Found the answer, the name/surname is slightly different in the passport that is mentioned under "official observations".

Hi all, I was wondering if one the the more experienced members of the forum can help with a query I have. I recently obtained British Citizenship and then applied for a passport. With my passport application, I sent two current passports that I have from other countries: - One is from a prestigious...

As I mentioned before, I (non-EU) and my partner (EU) applied for citizenship on the same day. My partner received her approval on 09/08/2019 (timeline here: [url]https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/july-2019-naturalisation-timelines-only-t284313-20.html#p1816415[/url]. I received ...

My partner (EEA) and I (non-EEA) applied on the same date. She received her approval letter today: Eligibility criteria: EEA + PR Language/LIUK Criteria: Trinity College Exam / LIUK Exam Nationality : EEA Method of application: Online Date of application: 09/07/2019 Payment method: Online Date of ac...

1. Normal procedure. No confirmation is provided. 2. That sounds unusual. Up to 6 months is the standard time they have to give a decision. 3. Normal, reported several times in this forum. UKVI does send a notification that your application has been received before your biometrics are sent. This is ...

Until the official submission you can always go back to the previous sections and change it.

I think all service points are very busy at the moment.
When I booked some weeks ago there were no free appointments available and paid ones only about 2 weeks from the day I was booking. That was in the Northwest.

Thank you! I was trying to find out why there are different prices and I just found the answer. I will leave it here in case anyone has the same question in the future. [i]Booking your appointment at an enhanced location brings an additional fee: £60 for appointments between 10am – 4pm, £100 for wee...

Hi, I am about to book my appointment with sopra steria. There are no free appointments at the core centre closest to where I live, and the for the other service points there is sometimes a fee of £60 or £100. On the website they say that "An appointment at one of our enhanced service points also in...

Yes, IELTS for UKVI "Academics" is acceptable.

Also note the above is for the IELTS exam.
You can also take a (literally) 10 minute GESE exam that costs £150.

"The exam I have is from 2018, Band 8 IELTS academic and was taken in a test centre that is in their list." Note that it is not only about the test centre, it is also about the right exam. Either "IELTS for UKVI" or "IELTS Life Skills" From AN1: [b]Acceptable qualifications[/b] We will only accept a...

As above, the clock only starts from the moment the Home Office accepts the evidence that you are in a relationship akin to marriage. This is the start date of your partner's residence permit.

Yes, it was announced to all members of staff and the Home Office also gave a talk beforehand to explain what the settled scheme is about.
After that those that had interest could book a day to participate in the scheme.

I should note that they provide their own mobiles with the app for testing; you do not download the app to your own device!

I have taken part in the trial. It was nice to see the Home Office staff face-to-face considering we only deal with them via post! They were all very friendly. At the moment the App is not finalised yet, so the pilot consists of two stages: 1. They take a photocopy of your ID and then you enter the ...

1. Via letter, and you will not receive your passport back before a decision is made unless.. 2. You request it back like in the reports you have seen. This is done via this link: https://www.gov.uk/visa-documents-returned (make sure you DO NOT withdraw your application). Most applications are now b...

Non-EEA Extended Family member (unmarried partner of an EEA national who already had PR) Application sent (postal): 02.07.2018 Application delivered: 03.07.2018 Payment taken (credit card): 04.07.2018 Confirmation email Received: 09.07.2018 Biometric letter received: 09.07.2018, dated 05.07.2018 Bio...

Well.. (i) don't say anything and hope they won't notice? Not sure how big your company is. (ii) explain your situation and that you expect to receive a CoA soon after application, which will confirm your right to work (iii) apply now for a new EEA(FM) RC? I never heard of any case where people went...

You can apply on 19 December. Your CoA should allow you to work, see here (I was the same situation and had the same question): https://www.immigrationboards.com/eea-route-applications/eea-pr-unmarried-coa-query-t256762.html In my case my partner applied for PR beforehand.. I thought that makes the ...

Now it is all about you, you can go and get a divorce if you wish.

Answering my own question in case someone has a similar query in the future.
Yes, the CoA allows "to accept offers of employment in the United Kingdom, or to continue in employment in the United Kingdom, whilst your application is under consideration". I received mine today.

Thanks! This is probably the third or fourth update in the last 12 months!

How long have you been with your EU partner?
An unmarried partner is not recognized as an (extended) family member unless you have been together for 2 years.

You did not explain what you want to obtain. Is that a British Passport/Citizenship for your child? I am not familiar with your situation, so cannot give much advice but the guidance says that: While there is no minimum amount of hours which an EEA national must be employed for in order to qualify a...