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by MelC
Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:00 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA FP refusal (again) Desperately need help
Replies: 72
Views: 9235

Thanks all of you for comments, Personally I think they are trained but try to make some barrier in free movement and delay the case. Need to remove this barrier though? Most probably through legal point of view resubmit, pointing out that the app conforms to the requirements/exhaustive list of doc...
by MelC
Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family visitor
Replies: 1
Views: 332

Re: Family visitor

mrharry wrote:Hi all!
I am applying for Family visitor visa and i am in debt.
Can anybody help me with this question ,please?
Should i include phone records for last 6 months with other supporting documents?
Thank you very much.
what is the connection between the "debt" and the phone records?
by MelC
Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Please help me review my application
Replies: 12
Views: 1096

May want to show friends bank statements and if a mortgage that the payments uptodate . he doesn't need to submit the friend's bank statements - the friend is not offering financial support, just accomodation. the freind may not be providing financial support, but they are providing the accommoatio...
by MelC
Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA FP refusal (again) Desperately need help
Replies: 72
Views: 9235

it is also reasonable for member stats to be satisfied that EU citizens have sufficient resources for themselves and their family memebrs not to be burdon on social assistance system of host memeber state, sufficient resources including comprehensive sickness insuranceits. the EU national source of...
by MelC
Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:48 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA FP refusal (again) Desperately need help
Replies: 72
Views: 9235

thanks for reply, i understand others but could you please explain "com 313, , the IDI and case law, in particular MRAX" Thanks Comm 313 is NOT legally binding, it is a communication that was sent to ALL member states as "guidance" on applying the directive, it gives "indicative criteria" and examp...
by MelC
Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA FP refusal (again) Desperately need help
Replies: 72
Views: 9235

Thanks for reply, I note that you did not submit the child's birth certificate. everthing is written on passport and there is no any argu on baby though exact words, from the letter that the ECO used for (3) and (4) wordings are: you made eea fp application 6 monhts after leaving the UK ref number....
by MelC
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Please help me review my application
Replies: 12
Views: 1096

May want to show friends bank statements and if a mortgage that the payments uptodate . he doesn't need to submit the friend's bank statements - the friend is not offering financial support, just accomodation. the freind may not be providing financial support, but they are providing the accommoatio...
by MelC
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA FP refusal (again) Desperately need help
Replies: 72
Views: 9235

I would respond to the refusal quoting a variety of souces: the directive, the guide, com 313, ECO guidance, the IDI and case law, in particular MRAX. and state that you expect your EEA/fp to be issued without further delay. and people think i was crazy when i said no way would i have my hubby apply...
by MelC
Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: A stupid mistake, just a worry or genuine problem for ILR?
Replies: 6
Views: 1302

when you say your "islamic" marriage, I assume you mean that was to the work colleague? and that is was "orfi" or "nikah mut'ah" or some such? polygamy may well be acceptable in your country of origin, but it isn't in the UK. as you withdrew your COA and your legal wife was granted her visa, as othe...
by MelC
Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:51 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Can your sponsor represent you at appeal?
Replies: 8
Views: 1384

most spouse sponsors that I know of represent the appellant, (the overseas spouse) at appeal. frequently this is due to the cost of hiring a solicitor, and that they can answer any questions that may arise. its not like court and being before a judge, it is more informal than that, and the tribunal ...
by MelC
Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:42 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3426301

Syma, there is no guarantee that you would or would not get the visa after paying the fee owing to the Uni.

yes the ECO can do "this".

for all they know at this time, you could be hoping to get the visa to escape paying the outstanding fee?
by MelC
Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UK Family visit finance advice?
Replies: 10
Views: 1215

Okay I have now managed to obtain a letter from her uni that states her name, teachers name, unis name, subjects of study, course she is on, exam dates and it has been signed and stamped by the univeristy. it is also translated. will this be acceptable? Thanks, DemiGod i think i would look to also ...
by MelC
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA Family Permit - why am I being asked to pay?
Replies: 59
Views: 6550

