Zambrano Settled Status EU settlement scheme Paper Application Form

Hope16 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:15 pm

Chris90 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:26 pm

Second post ever on the forums here I think but I am an active follower, congratulations to all who have resolved their cases with the EU Settlement Scheme.
I too is waiting for a decision on my case, paper application sent off around 25 Nov, biometrics done 7 Dec and COA received by post 3 Jan. Now waiting for the decision.
Calling the resolution center not very helpful any update request is always "under consideration or being processed" nothing more and nothing less, I read here that a lot of people have been waiting for several months back to back with no contact from a case worker, I think this is wrong especially seeing how much faster most EU citizens are having their decision provided. I assume while there may be a lot zambrano applications being made, we are probably still a small percentage of the entire scheme, we can't really be expected to wait quietly for months with life on pause.

Have anyone ever been able get another response from the resolution center when you phone?
Do you think calling up persistly helps at all?
Have any one even been contacted by a case worker about their case?
To those who have settled their cases, did you get your decision by Post, phone or email?
To those still waiting how you handling the process?

Best wishes to all..

I applied since August and till date I have not heard anything significant they sent COA dated November 26 received it on the Nov 29 since nothing I have called three times since receiving the COA and nothing all the same answer it is being processed if they need anything they will call ...from what I have read on here going to the MP isn’t going to help as they will just send a generic answer to them aswell ..6months of wait I really don’t know what else to do to get an answer can’t stress on how frustrating this is

Loloebele wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:26 pm

mubashir1981 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:03 pm

Loloebele 
Do u have leave to remain already or u have drv card?

Hi Mubashir
No I don’t have any leave to remain or drv. I came in on a visitor visa and applied for zambrano under EEA. It was refused as I was asked to apply under domestic laws but I applied to the settlement scheme instead

Prettymum wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 13, 2020 11:55 am

Loloebele wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:26 pm

mubashir1981 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:03 pm

Loloebele 
Do u have leave to remain already or u have drv card?

Hi Mubashir
No I don’t have any leave to remain or drv. I came in on a visitor visa and applied for zambrano under EEA. It was refused as I was asked to apply under domestic laws but I applied to the settlement scheme instead

Hi Loloebele,

We are in the same boat
Application submitted : November
Biometrics done: December 19
COA received: January 04
Decision: waiting

Loloebele wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:20 am

Hope16 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:15 pm

Chris90 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:26 pm

Second post ever on the forums here I think but I am an active follower, congratulations to all who have resolved their cases with the EU Settlement Scheme.
I too is waiting for a decision on my case, paper application sent off around 25 Nov, biometrics done 7 Dec and COA received by post 3 Jan. Now waiting for the decision.
Calling the resolution center not very helpful any update request is always "under consideration or being processed" nothing more and nothing less, I read here that a lot of people have been waiting for several months back to back with no contact from a case worker, I think this is wrong especially seeing how much faster most EU citizens are having their decision provided. I assume while there may be a lot zambrano applications being made, we are probably still a small percentage of the entire scheme, we can't really be expected to wait quietly for months with life on pause.

Have anyone ever been able get another response from the resolution center when you phone?
Do you think calling up persistly helps at all?
Have any one even been contacted by a case worker about their case?
To those who have settled their cases, did you get your decision by Post, phone or email?
To those still waiting how you handling the process?

Best wishes to all..

I applied since August and till date I have not heard anything significant they sent COA dated November 26 received it on the Nov 29 since nothing I have called three times since receiving the COA and nothing all the same answer it is being processed if they need anything they will call ...from what I have read on here going to the MP isn’t going to help as they will just send a generic answer to them aswell ..6months of wait I really don’t know what else to do to get an answer can’t stress on how frustrating this is

Hi Hope
Wow 3 months to receive COA. It’s looking like 5/6 months is the average wait time for a decision. Are you able to work with your COA?

Hope16 wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:19 pm

Loloebele wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:20 am

Hope16 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:15 pm

Chris90 wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:26 pm

Second post ever on the forums here I think but I am an active follower, congratulations to all who have resolved their cases with the EU Settlement Scheme.
I too is waiting for a decision on my case, paper application sent off around 25 Nov, biometrics done 7 Dec and COA received by post 3 Jan. Now waiting for the decision.
Calling the resolution center not very helpful any update request is always "under consideration or being processed" nothing more and nothing less, I read here that a lot of people have been waiting for several months back to back with no contact from a case worker, I think this is wrong especially seeing how much faster most EU citizens are having their decision provided. I assume while there may be a lot zambrano applications being made, we are probably still a small percentage of the entire scheme, we can't really be expected to wait quietly for months with life on pause.

Have anyone ever been able get another response from the resolution center when you phone?
Do you think calling up persistly helps at all?
Have any one even been contacted by a case worker about their case?
To those who have settled their cases, did you get your decision by Post, phone or email?
To those still waiting how you handling the process?

