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vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:48 pm

guys,

i'd like to know what is the success rate for retention of right, please post links (form this forum only) in here, or if you have a story or maybe yourself went through it please post here.

i hear the HO doesnt like the rentention of right process that much is that correct?

vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:33 pm

really guys, are the odds that bad?

vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:17 am

really guys, are the odds that bad?

troubled · Post by **troubled** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:29 am

Retain the right of residence is the route most of us qualify for PR.You need demonstrate exercise of treaty right by your eea partner and yourself. Go to this link http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIAT/2010/00003.html

mego_1980 · Post by **mego_1980** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 4:08 pm

troubled wrote:Retain the right of residence is the route most of us qualify for PR.You need demonstrate exercise of treaty right by your eea partner and yourself. Go to this link http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIAT/2010/00003.html

I don't think there is any successful story with regards to retaining rights.
I'm thinking to apply for HSMP if i will be refused.

michelinha · Post by **michelinha** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:27 pm

I was succesfull on Right of Retention of Residency,

When my ex EEA husband started the divorce procedings, we werent best friends anymore, so it took long time to get it the divorce done.
After that I ve sent all my papers, and just a copy of his passport with 3 years of bank statement, divorce decree, letter from accountant, tax receipt, NI receipt, invoices and letter from university.
After 11 months I was granted another 5years.

As my first family permit is finished now in 4/2010, does anybody know if can I apply for a PR now?

thank you.

js101 · Post by **js101** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 5:43 pm

Hi all,
I'm about to submit my papers to retain the right of residence. Can som1 plz pm me with a template of the cover letter for HO for this purpose.
I'll keep you updated once i'll send off everything.

vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:19 pm

michelinha wrote: As my first family permit is finished now in 4/2010, does anybody know if can I apply for a PR now?

thank you.

yes you can, you just need to prove that since your divorce you have been working/studying/business/self-sufficient. you should them be granted PR.

just out of interest, did you do the retention of rights all by yourself with just a covering letter? i asked around and some solicitors out there are charging Â£1000 just to apply.

michelinha · Post by **michelinha** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:42 pm

Thanks Vegeta!

Yeah its ridiculos what they charge isnt it? my solicitor charge me Â£600.

As I ve applied thought a solicitor so I wouldnt have that letter! Sorry.

vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:04 pm

i PMed a question...

vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:53 pm

js101 wrote:Hi all,
I'm about to submit my papers to retain the right of residence. Can som1 plz pm me with a template of the cover letter for HO for this purpose.
I'll keep you updated once i'll send off everything.

any news on the cover letter?

js101 · Post by **js101** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 4:11 pm

hi vegeta,

I ddnt send my docs to HO yet. My ex started new court proceeding due next month to remove my son (who is living in shared custody), permanently from UK jurisdiction.

so I been busy chasing up my lawyer etc. She wants to take away my right to be with Him.

vegeta_2009 · Post by **vegeta_2009** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:26 pm

js101 wrote:hi vegeta,

I ddnt send my docs to HO yet. My ex started new court proceeding due next month to remove my son (who is living in shared custody), permanently from UK jurisdiction.

so I been busy chasing up my lawyer etc. She wants to take away my right to be with Him.

sorry man, all the best, i dont think she'll be able to prevent you from seeing your child completely. good luck and all the best, just remember "This too shall pass", hang in there.

js101 · Post by **js101** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:56 pm

thanx m8. I hope she wont. From last 1 year my son is living wt me 3 full days n nights...........
she offerd me that she wl bring hm here twice a year for contact.....

but i refused it n now she's gone to court for it.

I'm keeping good faith n hope n wl let u know any outcomes...

sleeper · Post by **sleeper** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 11:56 am

Just to let everyone who is interested know, that I retained my rights of residence. Application form sent in January 2010 received mid June 2010 (4.5 month waiting). Documents sent to HO: 1. Passport + EEA2 form + covering letter 2. Letter confirming my ex employment for a year before decree absolute is issued. 3. My P60â€™s + payslips 4. Decree absolute. 5. Bills, bank statements, credit card statements and other docs (both names).

