Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Tmaran · Post by **Tmaran** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 4:17 am

Merzit wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:09 am
Today is 120 working days for me. If I don't receive any email, I'll call it for put my first complaint.
Applied from Madrid, Spain. 26/5/2017

Today is 131 working days fr me
Applied from srilanka colombo

kurasinski_simran · Post by **kurasinski_simran** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:21 pm

hachel wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:31 am
Hello everybody,

To those who already got a decision, at any point, did you check your application on the visa4uk website ? If so, did it change to "In Active" at any point before the decision ?

The status of my wife's application went from "Complete" to "In Active" (78 working days), and I'm wondering what could it mean. Or is it just a misspelling of "Inactive" ? Anyone ?

Cheers,

Hi Hachel

I have been waiting for over 120 days now. My application on the visa4uk website said complete for around 50-60 working days after which it changed to 'In Active'

I have too been very confused as to what this means since Im still waiting on some news from their end.

I am sure it is not a spelling mistake but it's very confusing and being highlighted in red is confusing as well.

If someone can explain what this term means, it would be helpful.

Thank you and good luck

Simran

hachel · Post by **hachel** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:27 pm

Was hoping it's something. But ok, let's keep on waiting.

Thanks for your reply kurasinski_simran

Ranjuraj2026 · Post by **Ranjuraj2026** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:31 pm

kurasinski_simran wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:21 pm

hachel wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:31 am
Hello everybody,

To those who already got a decision, at any point, did you check your application on the visa4uk website ? If so, did it change to "In Active" at any point before the decision ?

The status of my wife's application went from "Complete" to "In Active" (78 working days), and I'm wondering what could it mean. Or is it just a misspelling of "Inactive" ? Anyone ?

Cheers,

Hi Hachel

I have been waiting for over 120 days now. My application on the visa4uk website said complete for around 50-60 working days after which it changed to 'In Active'

I have too been very confused as to what this means since Im still waiting on some news from their end.

I am sure it is not a spelling mistake but it's very confusing and being highlighted in red is confusing as well.

If someone can explain what this term means, it would be helpful.

Thank you and good luck
Simran

Hi simran.. this website is for people applied from inside uk or outside uk? If outside uk can u pls send me the link...

danny27 · Post by **danny27** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:58 pm

Simran & all,

Pls do not get mixed up.
Visa4uk is where u sent your application from. So obviously it will get inactive so that u do not resend the application or rather for re apply. Its a closed chapter once you get the reference no.

This has got nothing to do with the application already recieved by Shiefield.
Now we have to deal with Shiefield Only.

Luna92 · Post by **Luna92** » Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:27 pm

Hello guys

We applied from colombo on 10th August, contacted the MP and Solvit but received no positive response yet.
Escalated twice with no response, and at the third attempt we got the 'not straight forward' email again.

Its been 66 working days now and still waiting..:/

Tmaran · Post by **Tmaran** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:08 am

Luna92 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:27 pm
Hello guys

We applied from colombo on 10th August, contacted the MP and Solvit but received no positive response yet.
Escalated twice with no response, and at the third attempt we got the 'not straight forward' email again.

Its been 66 working days now and still waiting..:/

Today is 131 working days fr me
Applied from srilanka colombo

applied date 15/5.2017

kurasinski_simran · Post by **kurasinski_simran** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:40 am

danny27 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:58 pm
Simran & all,

Pls do not get mixed up.
Visa4uk is where u sent your application from. So obviously it will get inactive so that u do not resend the application or rather for re apply. Its a closed chapter once you get the reference no.

This has got nothing to do with the application already recieved by Shiefield.
Now we have to deal with Shiefield Only.

Hi Danny

Thank you very much for the clarification. That actually makes sense. I was assuming it will update the status as and when they make a decision.

Any luck on your side? I escalated my case for the second time last week. Hoping for some response. I emailed the MP but he has not responded :/

danny27 · Post by **danny27** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:48 am

Hi Simran,

Nothing positive as yet. Just apologies from them and they are working on it for the past 01 mnth.
Wondering what’s goin on.
Our families are at their mercy.
Yest was 7 months.

kurasinski_simran · Post by **kurasinski_simran** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:52 am

Ranjuraj2026 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 3:31 pm

kurasinski_simran wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:21 pm

hachel wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:31 am
Hello everybody,

To those who already got a decision, at any point, did you check your application on the visa4uk website ? If so, did it change to "In Active" at any point before the decision ?

The status of my wife's application went from "Complete" to "In Active" (78 working days), and I'm wondering what could it mean. Or is it just a misspelling of "Inactive" ? Anyone ?