Best wishes to all..

I applied since August and till date I have not heard anything significant they sent COA dated November 26 received it on the Nov 29 since nothing I have called three times since receiving the COA and nothing all the same answer it is being processed if they need anything they will call ...from what I have read on here going to the MP isn’t going to help as they will just send a generic answer to them aswell ..6months of wait I really don’t know what else to do to get an answer can’t stress on how frustrating this is

Hi Hope
Wow 3 months to receive COA. It’s looking like 5/6 months is the average wait time for a decision. Are you able to work with your COA?

No can’t do anything

Ngoo wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:29 pm

Hello everyone!
I have been following this forum for some time.
I am a parent of 2 British children born age 15 and 13years. My 2nd ltr under parent route will run out on the 14th of this month. I applied online for the EU settlement scheme cos I had no idea of the paper application form.
Timeline:
Applied online-23rd of November 2019
Biometric- dated 12th of December
Biometric done - 16th of Dec.
COA- dated 4th Of Jan 2020

My question is , can I present the COA to my employer as I have tried to check it online and can only see my Ltr which will run out in 2days.

Another question, I want to also applied for the derivative residence card for myself and my 2 younger kids would this be the best option?

I do apologise for bombarding you all with so many questions.

And lastly what will happen if i don’t continue with the 10years route? Many thanks

Ngoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:48 pm

Hello Billyosa! Thank you for your response.

The EU settlement team sent me an email today to give them a call. I called them and they told me that they will send the paper application within 10 working days. I have applied for the derivative card today and I did the application with my 15yrs old son. He became a British Citizen since April 2015.

Ngoo wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 13, 2020 10:57 pm

The years is continuous as I have been caring for him since birth.

Knikks wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:56 am

Hi everyone,
Been an active reader for a while, will like to provide my timeline for Zambrano application for those who has been waiting for over 6months
Paper application: 6/06/2019
Biometric: July 2019
COA: July 2019
And no message up till now, each time I call they keep giving the same information of it being with the caseworker and under active consideration...sometimes it will be so unfortunate to speak with some rude staff..I was able to speak with someone yesterday who made it clear that “the scheme is a Uk law not EU law hence has no time frame” all he can say is that to keep waiting until they get back...the wait is so exhausting

Sunflower2 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:56 pm

Hi to all,
This is my unbelievable timeline, not to put off anyone but to give hope to all who is waiting:
Paper Application: sent off 13th December
(my lawyers had requested a copy earlier on in the year but we did not apply then as I was waiting to be 5yrs under the Zambrano)
HO Received it: 20th December
Biometric done: 30th December
COA: 4th January
Received Settled Status: this morning 14th January
The whole process took 1 month.
I think it’s because I went straight in to apply for Settled Status instead of applying for the 10 yr 2.5) route although I was qualified to do so. Am not too sure.
I still cannot believe this and I thank God for his mercy. I pray that all of you get through soon.

Sunflower2 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 1:31 pm

By post. Additionally I was able to view it online as well.

Sunflower2 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:56 pm

Hi to all,
This is my unbelievable timeline, not to put off anyone but to give hope to all who is waiting:
Paper Application: sent off 13th December
(my lawyers had requested a copy earlier on in the year but we did not apply then as I was waiting to be 5yrs under the Zambrano)
HO Received it: 20th December
Biometric done: 30th December
COA: 4th January
Received Settled Status: this morning 14th January
The whole process took 1 month.
I think it’s because I went straight in to apply for Settled Status instead of applying for the 10 yr 2.5) route although I was qualified to do so. Am not too sure.
I still cannot believe this and I thank God for his mercy. I pray that all of you get through soon.

Knikks wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:56 am

Hi everyone,
Been an active reader for a while, will like to provide my timeline for Zambrano application for those who has been waiting for over 6months
Paper application: 6/06/2019
Biometric: July 2019
COA: July 2019
And no message up till now, each time I call they keep giving the same information of it being with the caseworker and under active consideration...sometimes it will be so unfortunate to speak with some rude staff..I was able to speak with someone yesterday who made it clear that “the scheme is a Uk law not EU law hence has no time frame” all he can say is that to keep waiting until they get back...the wait is so exhausting

Sunflower2 wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 14, 2020 12:56 pm

Hi to all,
This is my unbelievable timeline, not to put off anyone but to give hope to all who is waiting:
Paper Application: sent off 13th December
(my lawyers had requested a copy earlier on in the year but we did not apply then as I was waiting to be 5yrs under the Zambrano)
HO Received it: 20th December
Biometric done: 30th December
COA: 4th January
Received Settled Status: this morning 14th January
The whole process took 1 month.
I think it’s because I went straight in to apply for Settled Status instead of applying for the 10 yr 2.5) route although I was qualified to do so. Am not too sure.
I still cannot believe this and I thank God for his mercy. I pray that all of you get through soon.