Bump - just in case you missed my post as we did post at the same minute. Thanks so much Jambo, just had a look at that link - wow things went smoothly for them. First thing I need is to find a lift to France - I am not too confident about going by bus or train as I know they ask for documents and ...
by MelC
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EEA Family Permit - why am I being asked to pay?
Replies: 59
Views: 6550

isnt the fee, the 14 euro's covered in the section where embassies can outsource the application and use premium rate services? its double that and more for people applying for a "free" visa to the Schengen area from the UK. head for calais why not? i did 5 weeks ago! here is a tip, do not head for ...
by MelC
Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visa rejected. Appeal or reapply?
Replies: 11
Views: 2531

Thank you for your reply. Yes we did have an official marriage contract. I didnt refer to the contract we did.in jordan as an unreal wedding. I said we want to do two celebrations, one in jordan and a bigger one in london, and I referd to the one in jordan as a wedding. So as far as I see it, nothi...
by MelC
Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:06 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: To whom does EU freedom of movement law apply?
Replies: 6
Views: 911

you could of course have a read of Directive 200438/EC which "governs" entry and residence of EU citizens into other EU states AND their non EU family members, and then the guides on the directive that explains some points in easier terms. or have a good look around the blog that you mention, as a ...
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: To whom does EU freedom of movement law apply?
Replies: 6
Views: 911

you could of course have a read of Directive 200438/EC which "governs" entry and residence of EU citizens into other EU states AND their non EU family members, and then the guides on the directive that explains some points in easier terms. or have a good look around the blog that you mention, as a l...
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: No fees for EEA free movement APPEALS
Replies: 46
Views: 16915

Obie wrote:If follow from above, that any EEA decison besides those in regulation 19(3) would incur
an appeal fee.
this is what i put to the EOPD, if its not explicitly included, by analogy its explicitly excluded?

a phrase they used to me previously lol
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: No fees for EEA free movement APPEALS
Replies: 46
Views: 16915

scorpio1 wrote:Update us as well when you get any reply please.
Thanks
i emailed the EOPD this morning, if i dont have a reply by tomorrow i will ask my buddy to give them a prod!

full intention for it to be for the forum information.
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:54 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: If SOLVIT has failed you in your time of need..
Replies: 8
Views: 2730

They sent me an email telling me about the survey. To be honest, unlike other people in this forum, we found Solvit slow but (in the end) helpful. but did YOU have to explain the law to them or did they, well she, have any vague idea about it? if your response is in the former, then you are indeed ...
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:52 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: If SOLVIT has failed you in your time of need..
Replies: 8
Views: 2730

has anyone had any feedback on completing the survey?

I haven't, I didn't have anything positive to say on the survey!
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:46 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: SOLVIT UK strikes again...useless
Replies: 7
Views: 2899

the commission insist that these matters are single occurring events, at least that's what they email you, even when skele and I (and another of our friends) sent the same emails to the commission each quoting each others "chap" number, as each of us had experienced exactly the same things now tell ...
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:32 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Had problems with French over freedom of movement visas?
Replies: 11
Views: 2886

Re: Had problems with French over freedom of movement visas?

We have been in France since July of last year and instead of the 5 year residence card that my husband was supposed to be given he got 1 year because apparently their computer systems will only do 1 year or 10 years. They said that he has to go back every year and re apply. That doesn't make any s...
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 3:01 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Entry into the UK with a family member residence card
Replies: 44
Views: 8634

I directed a freedom-of-information request to the Commission. Just trying to find out what the hell they did in the three years?! I´ve never done this before, so I hope it´ll lead to something: Dear Madam or Sir, As per >>Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council...
by MelC
Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:59 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Entry into the UK with a family member residence card
Replies: 44
Views: 8634

i have to say that i am very optimistic after receiving the news that they are opening infringement procedures against the UK. I mean look at Ireland... the only thing that leaves me less optimistic is this: The UK, Ireland and the Commission had these talks at the same time, since Ireland and the ...
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