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Thank you. I understand that uncertain times may call for radical decisions. We will look at the possible flights across to the mainland.nomadtraveller29 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:13 pmHi saddleback
I would travel across to England/Wales if you can afford and have time. As you can imagine due to pandemic everything around the world is working in its limited capacity. I had to travel an hour for my appointment. Hope you are able to find one in Belfast. Good luck
Respond to the email enquiry they sent you - this is the easiest way (and in fact, alluded to in their email).Prince115 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:15 pm
1) To show my intent for them to proceed, what’s the best way to respond to them, what i did was to respond to the email by replying to the sender saying I want them to proceed with my request of change. Am not sure if that was the best way to respond?
Thanks
You need to replace. Your names on passport and BRC must match if you want to travelMaverick228 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:58 pmHey guys, I've changed my name and got a new passport under my new name. I sent it over to the Home Office so they could update my details. My question is: can I travel abroad with my old BRC under the old name? Or do I have to replace it before traveling abroad?
Thanks, I have just submitted my biometrics for the BRC replacement application. What are the usual timelines? The lady at the biometrics centre told me it's usually done quick.CR001 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:27 pmYou need to replace. Your names on passport and BRC must match if you want to travelMaverick228 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2020 4:58 pmHey guys, I've changed my name and got a new passport under my new name. I sent it over to the Home Office so they could update my details. My question is: can I travel abroad with my old BRC under the old name? Or do I have to replace it before traveling abroad?
If there are no free appointments, unfortunately you will have to pay for one.Xter27 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:55 pmHi guys,
Apologies if this was covered before, but I couldn’t find the answer via search.
My wife has applied to exchange her EU BRC to the EUSS card - she has a presettled status. I’m a bit confused in terms of the application process.
Based on my understanding, she needs to book an appointment for her biometrics, but we can’t find any free ones. They’re all at least a £100 per booking - is this right?
In addition, I remember reading something about an app which can be used to complete this application. How does one obtain access to this app?
Thank you in advance for your kind responses.
Thank you for clarifying!CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:29 amIf there are no free appointments, unfortunately you will have to pay for one.Xter27 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:55 pmHi guys,
Apologies if this was covered before, but I couldn’t find the answer via search.
My wife has applied to exchange her EU BRC to the EUSS card - she has a presettled status. I’m a bit confused in terms of the application process.
Based on my understanding, she needs to book an appointment for her biometrics, but we can’t find any free ones. They’re all at least a £100 per booking - is this right?
In addition, I remember reading something about an app which can be used to complete this application. How does one obtain access to this app?
Thank you in advance for your kind responses.
The IDV app is no longer in use except for tier 4 visa applicants.
Hi lunallena ,lunallena wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:35 pmHello,
I just wanted to share my experience changing my EEA RC (extended family member) to the EU Settlement Scheme BRC (BRCE).
I initially applied online back in April 2020. I used the link below:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-service
However I was not able to book a biometric appointment due to Covid. I received an email in July with the following:
"You currently have a pending application for replacement of a BRC which was lost, stolen or damaged but due to COVID-19 restrictions you have not been able to enrol your biometrics.
To progress your application we have exceptionally taken steps to reuse biometrics you provided previously. This will avoid the need for you to attend a biometric enrolment centre.
Before we can decide your application you now need to provide further information
Proving your identity
Reply to this email (do not send us a new email) providing us with:
EITHER
a scan or photograph of the biodata page of your passport. This is the page which shows your photograph, your full name, date of birth and nationality.
OR
a passport style photograph of yourself, showing your head and shoulders, and type into the email your full name, date of birth and nationality"
I replied to this email in September with a scan of my passport and then I received another email to confirm my application:
" Thank you for your application to exchange your biometric residence card (BRC) issued under the EEA Regulations for a biometric residence card that reflects the leave you have been granted under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please note that a BRC issued under EEA Regulations provides you with an exemption from the requirement to obtain a visa to travel to another Member State of the European Union. A BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme does not, and if you choose to exchange your current BRC for a BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme, you will be required to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to another EU Member State. You only need to apply to replace your biometric residence card issued under the EEA Regulations when it expires and then only if you intend to travel outside the United Kingdom, as you can rely upon your digital status to prove your right to stay, work or study in the United Kingdom.
Can you please confirm that you are therefore content to proceed with your application? We are unable to proceed with your application until you have confirmed if you are content to proceed.
Please confirm how you wish to proceed urgently".
I confirmed my application and received a reply the following day, informing me that I would receive my new card within 10 working days. I received the card in that timeframe.
Then I updated my identity document online as well. As some of you have mentioned, my current pre-settled status was attached to my previous EEA RC so I proceeded to update my identity card online. I know some people have sent their new card to the offices in Liverpool but I did mine online and within one day I received a response. I used the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immi ... nt-details
Good luck!
Hi lunallena ,lunallena wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:35 pmHello,
I just wanted to share my experience changing my EEA RC (extended family member) to the EU Settlement Scheme BRC (BRCE).
I initially applied online back in April 2020. I used the link below:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-service
However I was not able to book a biometric appointment due to Covid. I received an email in July with the following:
"You currently have a pending application for replacement of a BRC which was lost, stolen or damaged but due to COVID-19 restrictions you have not been able to enrol your biometrics.
To progress your application we have exceptionally taken steps to reuse biometrics you provided previously. This will avoid the need for you to attend a biometric enrolment centre.
Before we can decide your application you now need to provide further information
Proving your identity
Reply to this email (do not send us a new email) providing us with:
EITHER
a scan or photograph of the biodata page of your passport. This is the page which shows your photograph, your full name, date of birth and nationality.