Any questions, please askâ€¦

Good luck to everyone and thank you for your advice.

My full story is here http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=46386

yusfaith · Post by **yusfaith** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:34 pm

sleeper wrote:Just to let everyone who is interested know, that I retained my rights of residence. Application form sent in January 2010 received mid June 2010 (4.5 month waiting). Documents sent to HO: 1. Passport + EEA2 form + covering letter 2. Letter confirming my ex employment for a year before decree absolute is issued. 3. My P60â€™s + payslips 4. Decree absolute. 5. Bills, bank statements, credit card statements and other docs (both names).

Any questions, please askâ€¦

Good luck to everyone and thank you for your advice.

My full story is here http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=46386

Congrats Sleeper. do you ,mean you were granted retain right or PR? and if it's retain right, did they issued you with another RC and till when?

sleeper · Post by **sleeper** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:14 pm

It's a new RC for 5 years (same as I had before) + letter confirming that I retained my rights independently.

yusfaith · Post by **yusfaith** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:29 pm

sleeper wrote:It's a new RC for 5 years (same as I had before) + letter confirming that I retained my rights independently.

Alright, but considering the number of year you have already spent with the new RC now, so when are you due for PR?

mego_1980 · Post by **mego_1980** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:55 pm

To Sleeper,

Why you didn't apply using EEA4 instead of of EEA2?
Do you have the right to marry again under the retaining resident or you have to wait until you get your PR?
Would you PM with your solicitor details (it looks like he is a good solicitor)?

Thanks

nanaaddo80 · Post by **nanaaddo80** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 10:48 pm

HI,
Congrats Sleeper, hopefully I shall receive my soon since I sent docs to
ukba on 03/01/2010.

sleeper · Post by **sleeper** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:36 am

mego_1980 wrote:To Sleeper,

Why you didn't apply using EEA4 instead of of EEA2?
Do you have the right to marry again under the retaining resident or you have to wait until you get your PR?
Would you PM with your solicitor details (it looks like he is a good solicitor)?

Thanks

Applied with EEA2 as I haven't completed my 5yrs after marriage in this country.
As I understand you can get married, but you can't have any dependents till you'll get yr PR.
I didn't use a solisitor, I've prepered the docs & applied myself.

677ano · Post by **677ano** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:00 am

js101 wrote:thanx m8. I hope she wont. From last 1 year my son is living wt me 3 full days n nights...........
she offerd me that she wl bring hm here twice a year for contact..... but i refused it n now she's gone to court for it.

I'm keeping good faith n hope n wl let u know any outcomes...

get a good lawyer my friend and have you tried speaking with her to see reason? but i believe you should make the court understand that you can not live without seeing your child as a father you wish to be in his life.

jackEM · Post by **jackEM** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:02 am

Hello Guys....
Just think that this topic is kinda important.... to use it for future references....

And just a thought....

This three years rule of being Family member of EU national....

what if the divorce is started before the 3 years are over but divorce is finalised 6 months or 1 year after the 3 years Period....

What would be the options for Family member of EU national.?

bobobo · Post by **bobobo** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:27 pm

Hi Jack - When I applied for retaining rights of residence I had to furnish proof that the Divorce proceedings were initiated after 3 years of marriage. I am not sure if this is a rule as such or if UKBA have adopted this as a criteria.

jackEM wrote:Hello Guys....
Just think that this topic is kinda important.... to use it for future references....

And just a thought....

This three years rule of being Family member of EU national....

what if the divorce is started before the 3 years are over but divorce is finalised 6 months or 1 year after the 3 years Period....

What would be the options for Family member of EU national.?

bobobo · Post by **bobobo** » Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:28 pm

Hi Jack - When I applied for retaining rights of residence I had to furnish proof that the Divorce proceedings were initiated after 3 years of marriage. I am not sure if this is a rule as such or if UKBA have adopted this as a criteria.

jackEM wrote:Hello Guys....
Just think that this topic is kinda important.... to use it for future references....

And just a thought....

This three years rule of being Family member of EU national....

what if the divorce is started before the 3 years are over but divorce is finalised 6 months or 1 year after the 3 years Period....

What would be the options for Family member of EU national.?

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