Getting married, EEA under consideratiion

[Qman]

Hi, just wondering if anyone can give me some advice. I'm due to start a job soon and applied for EEA2 as the unmarried partner of an EEA national. Received a COA with no right to work stated "cannot confirm right to work".

So at least I'm in the system, question is if we get married, how do I initially prove my right to work to my employers? Especially in the light of the hefty fine companies are paying for employing those without the right to work.

Would the HO employer-advice line be able/willing to confirm it if I present my passport and marriage certificate? Also, how do I go about giving notice at the registry without my passport? (Going to request it from HO)

Thanks guys,

[Jambo]

if we get married, how do I initially prove my right to work to my employers? Especially in the light of the hefty fine companies are paying for employing those without the right to work.

Well, it is all down to the employer. You can explain your situation and see if there are willing to accept a marriage certificate but it is understandable if they would like to see a confirmation from the HO (especially as your status changed from "not allowed to work yet" to "allowed to work" following the marriage).

Would the HO employer-advice line be able/willing to confirm it if I present my passport and marriage certificate?

Worth trying. You can also call them yourself and ask. I suspect they could explain the rules to the employer but it would be his decision and responsibility whether to accept your documents.

Also, how do I go about giving notice at the registry without my passport? (Going to request it from HO)

check with the council if they require a passport (I suspect they will). I suggest you ask for your passport back (if you applied more than 3 months ago, asking the passport back might speed up your application).

[Qman]

Thanks jambo, I'll try calling them and see what they say. I only applied a month ago but even requesting priority consideration has got me no response from them whatsoever. And from what I understand, they have to tell you what the intend to do and how.

My major concern is that they could have lost my passport and do not want to admit it. I've been in bed with them since the bad old days in '09.

I'll let you know if anything happens.

Cheers.