Hello, I'm currently on a partner (married) visa - my husband is from the EEA. Both been living in the UK but he just got a job offer back in switzerland & can't turn down the offer as it was so good. I also have a great job in the UK & don't want to leave. We're thinking of doing long distance. I n...
I am filling in the form as an unmarried partner e.g. extended family... But the form used for this is the same as family members so I think there may be a glitch in the system?
Just wondering if anyone has had any issues with this
Hi all, I have decided to apply for the family permit as hopefully it will speed up the application process. I'm currently filling in the document and it asks "When did you marry or enter into a civil partnership?" What should I answer for that question if i'm applying as an unmarried partner? It is...
Hi, I'm currently applying for the EEA Family permit as an unmarried partner. The online form is very confusing & one of the questions I must answer is "When did you marry or enter into a civil partnership?" What should I answer to this as an unmarried partner? I have tried filling in N/A but the sy...
Hi Richard, Thanks for your response...I do mean EEA (QP) as the application was submitted by my partner/sponsor who submitted the application & added myself as a dependent. This was the only way I was able to submit the application online & keep my passport in the meantime. Good to know the process...
Hello, I received a rejection letter for my EEA QP application today... the reason for this stated on the letter was that the passport photo submitted was more than 6 months old. I was NOT granted right to appeal. It would be great if I could get some guidance on some of the questions below. For con...
I finally got PR!!! Non EEA Unmarried Partner application. Timeline: Application online - 11th March European Passport Return Service - 16th March Biometrics letter received 21st April Biometrics done: 22nd April COA: Received on June 16th after numerous emails and phone calls sent to HO as had not...
FWIW we received a biometric today so my timeline is: 23 May - app submitted (for EEA national and non-EEA national registration certificate) 25 May - Home Office email 27 May - Docs received by Home Office 2 Aug - request for biometrics received ??? - COA ??? - Registration certificate Hi Lizzieos...
Hi all, I'm currently collating documents for my EEA Qualified person Certificate as an extended family member. Need to prove that my bf and I have been together for 2 years. The document states that original documentation is required, however all of our bills, we do them online. As such, I wondered...
Casa, we have lived together just over 2 years. We have provided: - Rental agreement - Electricity/gas/water bill - Council tax bill - Share credit card bill - Share health insurance bill - Flights going on holiday together - Photos together in order to prove that... Do you think this is enough evid...
Hi there, If you are already in the UK you should stay here and just apply for the residence card, it unfortunately MUST be done via post so you have to print out the ridiculous forms and fill it in. Or you can leave the UK and return to your home country and apply for the Family Permit which you M...
Hoping this way I can travel once I receive my CoA. Any knowledge as to whether or not I would be able to travel when my application is in process but if I haven't received my CoA? You're fine to travel as much as you want, with or without a COA. You still have a valid Tier 5 visa, so you can enter...
Dan, I spoke to a few immigration lawyers which seem to confirm what you suggested. We're going to apply for his QP certificate online so we can use the passport return service. Hoping this way I can travel once I receive my CoA. Any knowledge as to whether or not I would be able to travel when my a...
Thank you all who have helped on this topic. I spoke to a few immigration lawyers yesterday to get different opinions. It seems my other half will now be applying for the Residence Certificate online, of which he will add myself as one of his dependents. This is the only way I can apply for the 'res...
Hi, I'm currently going through the EXACT same situation as you... Will be applying for my certificate on the 29th of Aug (my unmarried partner and 1 will qualify for 2 years living together on the 28th. Tier 5 visa will end 3rd of Oct. I phoned a few different immigration lawyers today and all said...
Lorenr, Thanks so much for posting your experience - extremely useful. Can you clarify how long it took you to get your CoA? Also, why were you unable to work for July and August if you had your CoA? I spoke to an immigration lawyer today and they stated that you would be able to work whilst your ap...
My partner is Swiss & also have a French passport. We're not currently married but is happy to expedite the process of that in order for me to continue to stay & work in the UK. However, you have to give the registration office 28 days notice (in which case we're cutting it close) AND they have the ...
HI Lorenr, Your response is very useful as I'm going through the same thing. My Tier 5 expires in early Oct. I had planned to apply for a ILR (M) visa but my other half doesn't qualify (Hes EEA & only in the UK for 4 years). As such, I'm now looking to apply for a residence card. I realised most peo...
