If its any consolation, the replacement BRCs are issued much sooner than 'upto 8 weeks' as the guidance says - based on what I have seen with my sister and others. My sister's was issued 2 weeks after the biometrics were taken. In case of urgency, you might have to pay for the biometrics appointmen...
There is unfortunately no timeline promised to switch from Pre-Settled to Settled. One girl I know - an EU citizen - got hers the same day. Another couple - both EU nationals - had to wait for almost a year. Others, like my sister - a non EU national - received theirs anywhere from within 2 to 6 mo...
Ther is no need for paper form because Lounes or not Lounes is not relevant as long as she has pre-Settled status. You can apply online. You do not need to send any document by post either. All the paperwork (bank statements, council tax bills etc) you can scan or take pictures of and upload online...
Also be aware that physical cards will be phased out by end 2024! Information on eVisas as all BRPs will be phased out from 1st Jan 2025 Click Link: https://www.immigrationboards.com/general-uk-immigration-forum/information-on-evisas-as-all-bprs-will-be-phased-out-from-1st-jan-2025-t342183.html EU ...
Also be aware that physical cards will be phased out by end 2024! Information on eVisas as all BRPs will be phased out from 1st Jan 2025 Click Link: https://www.immigrationboards.com/general-uk-immigration-forum/information-on-evisas-as-all-bprs-will-be-phased-out-from-1st-jan-2025-t342183.html EU ...
When did you applied for replacement BRC could you please share with us? I've applied as well and trying to understand what's the timeline going to be. If you can share the date of application and biometrics for BRC replacement will be appreciated. Thanks We applied on 07JAN and the biometrics were...
You can apply online like everyone else. The fact that your wife has become British citizen should not matter. My sister is non-EU dependent on me (EU citizen who naturalised as British) and my being British was not relevant for any of her EUSS applications. The divorce and retention stuff I have n...
So they sent you emails and you didn't check? and they couldn't find your application you said so how come they issued refusal. It sounds all muddy so its good idea I think to start fresh. The resolution center gets busy in the evening I guess. I always called them during the day and never had to w...
That does sound odd that application just disappears. Did you note down the UAN for your new application? that is generated before you submit the application.
In either case, my suggestion would be to call the resolution center.
When I was applying for my sister, there was definitely a message to that effect that 'we could not verify any records of your National Insurance number' - which in her case made sense because she has not worked. You could call the resolution center to ask. I know that that they can see the evidenc...
Considering it takes some time to process - can we apply for a switch to settled status now (2-3weeks before 5 years are complete) rather than apply after 5 years are complete. Sorry about the confusion. No you cannot apply even a day earlier. You must wait till the date when your pre-settled statu...
How she received the Pre-settled status is not relevant. You can apply for Settled status if she has held the pre-settled status for 5 years. Bear in mind you have to count it to the day. So if her pre-settled was granted on 25 January 2019, you can only apply on 25 January 2024 and not a day earli...
I did this application today for my sister as well and I don't recall all the pages exactly but there was definitely one asking to tell about your current BRC and one of the options was 'It is expired' Alternative perhaps would be to give a call to the resolution center as well and see if they can ...
When I applied for my replacement last year it took 4.5 weeks from biometric appointment. I see checkin desks in Europe accept the online status form the phone as well when I travel. Thanks for sharing your timeline and experience. 4.5 weeks from the biometric appointment doesn't sound so bad. Hope...
My sister has received her Settled Status today and the email does say the default 'if you do not currently hold a residence card, you should receive one in 10 working days'. She does hold a BRC valid till May 2024 so I doubt they would send a new one. She is however planning to travel in March and...
Thanks for your response Casa. Yes that much I have gathered because they are not the most useful :) They have been telling me only that 'Case worker will get back to you if they need anything' and today they said 'in the final stage of decision' which was somethign new so I was a bit excited - I g...
A further update here: I called them since it has been more than 30 days and they say most of the applications are decided within that timeframe. They told me the application is in 'Final decision stage'. Does anyone know what that means? They didn't ask for any furhter documents/evidence so I am h...
Just to add an update here: I spoke to the customer service since it has been two weeks and we didn't hear anything back, they are not issuing Certification of Application anymore if you apply to switch from pre-settled to settled status. I guess its because the pre-settled status is extended by de...
Thanks for your response. I tried to read the guidance you referred to but didn't make much sense to me, rather caused me headache! I called their EUSS contact center but they were not of much use because they were not able to answer any question and kept repeating 'the case worker will get back to...