Cheers,

Hi Hachel

I have been waiting for over 120 days now. My application on the visa4uk website said complete for around 50-60 working days after which it changed to 'In Active'

I have too been very confused as to what this means since Im still waiting on some news from their end.

I am sure it is not a spelling mistake but it's very confusing and being highlighted in red is confusing as well.

If someone can explain what this term means, it would be helpful.

Thank you and good luck
Simran
Hi simran.. this website is for people applied from inside uk or outside uk? If outside uk can u pls send me the link...

Hi
Here is the link - www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk

This is if you wish to make a new application to the home office.

Good luck
Simran

kurasinski_simran · Post by **kurasinski_simran** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:58 am

danny27 wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 14, 2017 4:48 am
Hi Simran,

Nothing positive as yet. Just apologies from them and they are working on it for the past 01 mnth.
Wondering what’s goin on.
Our families are at their mercy.
Yest was 7 months.

The last reply I received after escalation was that they are sympathetic to my case and are trying their best to process it in time.

Hearing that makes me feel better but its been a month since they said that so I am not expecting much.

I hope we get to see our families soon!

There was one thing I wanted to ask though - does your spouse hold a permanent residence card? ( anyone else reading this can also give an input)
My husband holds a PR and I have heard that this does help make the case stronger. Also does the partner receive an equal status or would it still be a 6 months visa?

NatCam · Post by **NatCam** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:22 am

@Kurasinski-Simran: It will be a 6 months` visa. After that, once in the UK, you should apply for a residence card to make your life easier. But it is another pain.))

danny27 · Post by **danny27** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:28 am

Same here Simran. Hearing the apologies feels like it Wl happen within a week. But once again back to square one.

I don’t need to reapply. I have to pursue the current application.

Am aware of the application process and website.

I don’t know about how the PR card would work.
Probably someone from the forum could assist.

kurasinski_simran · Post by **kurasinski_simran** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:32 am

NatCam wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:22 am
@Kurasinski-Simran: It will be a 6 months` visa. After that, once in the UK, you should apply for a residence card to make your life easier. But it is another pain.))

Hi NatCam

Thank you for the info. Yes I have heard the RC is also a long process :/

Cheers

kurasinski_simran · Post by **kurasinski_simran** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:34 am

danny27 wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:28 am
Same here Simran. Hearing the apologies feels like it Wl happen within a week. But once again back to square one.

I don’t need to reapply. I have to pursue the current application.

Am aware of the application process and website.

I don’t know about how the PR card would work.
Probably someone from the forum could assist.

Check the info above. NatCam has replied for the PR. It will be 6 months.

danny27 · Post by **danny27** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:41 am

Lets get our foot into the door first, then we see next

samiprakash · Post by **samiprakash** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 11:47 am

This waiting is so depressing...my husband applied from Nepal on 23rd June and still waiting. 1st escalation was on 5th Oct and all they sent was just no st forward email again. Hoping to hear something soon but i doubt it

Luna92 · Post by **Luna92** » Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:38 pm

Tmaran wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:08 am

Luna92 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:27 pm
Hello guys

We applied from colombo on 10th August, contacted the MP and Solvit but received no positive response yet.
Escalated twice with no response, and at the third attempt we got the 'not straight forward' email again.

Its been 66 working days now and still waiting..:/
Today is 131 working days fr me
Applied from srilanka colombo applied date 15/5.2017

Hi
Ahh thats so long !! Hope you get your permit soon. When we applied at the vfs they told us it can take from 1-2 months but thats clearly not the case, my husband went to ask again at vfs and they said they are still waiting for a reply from the home office

antonypillay · Post by **antonypillay** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:16 am

Hello everyone.

My wife has submited her passport in VFS colombo, Srilanka on 23.10.17

But i was told by someone that it is my duty to send the supporting document from uk to Sheffield within 15 days of application. Therefore, i have sent.it on 02.11.17.

However, the passport of my wife was returned to Srilanka on 01.11.17 without the Visa stamp (whithin 6 days of submision). The reason for that Shefo stated, she have missed providing the supporting documents.

I am very confused now. Can anyone pls let me know the current procedure of submitting supporting document is whether to send with application in colombi VFS or i send it to sheffield from UK?

Now i am waiting for them.to contact us to.collect my wifes passport again. But i am not.sure how this will.happen. very confused.

