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Hi guys! Just want to let you know that my sister in law arrived in the u.k yesterday with my brother. Thanks for your help. We first tried tge easyjet airlines but they refused my sister in law to get to the plane in spain. But when we called ryan air about the article 10 they told us that she is allowed to travel to uk with my brother just holding her communitario card. Upon arrival they asked my brother if they applied for eea permit and he says yes but got refused. They asked him for his house contract and job contract. After few minutes they stamp my sister in law passport with the family permit.Zee11 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:45 pmMughlii wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2018 2:25 ami am sorry my frnd for being late yes u can travel with your spouse here i can see on the page every body is saying different things but i never had any issues just book a ticket with rynair bcz i spoke them can i travel on my spanish card they said yes i took flight then from spain it was so easy they didnt ask any question when i approch to manchester thier i knew that gona be difficult but it wasnt that aswell the officer asked me to fill boarding pass very rudely, but. i did it very calmly then he said porke aki porke i said in english holidays he said u dont have visa u cant i said i dont need a visa it is mentioned on ur website clearley i am with my spouse then he was talking to his coleage then i said we just gona live here for month then we leave bcz i have to start work in march he took the stamp putt on my passport then said ok 1 month and go back i said ok but he write on it 6 month visa he didnt even ask me for any documents i showed him my self just my partner certificate thats it no wage slips no nothing at but he mentioned to my wife r u working here she said no he then he said then he cannot go with u i told him abt article 10 thats all what i been through and i knew it they will let me go thats all . all information for all those who r going to come that way i waited 6 monts
just bcz some stupid people on this forum said no u cant go we tied but they didnt let us go i was scared coz i heard them after 3 months of waiting i was thing to withdrawal my case but they scared me i thought ok lets wait for 6 month in that time i spoke to my old solicitor in manchester he told me ur wasting time just jump and after six month i withdrawal my case and now look i am here now dont be scared just do it but remeber on airport they will pressurize u butt dont let them just say no u dont need a visa thats it best of luck for all of u guysunuojeye wrote: ↑Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:27 pmHello Zee 11, you have to apply for the national insurance first.then the resident permit.yes you can get both with the clearance stamp.i have seen friends who got with stamp.when I called, they asked me what time LIMIT was on the stamp.i told them.they have sent me the form.i have filled and returned it.( for national insurance).
Thank you so much guys!! I'll inform you on my sister case. I hope they will be reunite soon.
Hello,Roy2018 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 12:37 amHello Dibango ,Dibango wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:30 pmHi All,
I just wanted to share my timelines:
Applied from Paris, spouse is in the UK already.
Application submitted: 08/01/18
Application received: 09/01/18( The TLS contact centre in Paris simply scans the documents to the UKVI hence the speed)
Called to chase: 22/01/18
Notification to receive FP: 23/01/18
I submitted just what I was asked and not tons of pictures and WhatsApp logs.
Looking forward to be in the UK with my spouse and good luck to all those who are waiting.
Congratulations to you as you got your FP.... Unfortunately mine was cancelled after 7 months. I sent them almost 300 photographs of us together and almost 500 pages(2010 to 2018) of chat and call logs from skype and some more from facebook.... could u please tell me exactly how many pics and whatsapp logs did u give? did u give chat histories of multiple apps , for example facebook, skype , whatsapp or just one ? Pardon me if its too much for u to answer....
tina_tan wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:37 amHello everyone!
I am glad that some of us who applied for family permit has been successfully granted and some are not but do not give up, before I received my Family permit I've waited for almost 9 months before they grant my visa. So, do not lose hope!
I am here in England now, I arrived here last Feb. 08, 2018, and I would like to ask if anyone applied for a RESIDENCE CARD? I would appreciate if someone might like to help me out of this, I am still looking for a job and planning to apply for my personal bank account and joint account with my husband,my concern is, when am I going to apply for a Residence Card? is it anytime once if my required documents are ready? I am confuse now. I hope someone have the same situation with me and how she or he get through with it.
Thank you for reading.
Tina Tan from Philippines
tina_tan wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:27 pmThey just only sent me an email saying that my documents are now in process,then after that I never receive anything from them and I did not bother to contact them cos it will just cost me money without assurance about my visa. I just waited and I assumed that it was refuse and looking forward for my parcel to come back to me so I can reapply again,but they send me my visa after 9 months long.
