I see, thanks. I am keeping my job until March, working remotely, then I'll have to find something else, so I can't really claim that. We didn't want to be stranded because of brexit, especially if there is no-deal. Not sure how to word it. Would like to just put "brexit" or "brexit uncertainty" wit...
I see that the SS route settlement scheme form asks why you are returning to the UK. Is this a trick question? Using the SS route it doesn't seem to matter at all why you are returning, legally speaking.
If I put "Brexit uncertainty" could that be a problem? Or "FOM may end in October"?
Yes, so you are not an EEA citizen, and your wife is. So your wife is exercising treaty rights (Freedom of Movement) and you can apply as her spouse I think.
The children of non-EU family members can apply to come to the UK under the EU scheme. What happens if the non-EU family member applies for pre-settled status?
In that case can the children still use the EEA route?
Hi. My spouse has an Irish residency card, only a few weeks old. She has been living here in Ireland since October. I am a British citizen. If we move back to the UK, can she apply for pre-settled status under the settlement scheme? My understanding is that she is eligible but obviously just wanted ...
As long as you have proof that you applied (e.g. a tracking number for the letter) you are okay, even if the temporary stamp on your passport expires. I was told that explicitly by the treaty rights division and the local Garda.
Always worth paying the extra to get a signature on receipt, then you have proof that it was delivered and they can't say they didn't get it. If they lose it or don't process it in time that's their fault.
To exercise treaty rights you either need to be working or show that you are self sufficient, i.e. you have enough money for yourself and your husband without relying on the state for benefits etc.
Basically you need to move over there, for work or if you have sufficient savings and other income to be self sufficient. You can apply for a visitor visa for your GF before you go, as long as you have documentation showing you will exercise treaty rights (e.g. employment letter with start date etc....
INIS are swamped at the moment and you won't get far by email. Weeks or months to reply, if they even bother since you don't have an application with them. What do you need to ask them? Basically you need to move over there, for work or if you have sufficient savings and other income to be self suff...
I just emailed INIS. They sent an automated response stating that acknowledgement letters could take up to 12 weeks and current processing times are 10 months.
My understanding was that the EU rules require a decision in 6 months.
Application sent: 04/11/2018
Acknowledgement letter: Not received yet
Approval: Pending
I wrote to them about the lack of an acknowledgement letter, and got no response. I called them and was told it might take a few months to come and that the deadline for a decision was still six months.
My wife is in a similar position, she applied at the start of November and hasn't had any formal acknowledgement. We know that they have the case in the system because they called us up to confirm her name (we used the Chinese name order but it's on the system under western order). We wrote to them ...
