... how come so many "overstayers" who have an ~"automatic Derivative residence" and therefore the right to reside / work etc get hunted down by UKBA? their own documents state registration is not mandatory. A common scenario is someone who enters UK legally on some type of visa (not under EEA regu...
It's a tricky situation: if your employer does indeed suspend you, the only way to fight it might be in court and the outcome will then be uncertain. For example, it could be argued that you could have prevented this situation by applying for a new Residence Card (or a Permanent Residence Card; EEA4...
Optional or not is not relevant.
Article 25.2 of Directive 2004/38 simply says free of charge or at most the fee for similar documents for British citizens.
So would I and therefore I wrote to my MP about this, suggesting to ask the minister for a clarification. I really can't see a passport qualify as a "similar document", residence certificates/cards are in addition to a passport (or ID-card) but do not replace it. And a Brit is not required to have a...
I understand that the UK could make residence certificates and cards mandatory right now if it wished (post 3 months' residence). The directive allows this. What they can't do is insist that the card are carried around as there is no equivalent provision for UK nationals. Yes, but because of the la...
Yes here is the link http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/feb/25/eu-citizens-britain-id-cards Politicians are rarely appointed on the basis of skills and expertise, and mr Harper goes to great lengths to prove he is no exception to the rule. All measures he wants to impose on EU nationals are il...
Can you not read?? I see this sentence very clearly in what you posted: The issuance of residence permits to non-EEA family members of EEA nationals is free of charge. However, there seems to be a charge of 340 euros for illegal immigrants who subsequently claim EU rights. That's a very different is...
If you go back to the beginning of this thread and read my post there, you will see that it depends on the charge for similar documents for nationals of the member state. It is a bit vague, but in France and Germany there are apparently such documents, in the UK I am not aware of any, and that would...
Very remarkable. In article 25 (paragraph 2) of Directive 2004/38 it is stated explicitly: All documents mentioned in paragraph 1 shall be issued free of charge or for a charge not exceeding that imposed on nationals for the issuing of similar documents. I wonder what these similar documents for Bri...
Of course it's up to you to decide what you want, but I am an EU citizen living in UK almost 15 years now, and I have never felt even the slightest need to apply for British Citizenship (by naturalisation). It is an expensive procedure, and I don't see any benefits for myself coming out of it. Anywa...
For marriages with an international character it is not always obvious which law of which state is applicable. To bring some order in the chaos, there exist the Hague Conference on Private International Law , which among others has agreed a Convention of 14 March 1978 on the Law Applicable to Matrim...
If you actually read the documentation for employers, following the link you provided, you will find on List A (Documents which show an ongoing right to work): 4. A permanent residence card issued by the Home Office, the Border and Immigration Agency or the UK Border Agency to the family member of a...
@riad2525, I don't know what is now the best course of action, but you should have applied for a Residence Card as soon as possible after entering the UK. It is not required by law to have a Residence Card, but life can be very cumbersome without it, as you are now finding out the hard way. Although...
Apparently you haven't received a CoA yet. That usually confirms your right of work for the period that your application (for a Residence Card) is still undecided and also has a section for employers to explain your status and refers them to the Employer helpline of UKBA. Unfortunately, many employe...
It does sound like a reasonable case, save for the fact that they only recently got married and the person is now applying for Residence Card. Applying shortly after marriage cannot be a reason to be treated with suspicion! For many people (including OP) the date of marriage is when they acquire th...
Well, apparently UKBA have some doubts whether your marriage is genuine, and so they started an enquiry which includes home visits. The positive thing, of course, is that you and your wife were at the same address, but all the other points you mentioned are unlikely to make their doubts less. I thin...
I've read this yes, but in practice the Schengen visas issued are the same as all other Schengen visas. I have seen one issued by Germany for spouse of EEA national. There are no remarks on it. I will see one that France issues and post back here if it is any different from other visas that my wife...
Wasn't it in the news yesterday, that a few more batches of backlogs (including applications for spouse visas of about ten years ago) were discovered? On topic: EEA Family Permits are subject to the following (article 5.2 of Directive 2004/38): Member States shall grant such persons every facility t...
Although applying for a Residence Card is optional, life without it can be very cumbersome.
So it is highly recommended to apply as soon as possible (using form EEA2) and don't wait until you are near or past the expiry date of the EEA FP.
As long as you have been able to sustain yourself (financially) without help from the government (public funds), low income is not a problem at all. If you can show continuous employment for five years (and six P60's will do, no need to send payslips, bank statements, etc. as well), don't confuse yo...
I'm sorry but the link you provided does not allow me to check anything at all, let alone some facts. The EU directives you mention seem, however, very much inspired by the extreme free-market approach of mrs Thatcher and her associates, and the privatisation of the railways is another example. So w...
It is just another example of a totally irrelevant question on UKBA application forms. Only later, when you will apply for PR (after five years) it makes sense to have the entry stamp on the EEA Family Permit, as it marks the start of this five-year period. Any short trips abroad during these five y...
An EEA FP application has to be processed via an "accelerated procedure" as it is stated in Directive 2004/38. What that exactly means in practice is unclear, but I would assume that it should at least be faster than a normal visitor visa. Two weeks I would already consider too long, let alone five ...