I.would.appreciate your urgent response

Tmaran · Post by **Tmaran** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 2:51 am

Luna92 wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 14, 2017 3:38 pm

Tmaran wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 14, 2017 1:08 am

Luna92 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:27 pm
Hello guys

We applied from colombo on 10th August, contacted the MP and Solvit but received no positive response yet.
Escalated twice with no response, and at the third attempt we got the 'not straight forward' email again

Its been 66 working days now and still waiting..:/
Today is 131 working days fr me
Applied from srilanka colombo applied date 15/5.2017
Hi
Ahh thats so long !! Hope you get your permit soon. When we applied at the vfs they told us it can take from 1-2 months but thats clearly not the case, my husband went to ask again at vfs and they said they are still waiting for a reply from the home office

.

Yes it's a long time
I have six months with me today
Call three times and talk to my wife but they side are still waiting very soon make decisions.
What are the documents you have given

Tmaran · Post by **Tmaran** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:13 am

antonypillay wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:16 am
Hello everyone.

My wife has submited her passport in VFS colombo, Srilanka on 23.10.17

But i was told by someone that it is my duty to send the supporting document from uk to Sheffield within 15 days of application. Therefore, i have sent.it on 02.11.17.

However, the passport of my wife was returned to Srilanka on 01.11.17 without the Visa stamp (whithin 6 days of submision). The reason for that Shefo stated, she have missed providing the supporting documents.

I am very confused now. Can anyone pls let me know the current procedure of submitting supporting document is whether to send with application in colombi VFS or i send it to sheffield from UK?

Now i am waiting for them.to contact us to.collect my wifes passport again. But i am not.sure how this will.happen. very confused.

I.would.appreciate your urgent response

Hi broooo Today is 131 working days fr me
Applied from srilanka colombo

applied date 15/5.2017

hasan123 · Post by **hasan123** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 4:55 am

Tmaran wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 15, 2017 3:13 am

antonypillay wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:16 am
Hello everyone.

My wife has submited her passport in VFS colombo, Srilanka on 23.10.17

But i was told by someone that it is my duty to send the supporting document from uk to Sheffield within 15 days of application. Therefore, i have sent.it on 02.11.17.

However, the passport of my wife was returned to Srilanka on 01.11.17 without the Visa stamp (whithin 6 days of submision). The reason for that Shefo stated, she have missed providing the supporting documents.

I am very confused now. Can anyone pls let me know the current procedure of submitting supporting document is whether to send with application in colombi VFS or i send it to sheffield from UK?

Now i am waiting for them.to contact us to.collect my wifes passport again. But i am not.sure how this will.happen. very confused.

I.would.appreciate your urgent response
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All supporting documents should be submitted to VFS while application submitted , no way to send documents in Sheffield directly. Please apply again and submit document to VFS

hachel · Post by **hachel** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:06 am

antonypillay wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:16 am
Hello everyone.

My wife has submited her passport in VFS colombo, Srilanka on 23.10.17

But i was told by someone that it is my duty to send the supporting document from uk to Sheffield within 15 days of application. Therefore, i have sent.it on 02.11.17.

However, the passport of my wife was returned to Srilanka on 01.11.17 without the Visa stamp (whithin 6 days of submision). The reason for that Shefo stated, she have missed providing the supporting documents.

I am very confused now. Can anyone pls let me know the current procedure of submitting supporting document is whether to send with application in colombi VFS or i send it to sheffield from UK?

Now i am waiting for them.to contact us to.collect my wifes passport again. But i am not.sure how this will.happen. very confused.

I.would.appreciate your urgent response

Hi,

Your wife needs to submit the supporting documents at the VFS on the day they will take the fingerprints. Make sure she copies the originals (even photos!!).

Cheers

antonypillay · Post by **antonypillay** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:45 am

Thank you for your reply.

I was told the rules have now changed. Since june or july 2017 all supporting documents has to be sent to Sheffield not at VFS

But I am sure this rules is for UK settlement visa. I am not sure whether it is the same for EEA family permit.

Can I just reapply and submit the documents at vfx? Or will it cause problem for duplication?

As i said before her passport was returned without any visa or rejection stamp.

Luna92 · Post by **Luna92** » Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:46 am

antonypillay wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:45 am
Thank you for your reply.

I was told the rules have now changed. Since june or july 2017 all supporting documents has to be sent to Sheffield not at VFS

But I am sure this rules is for UK settlement visa. I am not sure whether it is the same for EEA family permit.

Can I just reapply and submit the documents at vfx? Or will it cause problem for duplication?

As i said before her passport was returned without any visa or rejection stamp.

Hi
Those rules are for setllement visas.
For EEA Family permits you'd have to go the vfs to submit your supporting documents.

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