EEA4 fast processing times or wishful thinking

I read this forum since I sent my eea3 end of june.but it seems a lot of people who send eea3&4 recieved pr after 4 weeks(eea3 of course).why my eea3 is still in process I hav no idea.should be sorted as soon as possible.

Hi everyone I'm new here!!

Application sent EEA3/EEA4: 06/08/2012
HO received: 07/08/2012

waiting....

Hi Everyone

I called UKBA, and they said a package has been sent to the despatch department and I should check my tracking number on Royal Mail website. I did that and it doesnt show anything yet. She would not give me any further information.

Is it possible this is my PR, how long does it usally take for your documents to leave the despatch office and go to Royal Mail?

EEA4 received by HO - 19 June 2012
COA - ....
PR - ....

Many thanks

It could be that your application has been returned or your PR. I wish it's the latter. If you sent a prepaid next day delivery envelope, then you should receive it the next day after it was sent. If it's the UKBA signed for 2nd class delivery, you shall get it within 4-5 days. Keep entering your tracking nr for updates and wish for the best.

Thanks for the response ANP, I really hope it is positive news.
My other question is that it takes a while for your documents to leave the despatch centre? is this true - it could be a couple of days or even weeks before i actually receive the 'package'. ?

Normally, it shouldn't take longer than 1 week from now. As with all EEA applications, there is not much we could do to speed things up, except praying. Good luck.

Timeline Application

13/02/2012: Application (EEA4) submitted. (My EEA2 will expiry 12 July 2012.)

17/03/2012: Received back all documents and letter from HO dated 14 March 2012. Before I tried to send a certified copy of my passport instead of the actual document and it was returned to me.

18/03/2012: Send back again all documents to HO with original passport.
20/03/2012: Application received by HO

20/04/2012: Received CoA dated 18/04/2012. Explained that CoA should only be accepted by employers within 6 months of the date issue for continue my job which is my EEA2 will expiry 12/07/2012.

30/08/2012 Received PR on A4 paper dated 24 August 2012 untill August 2022

Yay!! Finally I got my PR today, after so many hassles travelling without valid visa.

I got my EEA4 PR today.

Time line

eea3+eea4 posted on 17/03/2012

application received on 19/03/2012

received my COA on 29/06/2012 issued on 26/06/2012

received eea3 PR on 29/06/2012 issued on 26/062012

received eea4 PR on 30/08/2012 issued on 25/08/2012

The whole process took 5 months and two weeks by the OH.

once again, thanks to Jambo and EUsmileWEallsmile for their support.

Congratulations guys! Glad you finally got it.

Does EEA4 PR usually go on the passport or on a A4 paper?

anp wrote:Congratulations guys! Glad you finally got it.

Does EEA4 PR usually go on the passport or on a A4 paper?

My PR is placed in my Passport not on A4 paper.

Post my application on 2nd July, For EEA4
Received on 4 th July by HO
received COA n my passport back with PRC on 1 September n post
COA was dated 23 August n PRC dated 25 August
They just made my decision in 2 days
Not sure but I am so happy that this relief gets off my shoulders xxx

Applications sent 28.02.2012
HO received 29.02.2012
COA received 28.03.2012 dated 15.03.2012
PR ?????

Request for return of passports emailed on 06.07.2012[/quote]

Passport return today 10.07
PR????[/quote]

Finally received A4 paper with PR on 25th of August , dated 20 August.
It took nearly six months as you can see.
Good luck to everyone and thanks for advices.

bangash wrote:Post my application on 2nd July, For EEA4
Received on 4 th July by HO
received COA n my passport back with PRC on 1 September n post
COA was dated 23 August n PRC dated 25 August
They just made my decision in 2 days
Not sure but I am so happy that this relief gets off my shoulders xxx

Wow!! What was your case like? Any reason to suggest such a speedy response or just just luck?

Hi !
Just want to share my experience with my EEA4 Application;

(EEA3 & EEA4) applications made on 27/02/2012
Home Office Received applications on 28/02/2012
(PR for EEA3 & COA for EEA4) received on 24/03/2012 dated on 19/03/2012
(PR for EEA4) application received on 13/09/2012 dated on 05/09/2012

Waiting time: 6 months 2 weeks.

Thanx all for your advices. This forum was very useful and good luck to everyone.........

Hi all.

I've recently sent in my EEA3 and EEA4 applications. Wife and I have been married for over 5 years as of April this year. Sent both EEA3 and EEA4 in the same SD envelope.

EEA3/4 sent to UKBA 30/08/12
EEA3/4 received UKBA 31/08/12
Nothing else yet...

mellowd wrote:Hi all.

I've recently sent in my EEA3 and EEA4 applications. Wife and I have been married for over 5 years as of April this year. Sent both EEA3 and EEA4 in the same SD envelope.

EEA3/4 sent to UKBA 30/08/12
EEA3/4 received UKBA 31/08/12
Nothing else yet...

Welcome to the long queue.