OR
a passport style photograph of yourself, showing your head and shoulders, and type into the email your full name, date of birth and nationality"
I replied to this email in September with a scan of my passport and then I received another email to confirm my application:
" Thank you for your application to exchange your biometric residence card (BRC) issued under the EEA Regulations for a biometric residence card that reflects the leave you have been granted under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please note that a BRC issued under EEA Regulations provides you with an exemption from the requirement to obtain a visa to travel to another Member State of the European Union. A BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme does not, and if you choose to exchange your current BRC for a BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme, you will be required to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to another EU Member State. You only need to apply to replace your biometric residence card issued under the EEA Regulations when it expires and then only if you intend to travel outside the United Kingdom, as you can rely upon your digital status to prove your right to stay, work or study in the United Kingdom.
Can you please confirm that you are therefore content to proceed with your application? We are unable to proceed with your application until you have confirmed if you are content to proceed.
Please confirm how you wish to proceed urgently".
I confirmed my application and received a reply the following day, informing me that I would receive my new card within 10 working days. I received the card in that timeframe.
Then I updated my identity document online as well. As some of you have mentioned, my current pre-settled status was attached to my previous EEA RC so I proceeded to update my identity card online. I know some people have sent their new card to the offices in Liverpool but I did mine online and within one day I received a response. I used the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immi ... nt-details
Good luck!
Hi,Prince115 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:15 pmAm a non Eu member just received my settled status link to my limited leave to remain biometric card. Applied for an upgrade some weeks ago and sent an email to confirm if I want them to continue with the application.
Now questions are as follows?
1) To show my intent for them to proceed, what’s the best way to respond to them, what i did was to respond to the email by replying to the sender saying I want them to proceed with my request of change. Am not sure if that was the best way to respond?
2) Let’s agree that was the best way and I receive his card, heard it can be updated online now. What are the steps in doing that? Because going through the process, there are only 2 options which are personal details or others like email, phone number or address. There was nothing like Biometric card number or passport number?
3) Will I still send a copy to them since we are told no Original should be sent to the home office ?
4) Can I still make it for his holiday in November, 6th precisely. That holiday is quite important.
5) Still expecting a response from them, how long does it takes from the day I did my biometric via IDV app and in what means will I get a response.
Thanks
heya. the application is free of charge but the biometric appointment is not. There arent many available around london and cheapest is 110£.Tariqspain wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:34 pmHi,Prince115 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:15 pmAm a non Eu member just received my settled status link to my limited leave to remain biometric card. Applied for an upgrade some weeks ago and sent an email to confirm if I want them to continue with the application.
Now questions are as follows?
1) To show my intent for them to proceed, what’s the best way to respond to them, what i did was to respond to the email by replying to the sender saying I want them to proceed with my request of change. Am not sure if that was the best way to respond?
2) Let’s agree that was the best way and I receive his card, heard it can be updated online now. What are the steps in doing that? Because going through the process, there are only 2 options which are personal details or others like email, phone number or address. There was nothing like Biometric card number or passport number?
3) Will I still send a copy to them since we are told no Original should be sent to the home office ?
4) Can I still make it for his holiday in November, 6th precisely. That holiday is quite important.
5) Still expecting a response from them, how long does it takes from the day I did my biometric via IDV app and in what means will I get a response.
Thanks
When is your application complete and submitted ? I mean after you pay them ? I am on second stage just filling the form so I assume it’s not complete application till now and you have any time limit to complete application ? Thanks if anyone can reply
Hi,Tariqspain wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:29 pmHi lunallena ,lunallena wrote: ↑Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:35 pmHello,
I just wanted to share my experience changing my EEA RC (extended family member) to the EU Settlement Scheme BRC (BRCE).
I initially applied online back in April 2020. I used the link below:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-service
However I was not able to book a biometric appointment due to Covid. I received an email in July with the following:
"You currently have a pending application for replacement of a BRC which was lost, stolen or damaged but due to COVID-19 restrictions you have not been able to enrol your biometrics.
To progress your application we have exceptionally taken steps to reuse biometrics you provided previously. This will avoid the need for you to attend a biometric enrolment centre.
Before we can decide your application you now need to provide further information
Proving your identity
Reply to this email (do not send us a new email) providing us with:
EITHER
a scan or photograph of the biodata page of your passport. This is the page which shows your photograph, your full name, date of birth and nationality.
OR
a passport style photograph of yourself, showing your head and shoulders, and type into the email your full name, date of birth and nationality"
I replied to this email in September with a scan of my passport and then I received another email to confirm my application:
" Thank you for your application to exchange your biometric residence card (BRC) issued under the EEA Regulations for a biometric residence card that reflects the leave you have been granted under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Please note that a BRC issued under EEA Regulations provides you with an exemption from the requirement to obtain a visa to travel to another Member State of the European Union. A BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme does not, and if you choose to exchange your current BRC for a BRC issued under the EU Settlement Scheme, you will be required to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to another EU Member State. You only need to apply to replace your biometric residence card issued under the EEA Regulations when it expires and then only if you intend to travel outside the United Kingdom, as you can rely upon your digital status to prove your right to stay, work or study in the United Kingdom.
Can you please confirm that you are therefore content to proceed with your application? We are unable to proceed with your application until you have confirmed if you are content to proceed.
Please confirm how you wish to proceed urgently".
I confirmed my application and received a reply the following day, informing me that I would receive my new card within 10 working days. I received the card in that timeframe.
Then I updated my identity document online as well. As some of you have mentioned, my current pre-settled status was attached to my previous EEA RC so I proceeded to update my identity card online. I know some people have sent their new card to the offices in Liverpool but I did mine online and within one day I received a response. I used the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/update-uk-visas-immi ... nt-details
Good luck!
You paid for the card any fee ? And you have to submitt the application after completion ? I am asking as I have just filled it and after that haven’t done anything so I assume it’s not submitted ?
