especially hrak1978 who helped all the way answering all my silly questions, just last one for you
How long do they take usually after evidence submitted?

Hope everyone here gets good news soon
i have almost similar situation. I have received my COA today 06-09-2019 via email. What documents did you uploaded for proof of relationship ? I have already submitted my marriage certificate, do you think is that enough ?

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

Post by askmeplz82 » Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:24 am

Ilyaskhan wrote:
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:32 am
Hello guys, my marriage to the EU family member broke down in two years, Do you guys think my application eill still be considered as someone told me that I don’t fulfill the requirements as The marraige didnt last for 3 years. Please advise
Sorry yes you need to be married for 3 years and live in the uK 1 year
UK Student Visa : 04/2004 - 09/2009
EEA Residence Card : 07/2010 - 7/2015
EU Settled Status: Confirmed on 16th July 2019
Naturalisation : Confirmed on 02nd Oct 2020
Passport Approval : 21st Feb 2021

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

Post by hrak1978 » Sat Sep 07, 2019 10:39 am

Yes true 3 years of marriage.

And

Yes proof of relationship the strongest one is a Marriage certificate.

So yes its enough
{ I'm not a solicitor, legal professional or immigration advisor, all of my posts are based on my online search and my own PR, ILR (LR), 2 FTT and 2 UTT refused but finally after 3 years of long battle I got my SETTLED STATUS. }

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

Post by asadaqeel » Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:31 pm

Jabir314 wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:59 pm
Hello guys
My timeline is;
Submitted my application with my ex wife on 22 May. Done biometric on same day 22nd May. Ex wife got settle status after proving her address for 2017/19 on 27 May. I got COA 06 June.
After just waiting. Emailed them on 30 July got email back saying that just need to wait everything is there nothing to be worried about. And now I’m stressed out I don’t know what’s gonna happen now.
Anyone in similar situation please update your timeline. Would be great.
Regards
Jabir
Hi Jabir,

Did you involve your MP to help with your case ?

Thanks

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

Post by gigtom » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:44 am

Ilyaskhan wrote:
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:32 am
Hello guys, my marriage to the EU family member broke down in two years, Do you guys think my application eill still be considered as someone told me that I don’t fulfill the requirements as The marraige didnt last for 3 years. Please advise
just apply with whatever documents you have and see what happens

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

Post by askmeplz82 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 2:08 pm

gigtom wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:44 am
Ilyaskhan wrote:
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:32 am
Hello guys, my marriage to the EU family member broke down in two years, Do you guys think my application eill still be considered as someone told me that I don’t fulfill the requirements as The marraige didnt last for 3 years. Please advise
just apply with whatever documents you have and see what happens
Don't do that ... see if you can somehow manage her and start divorce proceeding after 3 years //

My marriage also broke down after 2 years .. and since then i'm separated . almost 8 years separated. will start divorce preceding soon
UK Student Visa : 04/2004 - 09/2009
EEA Residence Card : 07/2010 - 7/2015
EU Settled Status: Confirmed on 16th July 2019
Naturalisation : Confirmed on 02nd Oct 2020
Passport Approval : 21st Feb 2021

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

Post by gigtom » Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:33 pm

askmeplz82 wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 2:08 pm
gigtom wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:44 am
Ilyaskhan wrote:
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:32 am
Hello guys, my marriage to the EU family member broke down in two years, Do you guys think my application eill still be considered as someone told me that I don’t fulfill the requirements as The marraige didnt last for 3 years. Please advise
just apply with whatever documents you have and see what happens
Don't do that ... see if you can somehow manage her and start divorce proceeding after 3 years //

My marriage also broke down after 2 years .. and since then i'm separated . almost 8 years separated. will start divorce preceding soon

He was legally married and he has his marriage cert i am assuming. His marriage has broken down as stated however he is not legally divorced so technically he is still a family member to his eea national spouse. I would advise he calls the support line and get advise from them directly.. of course without giving out too much info.

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

Post by Jabir314 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:57 pm

asadaqeel wrote:
Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:31 pm
Jabir314 wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:59 pm
Hello guys
My timeline is;
Submitted my application with my ex wife on 22 May. Done biometric on same day 22nd May. Ex wife got settle status after proving her address for 2017/19 on 27 May. I got COA 06 June.
After just waiting. Emailed them on 30 July got email back saying that just need to wait everything is there nothing to be worried about. And now I’m stressed out I don’t know what’s gonna happen now.
Anyone in similar situation please update your timeline. Would be great.
Regards
Jabir
Hi Jabir,

Did you involve your MP to help with your case ?

Thanks
Hi Asadaqeel
Yes I emailed him on 30th August and got reply from him on 2nd September now just waiting response from home office.
Regards
Jabir

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

Post by asadaqeel » Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:43 pm

Jabir314 wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:57 pm
asadaqeel wrote:
Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:31 pm
Jabir314 wrote:
Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:59 pm
Hello guys
My timeline is;
Submitted my application with my ex wife on 22 May. Done biometric on same day 22nd May. Ex wife got settle status after proving her address for 2017/19 on 27 May. I got COA 06 June.
After just waiting. Emailed them on 30 July got email back saying that just need to wait everything is there nothing to be worried about. And now I’m stressed out I don’t know what’s gonna happen now.
Anyone in similar situation please update your timeline. Would be great.
Regards
Jabir
Hi Jabir,

Did you involve your MP to help with your case ?

