I have gone through the 10 pages in this thread all posted during a period covering 2008 to 2009. At the end of the thread on page 10 all I can see is that only one person confirming that he/she was able to excersize the right of "free Travel for E.U Fam" so Posting the list below of the country nam...

As I dont live in Ireland any more. Just seen that documentary and I have to say I am very disgusted to say the least. I feel sorry for the people who are affected by this "law change". just came across this website and there is a protest going on against this in Dublin. sharing the link for those w...

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/applyingundereuropeanlaw/ The time taken to process your application will depend on the type of application you make and how you submit it. There is currently a backlog of applications, and we are taking steps to address this situation as soon as possible...

inwarsaw absolutely spot on ! you have painted the picture 100% correct exactly as it is. Just reading this thread backwards and some exciting posts (to say the least ) I am also in the Pakistani married to polish (crew) I think majority of people who get married to polish girls for nationality are...

Well my situation is pretty much same as yours. I have my FMRS stamp for one year. Luckily I have a full time permanent job. My FMRS & my wife's WRS is expiring in February some time. I will be applying for EEA 2 & she will have to apply for EEA 1. I want to be more mobile in terms of changing a job...

I understand where walrusgumble is coming from. I see your point. My only argument is that the people who have done nothing wrong and are genuine should not have to go through this nightmare. I am against illegal immigration, sham marriages and other loopholes. I am sure most of people with agree wi...

wow That's a surprise to me. so now they will bend the laws just because a "judgement" did not go their way. *I would like to see Ireland kicked out of the EU The way they treated immigrants. *That's my personal opinion. anyway I don't think Ireland will be hotspot for migrants any more. Irish econo...

One more question. If I am staying in Belfast, am I able to still take the train down to Dublin even if I turn in my passport to the Home Office for the EEA2? Do they check passports on trains like that? Looks like they will have a look here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7523435.stm I gues...

applied FMRS in Feburary Still Frigging waiting for the result. Home Office Sucks. I think they messed with home office after peter hain resigned. the new home office minister brought his own red tape and process has been more lengthened. <Thank GOD me and my wife have our jobs here.> Waiting for my...

Thanks for the response John. Much appreciated. His room is 196 square feet.The rest of the space is toilet and Spam. which you said is not included. His son which has been granted the British citizenship is less than 2 years old.He has been married for over 3 years now and have visited his wife reg...

Hi everyone, Hope you all are fine. I have applied for my FMRS and its still in process. Home office are taking ages now to process the applications. I have a friend <British citizen by naturalization> HE wants to apply for a spouse visa for his wife. He has a son as well. The son has been granted B...

HI Guys.. Every single word discussed above is true... I lost my wonderful job, my savings, as I'm married and have a daughter leaving them alone in india and struggling for a job here in U.K on HSMP. Came back to india and in talks with my company...if they could again employ me...really depressed...

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Good Post. I have had couple of these "fishing" agents in past. Sorry to hear that you have not been able to secure the job so far. Are you sure you applying about 100 to 150 jobs a day minimum ? I just got a message on my mobile today from gradjobs. http://www.gradjobs.co.uk/reg_form.php its on 7th...

We could move to the UK, but what we see on Crimewatch puts us right off (tongue in cheek). are you serious ? :roll: We moved to UK from Ireland and I must say WE ARE LOVING IT. Awesome place, Lovely People, Excellent Weather, Good Infrastructure & More Professional opportunities. U may be feel mor...

british jobs for british people not for hsmp or immigrants this slogan is in air than still u need a job god bless u but very hard to get one , if u find mail me also thanks If you have SKILLS jobs are plenty. took me 3 months to find the job but I got it. Keep trying and if u have the Skills and "...

I think labour or "New labour" knows that immigration is going to be a "hot issue" come election time next year.They are positioning them self for that. The conservatives have very aggressive policies about immigration which seems to be becoming popular in public. (details can be found through googl...

I can only hope all works out fine for you.

I think You can be fairly sure that they dont change status from within the country.You have to exit and make a new application.

With regards to your house
Selling a house in UK these days is no easy job too.

it varies from field to field.

They can ask if they want or if they feel.

What sort of job we are talking about here ?

I don't think you will be employed as a "doctor" without showing your qualifications I hope it is the case

Hey Runie, Thanks a lot for that info.. It's a real booster. I am curious on how did you go about your job search. Is there any particular consultant you contacted? I appreciate the response.. Thanks a lot. cheers, dB When I arrived in UK I was not looking for "any" job. I had set out few key point...

According to my information Job situation has improved considerably. I arrived in NOV and all companies were very tight on their budgets plus they had to balance the books so they were not taking much staff. But these days situations are good.I see no reason for a reasonable person actively seeking ...

what basis did you applied EEA-2 on ?

I applied EEA-2 on basis of self sufficiency but later withdrew the application as my wife found employment.

Currently i am in FMRS que see how long it takes.



But its all good.I have had my worst moments in past <hopefully>

Stage in the Journey to Citizenship Time Period in that Stage Temporary Residence 1. Economic Migrants (Highly skilled and skilled workers under Tiers 1 and 2 of the PBS - and dependants) Five years 2. Family (Family members of British citizens and permanent residents) Two years 3. Refugees (Refuge...

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The other thing I wonder is how it integrate with the EU track. I assume it does not (no change there), in that EU citizens and family members get PR after 5 years, and can naturalise from there. I am very interested to know this part as well My wife is from Poland and I am from Pakistan. For me is...