arden wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:38 am

carol610098938 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:37 pm

arden wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:49 am

Hi everyone,

It's really helpful to read all your posts! I'm an EU national, but my husband isn't, and this is the summary of his application:

First time in the UK: 2012, Tier 4
Job in the UK: Tier 2 (still valid)
Married EU national: July 2018
EU national granted settled status: June 2019
EU Settlement application as Non-EU spouse: early October 2019
Sent BRP and received it back within a week
Biometrics: haven't been called to provide them
COA: haven't received it
Decision: pending

Maybe it's 'normal' for it to take this long (+3 months) without any further communication, not even for biometrics, but as I see it, it's not a particularly complicated case. I was granted settled status before he submitted his application, we attached a marriage certificate (+ oficial translation obviously), and all the other documents, so I'm a bit puzzled that he hasn't even been called to provide his biometrics, or extra documentation in case they needed more, no COA, nor any further communication.

All the best to everyone!

hello
I am facing the same situation with you, the reason they are still holding this case is because we were using BRP to apply not passport or BRC, they are having tech issue to recognise BRP now, so our case are not even in the process, I had a few calls, they still want me to wait, hope we can get update soon. good luck

Hi there...you may actually be right about their problems with the BRPs. The last time we entered the UK (around 2 weeks ago) there was some sort of problem with his BRP and they couldn't retreive the fingerprint data so we had to wait quite a lot (+ all the stress associated to it). They eventually admitted it was their problem and apparently the card will be replaced (?). It's awfully frustrating, I wish you the best with your application!

Adnane2015 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:54 pm

now coming to the 9th months waiting since June last year, I wonder if some people are in this same horror boat !
this use to be frustrating but now is completely ridiculous & shambolic !

BrunoK1441 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:53 pm

arden wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:38 am

carol610098938 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 29, 2020 6:37 pm

arden wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:49 am

Hi everyone,

It's really helpful to read all your posts! I'm an EU national, but my husband isn't, and this is the summary of his application:

First time in the UK: 2012, Tier 4
Job in the UK: Tier 2 (still valid)
Married EU national: July 2018
EU national granted settled status: June 2019
EU Settlement application as Non-EU spouse: early October 2019
Sent BRP and received it back within a week
Biometrics: haven't been called to provide them
COA: haven't received it
Decision: pending

Maybe it's 'normal' for it to take this long (+3 months) without any further communication, not even for biometrics, but as I see it, it's not a particularly complicated case. I was granted settled status before he submitted his application, we attached a marriage certificate (+ oficial translation obviously), and all the other documents, so I'm a bit puzzled that he hasn't even been called to provide his biometrics, or extra documentation in case they needed more, no COA, nor any further communication.

All the best to everyone!

hello
I am facing the same situation with you, the reason they are still holding this case is because we were using BRP to apply not passport or BRC, they are having tech issue to recognise BRP now, so our case are not even in the process, I had a few calls, they still want me to wait, hope we can get update soon. good luck

Hi there...you may actually be right about their problems with the BRPs. The last time we entered the UK (around 2 weeks ago) there was some sort of problem with his BRP and they couldn't retreive the fingerprint data so we had to wait quite a lot (+ all the stress associated to it). They eventually admitted it was their problem and apparently the card will be replaced (?). It's awfully frustrating, I wish you the best with your application!

Arden, there should have been an option when you applied online to be redirected to book a biometrics appointment in. Perhaps you log back in and check?

Adnane2020 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:43 pm

I did apply for EU Settlement since 7 June they have called to offer me pre I refused also submitted some extra docs they needed!
The complexity is that :
Married 2013 to Eu national
In 2014 they refused my application and got sent back to my home country
2016 came back after overturned their decision
I clarified in statement that it’s their fault
And I’ve been married since 2013 so I believe im entitled to my residency card

Hola_ wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:19 pm

Update:

Application : 23/12/2019
Biometrics : 30/12/2019 ( they scanned my passport so they said I do not need to post it)
COA : 15/01/2020
Pre-Settled status granted: 03/02/2020

Waiting for the biometrics card...

Obie wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:32 pm

Adnane2020 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:43 pm

I did apply for EU Settlement since 7 June they have called to offer me pre I refused also submitted some extra docs they needed!
The complexity is that :
Married 2013 to Eu national
In 2014 they refused my application and got sent back to my home country
2016 came back after overturned their decision
I clarified in statement that it’s their fault
And I’ve been married since 2013 so I believe im entitled to my residency card

Are you Adnane2015 as well.
It is against forum rules to have multiple accounts.

I will need to close one.

Hola_ wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:19 pm

Update:

Application : 23/12/2019
Biometrics : 30/12/2019 ( they scanned my passport so they said I do not need to post it)
COA : 15/01/2020
Pre-Settled status granted: 03/02/2020

Waiting for the biometrics card...

Sk13 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:16 pm

Hola_ wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:19 pm

Update:

Application : 23/12/2019
Biometrics : 30/12/2019 ( they scanned my passport so they said I do not need to post it)
COA : 15/01/2020
Pre-Settled status granted: 03/02/2020

Waiting for the biometrics card...