Hi all,

I am recently in the process of applying for EEA4 as my residence card is expiring next month.
Could some one please explain to me how do you manage to obtain Utility bill/bank statements for past 5 years to prove your U.k residency.

Unfortunately, I am missing the bills from 2007 and 2008 and I am finding it difficult to obtain these documents from my Virgin media as they have refused to provide it, haven't tried the bank yet.

Many thanks!

Well, I did not supply these bills as all our bills are under my husband's name. I only provided bank statements and mortgage statements.

ashpaul1 wrote:Hi all,

I am recently in the process of applying for EEA4 as my residence card is expiring next month.
Could some one please explain to me how do you manage to obtain Utility bill/bank statements for past 5 years to prove your U.k residency.

Unfortunately, I am missing the bills from 2007 and 2008 and I am finding it difficult to obtain these documents from my Virgin media as they have refused to provide it, haven't tried the bank yet.

Many thanks!

spike_UK wrote:anp
Hey man, u been great and I appreciate ur help and trying calm me down whatever decision I get, I like this forum because we have generous people like u and trying their best with advice,, I certainly appreciate ur help, please do get me some information, many thanks.
Could we please text eachother inorder to get more information.

I am sorry to hear that, Spike-UK! Loads of luck to you this time!

Bing wrote:Well, I did not supply these bills as all our bills are under my husband's name. I only provided bank statements and mortgage statements.

ashpaul1 wrote:Hi all,

I am recently in the process of applying for EEA4 as my residence card is expiring next month.
Could some one please explain to me how do you manage to obtain Utility bill/bank statements for past 5 years to prove your U.k residency.

Unfortunately, I am missing the bills from 2007 and 2008 and I am finding it difficult to obtain these documents from my Virgin media as they have refused to provide it, haven't tried the bank yet.

Many thanks!

thanks for replying, will copies of online bank statement help me prove my 5 years residency along with our 5 years p60's? Any idea?

ashpaul1 wrote:

Bing wrote:Well, I did not supply these bills as all our bills are under my husband's name. I only provided bank statements and mortgage statements.

ashpaul1 wrote:Hi all,

I am recently in the process of applying for EEA4 as my residence card is expiring next month.
Could some one please explain to me how do you manage to obtain Utility bill/bank statements for past 5 years to prove your U.k residency.

Unfortunately, I am missing the bills from 2007 and 2008 and I am finding it difficult to obtain these documents from my Virgin media as they have refused to provide it, haven't tried the bank yet.


Many thanks!

thanks for replying, will copies of online bank statement help me prove my 5 years residency along with our 5 years p60's? Any idea?

P60 seems more persuasive than online bank statements to me.

ashpaul1 wrote: thanks for replying, will copies of online bank statement help me prove my 5 years residency along with our 5 years p60's? Any idea?

You can go to your bank branch and ask them to stamp your online statements (to verify they are correct). Or, you can order paper copies of your bank statements. Not sure about all banks, but Bank of Scotland has that facility. My husband managed to order his bank statements using online banking. They charged him £5 for a set of 12 months statements.

Hi Guys,

I applied for EEA 4 on 8.05.2012

Had requested my passport back, so received the passport back on 01.06.2012 along with the confirmation of application.

Now its been over 4 months since I applied, any ideas as to how long it may take? Mine is retention of rights based on 4.5 years of marriage. Would that make a difference to the processing times?

Also, in Jan13 it will 6 years since I got married, will I be able to apply for Citizenship in Jan13 ?

Thanks

Mnc wrote:Hi Guys,

I applied for EEA 4 on 8.05.2012

Had requested my passport back, so received the passport back on 01.06.2012 along with the confirmation of application.

Now its been over 4 months since I applied, any ideas as to how long it may take? Mine is retention of rights based on 4.5 years of marriage. Would that make a difference to the processing times?

Also, in Jan13 it will 6 years since I got married, will I be able to apply for Citizenship in Jan13 ?

Thanks

Expect it to take a full 6 months. So for you the time to start chasing hard is November 8th or the day after. The call centre won't give you the time of day before then anyway.

For your citizenship, you'll typically need to prove 5 years of treaty rights as well as 1 full year of PR. While these can certainly overlap, it's going to be easiest to prove the full year of PR if you can show your EEA4 to demonstrate that. If you are successful with your EEA4 it will be proof that the UKBA agrees that you had 5 years of treaty rights as of May 8th, so assuming you get your EEA4 I'd suggest to apply on or just after May 8th next year. Also when you apply make sure that you were in the UK on that exact date 5 years previously and not overseas on a holiday/business/etc.

Nira wrote:

ashpaul1 wrote: thanks for replying, will copies of online bank statement help me prove my 5 years residency along with our 5 years p60's? Any idea?

You can go to your bank branch and ask them to stamp your online statements (to verify they are correct). Or, you can order paper copies of your bank statements. Not sure about all banks, but Bank of Scotland has that facility. My husband managed to order his bank statements using online banking. They charged him £5 for a set of 12 months statements.

I ordered the same previously. However, when I received the bank statements, my previous addresses were not included. So it was not useful for me.