Did you avail of their SMS service? I got the SMS that the application has been forwarded to UKBI - Sheffield on the same day. However, I received the following email 5 business days later (1 week and 1 day - including weekends). After which, it's a guessing/waiting game.haseeb198 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 4:47 pmHi,
Can someone please tell me how many days it can take for the confirmation email to arrive. My father has submitted my mother EEA family permit last Wednesday but still we have received any confirmation email from Sheffield. Last time when i submitted my wife EEA family permit they sent us the email next day confirming that our application has been received. I have checked and the email address is correct on the application form. Any ideas?
Thanks,
BIG Dobby wrote: ↑Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:14 amHi Guys
I just feel like sharing this.
My mum got her EEA Family Permit (FP) on 22 March 2018 being her third application following two refusals.
I am a British citizen but my sister is a family member of eu citizen and they applied for her 3rd application on 7 March 2018 and got her FP on 22 March 2018 Abuja, Nigeria.
For first refusal in August 2017 n application made in June 2017, I posted it - was a wrong policy application (Regulation8), insufficient money transfer receipts 3 months receipts - but Home Office (HO) claimed they saw one) and having UK son who could cater for her mum, which was me.
They challenged this first refusal via First-tier Tribunal and had a hearing slated for 9 April but HO withdrew their decision in March 2018.
For the second refusal in February 2018 and application made in October 2017, ECO doubted the parentage or maternity of my mother saying also there is no historical document/ DNA...
They also challenged it via First-tier Tribunal and they asked the court to link it with the previous refusal but the Tribunal told them HO will not be coming to the Tribunal as they have made decisions in my mum’s favour.
Just wanted to share - mother-in-law’s visa granted!
Yes but you need permission from the moderator to send PM to me with your contact detail. I’m all yours.darren1972uk wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 4:09 pmBIG Dobby wrote: ↑Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:14 amHi Guys
I just feel like sharing this.
My mum got her EEA Family Permit (FP) on 22 March 2018 being her third application following two refusals.
I am a British citizen but my sister is a family member of eu citizen and they applied for her 3rd application on 7 March 2018 and got her FP on 22 March 2018 Abuja, Nigeria.
For first refusal in August 2017 n application made in June 2017, I posted it - was a wrong policy application (Regulation8), insufficient money transfer receipts 3 months receipts - but Home Office (HO) claimed they saw one) and having UK son who could cater for her mum, which was me.
They challenged this first refusal via First-tier Tribunal and had a hearing slated for 9 April but HO withdrew their decision in March 2018.
For the second refusal in February 2018 and application made in October 2017, ECO doubted the parentage or maternity of my mother saying also there is no historical document/ DNA...
They also challenged it via First-tier Tribunal and they asked the court to link it with the previous refusal but the Tribunal told them HO will not be coming to the Tribunal as they have made decisions in my mum’s favour.
Just wanted to share - mother-in-law’s visa granted!
Can I contact you as I’m having the same problem. 2 denials. They are questioning the link to mother and daughter yet sent so much evidence.
darren1972uk wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 5:46 pmHere goes
I’m Irish married to a Cambodia she is with me and has Eea visa. The application for my wife was all good.
Our mother in law lives with us while I lived in Cambodia ( now I’m in the UK with my wife)
So we applied for eea family visa for my mother in law.
We sent evidence she lived with us ( family book)
We sent evidence giving her money via Aunty as my mother in law is not that mobile.
We sent evidence of our marriage. ( which has mother’s name on it)
We sent evidence of my wife’s certificate ( has mother’s name on it)
Then after about 4 months we got a refusal they said that I stated that I was married to my mum. And my mother in law was my daughter????? Hence no evidence so they rejected mother in law. Big error. And the home office said I could not appeal this.
Then I got my Mp involved sent the evidence again to show the home office. Then 2 months later denied again.
The said mother in law has no dna record of being my wives mother.
Also they said if she was the mothrt of my wife they didn’t see evidence that we are married.
So just a few weeks I pointed out how can they question our marriage when you gave my wife a eea visa. Plus I said if you want dna records why don’t you ask.
But they respond via my mp was they stand by the decision. Plus I can’t appeal. Im so tired. I know they are just putting people off to get visa. Please help I don’t know what to do. Thank you
(we used Alphabiolaboraties as they are HO-approved). They will arrange for a mouth swap to be taken for both your mother Inlaw and your wife, and using DHL to get your mother inlaw’s at some dole (ours cost half a thousand pounds)BIG Dobby wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:03 pmWrite a detailed letter of her circumstances incorporating her monthly budget on excel spreadsheet (the budget should state how much she earns or pension she receives to evidence that you as the sponsor contribute over 50% of her needs), DNA TEST REPORT, various receipts, her bank statement (showing monthly remittances), your bank statement (6 months or more), 3 months payslips, money transfer receipts, evidence of identity, evidence of marriage, evidence of working, tenancy agreement plus evidence of living in the same household as I mentioned earlier, your wife birth certificate naming her mother on it. Make a fresh application!
