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by millertron » Thu Oct 21, 2021 11:14 am
Hi,
I have ILR and have applied for a BRP, but my application was rejected for the following reason:
"The BRP(RC) application service is solely for use when replacing a lost/stolen or damaged BRP and is a like for like service. As you have status under the EU settlement Scheme, you have selected the incorrect option on the application form. You should instead apply for a replacement Biometric Residence Card (BRC) (issued under the EU Settlement Scheme)."
I am neither a EU national (I am Japanese) nor do I have any relatives who are EU nationals.
Is the above reason for rejecting my application still valid?
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by alterhase58 » Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:51 pm
Are you married/partner of an EU national?
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by CR001 » Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:07 pm
How (which route) and when did you get ILR?
What is the reason for applying for a BRP?
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by millertron » Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:41 pm
Hi, thanks for the replies.
As I mentioned, I'm not related to any EU national - I am married but with another Japanese.
I was granted my ILR in 1998, I'm not quite sure of the route but I moved into the UK with my parents back then who also didn't have any relatives who are EU national.
My reason for applying for a BRP is because my ILR vignette on my old passport is no longer a valid Right to Work document.
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by zimba » Thu Oct 21, 2021 4:55 pm
millertron wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:41 pm
Hi, thanks for the replies.
As I mentioned, I'm not related to any EU national - I am married but with another Japanese.
I was granted my ILR in 1998, I'm not quite sure of the route but I moved into the UK with my parents back then who also didn't have any relatives who are EU national.
My reason for applying for a BRP is because my ILR vignette on my old passport is no longer a valid Right to Work document.
Seems like an error from UKVI as your settled status was issued without any relevance to the EU settlement scheme or maybe you incorrectly selected an option claiming that you had settled status under the EU settlement scheme. Where did you apply for your visa transfer to BRP ? You should have applied here:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... nt-service
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by millertron » Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:06 pm
That's the exact link I used to apply for the BRP replacement.
I'm worried if I follow the advice on the letter and make an application including EU settlement scheme it would also be rejected because of 'invalid option'. It's most frustrating because the rejection isn't because of any problems with the documents (proof of residence) I provided!
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by zimba » Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:52 pm
millertron wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:06 pm
That's the exact link I used to apply for the BRP replacement.
I'm worried if I follow the advice on the letter and make an application including EU settlement scheme it would also be rejected because of 'invalid option'. It's most frustrating because the rejection isn't because of any problems with the documents (proof of residence) I provided!
Did you choose the 'Update, replace or
transfer your biometric residence permit (BRP)' option to apply ??
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by millertron » Fri Oct 22, 2021 9:24 am
I'm not quite sure how to check what I entered but I'm pretty sure that's what I selected.
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by zimba » Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:50 pm
I suggest applying again using that link. Also file a complaint with the UKVI
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... -procedure
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