Hi
Congratulations
Could you share what was yours visa status before pre settlement?

j5ariel wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:38 pm

Hola_ wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 6:19 pm

Update:

Application : 23/12/2019
Biometrics : 30/12/2019 ( they scanned my passport so they said I do not need to post it)
COA : 15/01/2020
Pre-Settled status granted: 03/02/2020

Waiting for the biometrics card...

Congrats! Can you give us a bit more background of your application if possible? Married couple, unmarried, did you have a visa before? What documents did you uploaded? Thank you!

askmeplz82 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:25 am

Bunny47 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:36 am

Applied without partner id and been waiting since 31 March.... .. Anyone in the same boat?

i remember you Bunny47 ...OMG .. can you ask your EU family member to give you ID scan copy by eMail. looks like it's moving at all without photo ID . i had similar situation like you . my ex also didn't gave me anything at all . i was begging her for 6 months ( Oct 2018 - april 2019 ) for her ID Copy without knowing that she did send me 5 years ago for Schengen Visa application . Then one day i was just reading all our messages from 10 years and then BOOM her ID scan copy in the facebook chat and it's still valid till 2022.

BrunoK1441 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:44 am

Bunny47 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:36 am

Applied without partner id and been waiting since 31 March.... .. Anyone in the same boat?

That’s ludicrous! Is there reason it might be taking this long? Is your application straightforward?

Alijee786 wrote: ↑

Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:42 pm

Called again today
Call waiting time was 22 minutes. Seems to many people calling. Last time i called i was told that the application is in final stages and if you dont hear from us in few days call us back. So called today the rep said the exactly same thing that it is in process and final stages only thing different was she says you dont need to call back. You will get decision when its done.
Really upset and frustrated

BrunoK1441 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:00 pm

Guys, has anyone in here (non-eu partners) travelled out of the U.K. while waiting for a decision on their status? I know it can take months and I have to travel next month for a few days and wondering if my application would get cancelled or anything?

docado wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:16 pm

Hi,
I am a dependent NON-EU EFM of an EU citizen who is already granted pre-settled status. I applied on 19/12/2019 for EU Settlement and recieved a COA email on 30/12/2019. I came in UK on family permit in October 2019. I have not heard anything about the decision yet. I am afraid I don't have a residence card before and applied directly via EU settlement. Does anyone with in same situation with similar background. Thanks in advance!

BrunoK1441 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:21 pm

Alijee786 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 02, 2020 3:09 pm

eke123 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:33 pm

BrunoK1441 wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:13 am

Guys, I need to bring my passport for the biometrics appointment and as I'm on an UK Ancestry visa with a BMP I also have to post my passport in the mail to HO as proof of ID.

Does anyone know whether I need to book my biometrics appointment first then post my passport or post passport first and book biometrics in a couple of weeks when it returns in the post?

I also can't seem to see the section where it explains where I need to post the passport...

The whole waiting 3-6 months thing (as most non-EU applicants seem to be experiencing now judging by this thread) is stressing me the heck out as I have to travel around this time.

I think is better to do your biometrics first and they'll contact you if they need proof of ID they'll let you know where and when to post it to.
That's my opinion and what I would do.

Could not agree more. Do the biomatrics first. They usually return your id in few days. But you never know. So dont take any risk

Thanks guys, I'll take your advice!

lisa193 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:26 pm

docado wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:16 pm

Hi,
I am a dependent NON-EU EFM of an EU citizen who is already granted pre-settled status. I applied on 19/12/2019 for EU Settlement and recieved a COA email on 30/12/2019. I came in UK on family permit in October 2019. I have not heard anything about the decision yet. I am afraid I don't have a residence card before and applied directly via EU settlement. Does anyone with in same situation with similar background. Thanks in advance!

It's okay to apply for the EU Settlement without a previous BRC. I've applied without ever having relied on my husband as a sponsor, and it's fine as well. Applications do take quite a while though at the moment - if you were to scroll through the last couple of pages, people are waiting for months.. I did biometrics on Jan 2, called them today - they said I am in for a wait.
So no worries - it is all good - but might take a while since they have maaaaany applications.

docado wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 5:44 pm

lisa193 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:26 pm

docado wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:16 pm

Hi,
I am a dependent NON-EU EFM of an EU citizen who is already granted pre-settled status. I applied on 19/12/2019 for EU Settlement and recieved a COA email on 30/12/2019. I came in UK on family permit in October 2019. I have not heard anything about the decision yet. I am afraid I don't have a residence card before and applied directly via EU settlement. Does anyone with in same situation with similar background. Thanks in advance!

It's okay to apply for the EU Settlement without a previous BRC. I've applied without ever having relied on my husband as a sponsor, and it's fine as well. Applications do take quite a while though at the moment - if you were to scroll through the last couple of pages, people are waiting for months.. I did biometrics on Jan 2, called them today - they said I am in for a wait.
So no worries - it is all good - but might take a while since they have maaaaany applications.

Hi lisa193,
Thank you for your rep. Did you come to UK on family permit as well?