Don’t forget to itemise any document you are submitting: List of Supporting Documents so they don’t deny it!
congratulationscitizenadvise5 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:39 amThought I'd share my timeline for March 2018 - EEA Family Permit Application - Sheffield.
March 12, 2018 - Application lodged - VFS scanned all our supporting documents
March 12, 2018 - Received SMS that the application has been forwarded to UKVI - Sheffield
March 20, 2018 - Received an email that my application has been prepared for ECO consideration
April 1, 2018 - Received SMS that decision has been made and that my passport will be sent back.
April 3, 2018 - Received my passport. FP stamped on 3/27
WAITING TIME: Total of 16 Business Days
We're quite chuffed with their speed for 2018 considering they must have lots of backlog from last quarter of 2017.
We have noticed that including cover letters explaining why certain documents are not available, why you're supplying a different one than their preferred format, where they could cross reference the details supposed and include all pertinent details that will support your case and help speed up the process. Hope that helps.
Best of luck to those who are still waiting!
Thanks very much for your help on that. I am hoping they will send me the email later on this week.citizenadvise5 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 02, 2018 2:53 amDid you avail of their SMS service? I got the SMS that the application has been forwarded to UKBI - Sheffield on the same day. However, I received the following email 5 business days later (1 week and 1 day - including weekends). After which, it's a guessing/waiting game.haseeb198 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 01, 2018 4:47 pmHi,
Can someone please tell me how many days it can take for the confirmation email to arrive. My father has submitted my mother EEA family permit last Wednesday but still we have received any confirmation email from Sheffield. Last time when i submitted my wife EEA family permit they sent us the email next day confirming that our application has been received. I have checked and the email address is correct on the application form. Any ideas?
Thanks,
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.
If you have made a Settlement application (except for applications lodged in USA and Canada): you must ensure that your UK sponsor has sent all relevant supporting documentation to the UK Decision Making Centre in Sheffield. The documents should be arranged in this order: application form and relevant Appendix* (See below); English language evidence; relationship documents; maintenance documents; accommodation documents. If documents are not received a decision will be taken on the basis on the information that has been provided.
If you have already had your supporting documents scanned in at the Visa Application Centre, or if you have already sent them in to us, please ignore the request for documents.
Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Visit Visa applications within 15 working days and all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date. If it is not possible to complete your application within this timeframe a member of our team will contact you to explain why.
If you have paid for Priority Service, your application will be placed in front of the queue and assessed ahead of other non-priority visa applications. As indicated in the terms of service, the amount paid for the priority service, as well as the visa fees, is not refundable if the visa application is refused or if the decision is delayed.
We regret that we are unable to respond to enquiries asking about the status of any application. Any status enquiry should be made to the international enquiry service, details of which are on the GOV.UK website. Staff at Embassies, visa processing centres and visa application centres cannot assist with visa enquiries. You may also wish to view the current processing times for applications made in your country.
A further email will be sent to you to confirm when your application has been assessed and dispatched. If your application was made in a Visa Application Centre, the staff there will contact you when your documents are ready – please do not attend the Centre until you are requested to do so.
Please note that you are advised not to purchase flight tickets until you have secured a visa for travel to the UK.
*List of Appendices:
Appendix 1 - Children / Other Dependants
Appendix 2 - Spouse / Partner
Appendix 4 - Pre-flight family members of Refugees
Appendix 5 - Access Rights to Child
Further information is also available on the UK visas and immigration website.
Kind regards,
UK Decision Making Centre
Did you apply through priority service or normal one?citizenadvise5 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:39 amThought I'd share my timeline for March 2018 - EEA Family Permit Application - Sheffield.
March 12, 2018 - Application lodged - VFS scanned all our supporting documents
March 12, 2018 - Received SMS that the application has been forwarded to UKVI - Sheffield
March 20, 2018 - Received an email that my application has been prepared for ECO consideration
April 1, 2018 - Received SMS that decision has been made and that my passport will be sent back.
April 3, 2018 - Received my passport. FP stamped on 3/27
WAITING TIME: Total of 16 Business Days
We're quite chuffed with their speed for 2018 considering they must have lots of backlog from last quarter of 2017.
