All good! I got my Royal Mail package just now with passports, docs, EEA DCPR, Non-EEA Letter. Just waiting to collect BRP from DX. My time line below. Non-EEA + EEA PR application Application sent: 11/02/17 Application received: 14/02/17 Payment taken: 17/02/17 Confirmation email: 28/02/17 Biometri...

just a quick question Is the Non-EEA PR Card a biometric vignette on your passport or a proper biometric card? What about the EEA PR document? Is the DCPR a piece of paper? I've read that DX deliveries are usually Biometric cards. Is this true? Could it be a rejection? And Royal Mail deliveries are ...

Hi, I came home from work to find a DX card in the letterbox. I've arranged for redelivery on Mon at my workplace. Is DX reliable? I wish I wasn't left hanging over the weekend. I've also been using my PRN number to check my online status and it still says AWAITING DECISION (21 April). I tried using...

Congrats CMOS,

Could I ask you what your timeline was? When did you submit and when did you receive your COA?

Thanks

Hi there, According to the document published yesterday, a voluntary scheme will be set up in due course where EEA citizens can start the application process for settled status before March 27th, 2019 (see below). 38. We have been clear that EU citizens will enjoy all of their current residence righ...

Hi there, According to the 15-page document published yesterday, May says that Irish citizens residing in the UK will not need to apply for settled status to protect their entitlements (see below) in keeping with the terms of the CTA. What about Irish nationals with non-CTA non-EEA spouses? I am ass...

Hi there, Spouse and I applied for EEA and non-EEA PR (Qualifying period Jan 2012-Dec 2016). Spouse has been on paid sick leave since Feb 2017 (outside the qualifying period). Even though this is outside the qualifying period, should we inform HO of the sick leave? Does it affect the PR decision? If...

Okay, I used the board's search engine after posting the above and learnt that you can request a replacement COA by emailing nweurocoarequests@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk Has anyone done this? How long does it take to get a replacement COA and how long before the expiry date of the original COA should you...

Hi there, It seems that non-EEA PR applications from Oct/Nov 2016 are now taking longer than 6 months. I expect that this apparent 2-4 week lag will continue to grow with the increasing number of applications the HO is receiving. For those of you whose 5-year residence permits have expired or will h...

According to this 07/04/2017 update, https://www.gov.uk/guidance/status-of-eu-nationals-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know#irish-nationals "Irish nationals continue to have separate rights which allow them to be treated in the same way as British nationals in most circumstances." Does this mean that wh...

Hi there, This is with regards to EEA(PR) application: Qualifying period: Jan 2012 - Dec 2016. Current employment contract: Oct 2016 - Aug 2017. EEA national goes on long-term sick leave in Feb 2017 (not during the qualifying period). Does the HO need to be informed? Do they usually contact the last...

Hi all Please see me timeline below. I know it's been just a week since I submitted the Biometrics but I haven't received the COA. Should I enquire about this? And if so, which email address should I use, or should I call? I know that some of you may have waited longer for the COA, but did you follo...

Hi Obie, I have a question based on what you've written below. The question is whether you have lived here for 5 year. For other EEA nationals, they need to establish lawful residence in accordance with the EEA regulation for 5 years, and this means exercising treaty rights. IRISH CITIZEN only need ...

Hi there, Just sent EEA(PR) application for EEA national + non-EEA spouse (me) based on qualifying period from Jan 2012 to Dec 2016. My EEA national spouse wants to quit current job as it's too stressful. Will it affect the application? Should we inform the HO about the change in employment status e...

Hi CMOS,

You were indeed lucky to have been able to discuss the nature of the EEA(PR) form.

Any issues resolved? How are you getting on?

CMOS,

Thanks for drawing my attention to those instructions in Section 5.

Sometimes it is not obvious from the full name in the passport (1.3) what the family name / surname is, hence this needs to be specified in 1.4. I hope this clarifies the need for 1.4.

Hi there, I know an EEA national applying for PR can include the Non-EEA spouse in their EEA(PR) application form. We are currently in this situation. However, there are certain extra sections to be filled in for the non-EEA spouse where the pronoun used is "I" and can be misleading since "I" refers...

Hi Noajthan My spouse was not studying at the same time, simply on a casual contract at a university as a note-taker for 5 months without CSI. Hours worked were dependent on how many students needed said services every month, which worked out to around 40 hours a month at £9/hr gross. Tax was deduct...

Sorry I don't have an answer to your question, but another question instead.

Is it possible to complete the PR application online? I thought it was all paper and pen(cil)?

Did you have any alternative to CSI during those carefee student years? For example: Foreign EHIC; RC issued to you as a student during/before 2011; Potential EEA qualified person to act as sponsor ; Cover from parent's foreign health insurance that extends to you: Reciprocal health cover from your...

Hi,

Do you need to provide proof of CSI if you are a worker with genuine and effective employment?

From the literature, I've been led to believe that having CSI is a must to be considered a QP under the category of student or self-sufficient person.

Hi all, This is in relation to the above post. My 5-year residence card expires at the end of May, so I am hoping to renew it now. I was just wondering whether I should just apply for permanent residence and chance my luck with my EEA spouse's 6-month employment period which UKVI could possibly judg...

Thanks for the advice, Noajthan. Much appreciated!
Yes, you're right £65 isn't that much and I guess I could wait till mid-2017. I just hope whoever/whatever it is that's helping to delay the triggering of Article 50 continues till then!

Hi there, My spouse is an EEA national and I am a non-EEA national. I have been working a full-time job ever since we arrived in Oct 2011 and supported my spouse initially. We would now like to apply for PR but we're wondering about the 5-year qualifying period. Relevant dates for Spouse: mid Oct 20...

Hi Fabgomes I think that the new July version of the EEA(PR) form only requires one form to be filled out for multiple applications and I believe the EEA National should be the main applicant, while the non-EEA spouse is then named as an additional applicant. This is what I believe to be the case an...