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by Bollox
Tue Oct 10, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi All, Im from New Delhi, India - Applied on 9th May 2017 - still awaiting a decision. Anyone in the same situation from the same city? Does escalation really help? I have requested for one today. How long does it take for them to respond? Thanks Simran Hello Simran Frankly, escalation doesn’t rea...
by Bollox
Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:43 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

I applied on 13th April & escalated 3 times. Its now 132 working days. Same story as others. Applied thru North Mumbai Hello Danny27 I have applied from Mumbai on 03/04/2017. When you calculate you have to take out bank holidays also. It was total 5 summer bank holidays in the UK during this period...
by Bollox
Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello Everyone, I am waiting for the permit for 128 days now(working days) i.e 6 months. My application has been escalated 3 times. Today I called the UKVI enquiry number again, and I really don’t know how long I will have to wait. First of all it is worthless calling the enquiry no. As they cannot...
by Bollox
Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Enka2018 wrote:
Tue Oct 03, 2017 11:48 am
Hi everyone.
Anyone on forum wating more then 120 working days?
Hey

127 days still counting. Escalated twice without any response.

Cheers

Irfan Patel
by Bollox
Fri Sep 29, 2017 5:54 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

I have been following this thread for sometime. Here are the timelines for the FP application we submitted from Ireland for my non-EEA dependent father. We have been waiting for around 100 working day. The max timeline for Ireland is 30 days on home office site. Application submitted : 9th May Shef...
by Bollox
Thu Sep 28, 2017 12:18 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello all Here to update on my application. It’s been more than 120 days and still no news. My MP is still awaiting reply from UKVI. Solvit still hasn’t come back to me yet. I have escalated my case twice and still no luck. My third escalation is already due but I am not going to bother with it. Th...
by Bollox
Thu Sep 28, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello all Here to update on my application. It’s been more than 120 days and still no news. My MP is still awaiting reply from UKVI. Solvit still hasn’t come back to me yet. I have escalated my case twice and still no luck. My third escalation is already due but I am not going to bother with it. Tho...
by Bollox
Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:59 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi All, On Exact 120 working day, I got the Visa. Got email in the morning picked up in the afternoon. What a relief. Good luck All. Sid Hey Sid Have you tried using the tracking service with ur vfs reference number? Did it show on it once you got the email? Can you also give me the email address o...
by Bollox
Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:49 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi All, On Exact 120 working day, I got the Visa. Got email in the morning picked up in the afternoon. What a relief. Good luck All. Sid Hey Sid Thanks great news. M happy for you. Hopefully I will hear something soon too. We have similar timeline and applied from the same city. Regards Irfan
by Bollox
Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:39 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello all I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process...
by Bollox
Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello all I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process...
by Bollox
Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi Irfan, Its 117 working days today for me so I am really hoping something happens before 120 days mark. I applied on 3rd April and biometrics was same day, 117 is exact working days calculated via google search working days calculator. Applied from Mumbai as well. Good Luck Sid. Thanks Sid Yes I ...
by Bollox
Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello all I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process....
by Bollox
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:14 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

HI Irfan, Yeh I think your right about the Media. Going on just a hunger strike wouldn't work it takes too long to get attention. But not having water brings it down in a huge way where after only 4 or 5 days the press would be all over it as it is of course dangerous. My sister works for the gover...
by Bollox
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:59 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello Sid I applied on the same day, 03/04/2017 from Mumbai. On 14/08/2017 I have escalated the case after completing 90 working days. 15 working days for escalation will be finishing on 05/09/2017 then I am going to call them again. I dont think any of these calls or emails going to make UKVI work ...
by Bollox
Mon Aug 28, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi Everyone, My wife sent an email to the UKVI for an escalation of our case, as the service level agreement has lapsed, it has been over 90 working days. We received the following reply. "With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is bein...
by Bollox
Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

HI Irfan, Yeh I think your right about the Media. Going on just a hunger strike wouldn't work it takes too long to get attention. But not having water brings it down in a huge way where after only 4 or 5 days the press would be all over it as it is of course dangerous. My sister works for the gover...
by Bollox
Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi guys. Im British and married to a Filipino for nearly 5 years now. I started off self employed so had to wait 1 year to submit accounts. Profit way in access of 18600. Wife passd EILTS EXAMS. House inspection report done. Tax proof and national insurance too. Proof of financial support and skype...
by Bollox
Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi everyone! I'd have a question to all of you about the online status checker that is, when I put my GWF... the system doesn't recognise it. is there anyone had the same experience? As all others in the forum I also enduring the same issue that is the infinite DELAY! it is over 60 days now and I d...
by Bollox
Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

My son is British but he us still young 4 years but I want to know if am eligible for the EEA visa to take him to the uk Hello I am not an expert but as far as knowledge and understanding of how UK visa works; I don't think you can qualify for EEA family permit. Please refer to UKVI website or spea...
by Bollox
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:04 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi again, after i check my account where i make my application i notice that my status changed from Completed to In Active and none of the buttons are clickable like before. I did some research on many forums and i found this comment : "You should login into the visa4uk website where's you apply fo...
by Bollox
Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:20 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

We should do something together. I mean UK is sill in EU at least till marts 2019 and rules haven't changed. Lots of cases are straight forward and should be given FP very fast. :x Hello Yes we should all get in touch with pro EU MPs and should also consider taking UKVI to the court. They are playi...
by Bollox
Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:12 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello Mihai Priority service doesn't guarantee you fast outcome on ur application. I have applied through priority services. Only difference is you get priority in visa application appointment. So if you thinking to cancel this application and apply using priority service then it's a waste. Good luc...
by Bollox
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

We should do something together. I mean UK is sill in EU at least till marts 2019 and rules haven't changed. Lots of cases are straight forward and should be given FP very fast. :x Hello Yes we should all get in touch with pro EU MPs and should also consider taking UKVI to the court. They are playi...
by Bollox
Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479212

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hi Bollox, Yes you are right the move to Sheffield is a joke. I have been applying visa to Sheffield for last 10 years and they always take this much time. Not always overworked. They don't care about applications and this is truth. Please tell me a little bit more about Solvit. How long until they...
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