We have noticed that including cover letters explaining why certain documents are not available, why you're supplying a different one than their preferred format, where they could cross reference the details supposed and include all pertinent details that will support your case and help speed up the process. Hope that helps.
Best of luck to those who are still waiting!
hi Haseeb,haseeb198 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 11:29 amDid you apply through priority service or normal one?citizenadvise5 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:39 amThought I'd share my timeline for March 2018 - EEA Family Permit Application - Sheffield.
March 12, 2018 - Application lodged - VFS scanned all our supporting documents
March 12, 2018 - Received SMS that the application has been forwarded to UKVI - Sheffield
March 20, 2018 - Received an email that my application has been prepared for ECO consideration
April 1, 2018 - Received SMS that decision has been made and that my passport will be sent back.
April 3, 2018 - Received my passport. FP stamped on 3/27
WAITING TIME: Total of 16 Business Days
We're quite chuffed with their speed for 2018 considering they must have lots of backlog from last quarter of 2017.
We have noticed that including cover letters explaining why certain documents are not available, why you're supplying a different one than their preferred format, where they could cross reference the details supposed and include all pertinent details that will support your case and help speed up the process. Hope that helps.
Best of luck to those who are still waiting!
Thanks for your help.
For visa processing itself, VFS did not allow us to pay for Priority Visa Processing Service since we were told that it's not available for Family Permits (just Visitor Visa) and they've mentioned that EEA Family Permits are prioritised by default. We only paid for VFS for using their lounge + SMS service.
Did you apply through priority service or normal one?
Thanks for your help.
BIG Dobby wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:03 pmWrite a detailed letter of her circumstances incorporating her monthly budget on excel spreadsheet (the budget should state how much she earns or pension she receives to evidence that you as the sponsor contribute over 50% of her needs), DNA TEST REPORT, various receipts, her bank statement (showing monthly remittances), your bank statement (6 months or more), 3 months payslips, money transfer receipts, evidence of identity, evidence of marriage, evidence of working, tenancy agreement plus evidence of living in the same household as I mentioned earlier, your wife birth certificate naming her mother on it. Make a fresh application!
Don’t forget to itemise any document you are submitting: List of Supporting Documents so they don’t deny it!
Hi Raphraph wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:24 amBIG Dobby wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:03 pmWrite a detailed letter of her circumstances incorporating her monthly budget on excel spreadsheet (the budget should state how much she earns or pension she receives to evidence that you as the sponsor contribute over 50% of her needs), DNA TEST REPORT, various receipts, her bank statement (showing monthly remittances), your bank statement (6 months or more), 3 months payslips, money transfer receipts, evidence of identity, evidence of marriage, evidence of working, tenancy agreement plus evidence of living in the same household as I mentioned earlier, your wife birth certificate naming her mother on it. Make a fresh application!
Don’t forget to itemise any document you are submitting: List of Supporting Documents so they don’t deny it!
Hi,
Your comments are so helpful thank you so much!!! I’m in the same situation and have been looking for help but couldn’t find any similar with my case .. Do you mind if I ask, when submitting the DNA test report did you submit the letter that came to the UK sponsor or is it fine to use the one sent by email ? I don’t want to send a printed copy and then face a refusal saying we did not provide the original copy
Thank you
BIG Dobby wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 10:25 amHi Raphraph wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:24 amBIG Dobby wrote: ↑Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:03 pmWrite a detailed letter of her circumstances incorporating her monthly budget on excel spreadsheet (the budget should state how much she earns or pension she receives to evidence that you as the sponsor contribute over 50% of her needs), DNA TEST REPORT, various receipts, her bank statement (showing monthly remittances), your bank statement (6 months or more), 3 months payslips, money transfer receipts, evidence of identity, evidence of marriage, evidence of working, tenancy agreement plus evidence of living in the same household as I mentioned earlier, your wife birth certificate naming her mother on it. Make a fresh application!
Don’t forget to itemise any document you are submitting: List of Supporting Documents so they don’t deny it!
Hi,
Your comments are so helpful thank you so much!!! I’m in the same situation and have been looking for help but couldn’t find any similar with my case .. Do you mind if I ask, when submitting the DNA test report did you submit the letter that came to the UK sponsor or is it fine to use the one sent by email ? I don’t want to send a printed copy and then face a refusal saying we did not provide the original copy
Thank you
We sent Original. However, if your sponsor is overseas, s/he should scan his/her signature (preferably blue pen) into his/her A4 letter which you then print in colour from your location.