Thanks
Hi Asadaqeel
Yes I emailed him on 30th August and got reply from him on 2nd September now just waiting response from home office.
Regards
Jabir
Hi Jabir,

I emailed them on 5/09 got reply on 06/09, now waiting on H/o response.
MP said they could take 30 days to respond on this.

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

Post by Misfits » Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:36 pm

askmeplz82 wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:48 pm
Any NON EU here applied without EU national Documents ? I'm separated from my EEA national and she won't give me photocopy of her ID and Residency proof. So annoying.
Hey, yes your case is same as mine but still have not heard from HO yet.
Did you hear from them ?

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

Post by askmeplz82 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:26 pm

Misfits wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:36 pm
askmeplz82 wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:48 pm
Any NON EU here applied without EU national Documents ? I'm separated from my EEA national and she won't give me photocopy of her ID and Residency proof. So annoying.
Hey, yes your case is same as mine but still have not heard from HO yet.
Did you hear from them ?
I already have Settled Status . They called me after 2 months on 6th July asking for my EU family member Residency Proof. I had her national insurance number . I told the case worker my Ex won't help me. After 10 days Settled Status confirmed

UK Student Visa : 04/2004 - 09/2009
EEA Residence Stamp: 12/2009 - 03/2010
EEA Residence Card : 07/2010 - 7/2015
Eu Settlement Scheme : 01/05/ 2019
Biometrics: 01/05/2019
COA: 03/05/2019
EU Settled Status: Confirmed on 16th July 2019
UK Student Visa : 04/2004 - 09/2009
EEA Residence Card : 07/2010 - 7/2015
EU Settled Status: Confirmed on 16th July 2019
Naturalisation : Confirmed on 02nd Oct 2020
Passport Approval : 21st Feb 2021

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

Post by Nasara1 » Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:29 am

Misfits wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:36 pm
askmeplz82 wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:48 pm
Any NON EU here applied without EU national Documents ? I'm separated from my EEA national and she won't give me photocopy of her ID and Residency proof. So annoying.
Hey, yes your case is same as mine but still have not heard from HO yet.
Did you hear from them ?
I fall in same category.Got separated from wife 6 yrs ago.Had my divorce last year.I applied with documents showing we were living together for the first 4 months of our marriage (bills).My wife has now changed her name too.

My time tine
Application submitted 02/06/2019
Biometric done 09/06/2019
CoA received 19/06/2019

Still waiting for the final outcome.I called resolution centre several time.Same message they kept on telling me.Your application in progress waiting for a case worker .The last time I called they told me my case is not straight forward ,it has been passed to a senior case worker.

Has anyone got similar experience of their case being passed to a senior case worker.Thanks guys.This forum has been so helpful.God bless you are.

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

Post by Teffteff » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:40 am

Teffteff wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:10 pm
N123 wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:22 am
:roll:
ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE WAITING FOR DECESSION

Can you please kindly update yours waiting time .TIA
I applied on the 27 of July, my biometrics were taken on the 7th of August... I am still waiting, I haven’t even received my COA ... nothing, I have called them they admitted that my application is taking longer than normal, and the only reason it seems to be that I am not actually a EU citizen. They actually told me that they can’t tell me how much longer it is going to take, it could be a week or several months. This is mental, when you go to the guidelines it does not mention MONTHS...
......

Quick update just in case someone is waiting as long as me ...

After a month of submitting my biometrics, I have finally received an email wit the Certificate Of Application... now who knows how much longer I have to wait for the actual answer

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

Post by ariskar » Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:15 am

Teffteff wrote:
Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:40 am
Teffteff wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:10 pm
N123 wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:22 am
:roll:
ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE WAITING FOR DECESSION

Can you please kindly update yours waiting time .TIA
I applied on the 27 of July, my biometrics were taken on the 7th of August... I am still waiting, I haven’t even received my COA ... nothing, I have called them they admitted that my application is taking longer than normal, and the only reason it seems to be that I am not actually a EU citizen. They actually told me that they can’t tell me how much longer it is going to take, it could be a week or several months. This is mental, when you go to the guidelines it does not mention MONTHS...
......

Quick update just in case someone is waiting as long as me ...

After a month of submitting my biometrics, I have finally received an email wit the Certificate Of Application... now who knows how much longer I have to wait for the actual answer
My wife applied 30 June, got CoA 19 July, no answer yet.

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

Post by iibdii » Mon Sep 09, 2019 1:26 pm

askmeplz82 wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:26 pm
Misfits wrote:
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:36 pm
askmeplz82 wrote:
Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:48 pm
Any NON EU here applied without EU national Documents ? I'm separated from my EEA national and she won't give me photocopy of her ID and Residency proof. So annoying.
Hey, yes your case is same as mine but still have not heard from HO yet.
Did you hear from them ?
I already have Settled Status . They called me after 2 months on 6th July asking for my EU family member Residency Proof. I had her national insurance number . I told the case worker my Ex won't help me. After 10 days Settled Status confirmed

UK Student Visa : 04/2004 - 09/2009
EEA Residence Stamp: 12/2009 - 03/2010
EEA Residence Card : 07/2010 - 7/2015
Eu Settlement Scheme : 01/05/ 2019
Biometrics: 01/05/2019
COA: 03/05/2019
EU Settled Status: Confirmed on 16th July 2019
Can i ask what kind of phone number did they call from?
After submitting evidence i did receive a phone call which i missed it was from some recruitment company in Leicester but on googling number they dont do any spam calls so i was wondering if i missed their call or was it just a spammer

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