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Hi everyone,

I found this forum very informative and supportive in all aspects. I have applied as an EEA-EFM just before referendum. I belong to non EU states. My sponsor is a Swedish National . Due to some unavoidable circumstances I couldn't send his passport along with my application. I sent his original Swedish driving licence as it could be used as an ID with all other original documents. Later, I received short style COA, explaining we cannot confirm your right of work until decision is made and further explained in bold letter this because you are the Extend Family Member or unmarried partner. But the most concerning point which they wrote separately that you have also not provided original documentation for all of the following:

1. valid identity of sponsor.

My solicitor then sent a coloured passport copy while attesting himself and request for work permission. Now I received a second COA explaining,

We cannot confirm it until the outcome of your application. They further explained this is because, you have not provided original documentation for all of the following:

1. Evidence of relationship
2. identity
3. Treaty Rights

Or
You are an extended family member/unmarried partner etc

I am only confused about the valid identity point which they mentioned in my first COA. while in second COA they add further information like treaty rights, relationship etc. In my first COA they attached a questions and answers sheet that why are we unable to confirm your right to work. There were two answers,
1. Because of EFM/Unmarried partner
2. Not satisfactory evidence of identity/relationship. we will consider your application but may contact you for some additional or alternative evidence

My question is,

Can HO refuse my application on the basis of valid identity or will theyl contact me for further evidence. what shall I do?

Is your Swedish partner exercising treaty rights in the UK or has s/he acquired PR in the UK? If so, what proof of that have you attached?

I am not certain that a Swedish driving license is sufficient proof of identity or citizenship. Does your partner have a Swedish national identity card? That would be acceptable in place of a passport.

Also, what proof of relationship did you attach? Typically you need proof of a tleast two years of having lived together in "a relationship akin to marriage". Such proof is typically joint tenancy agreements, joint bank accounts, etc.

secret.simon wrote:Is your Swedish partner exercising treaty rights in the UK or has s/he acquired PR in the UK? If so, what proof of that have you attached?

I am not certain that a Swedish driving license is sufficient proof of identity or citizenship. Does your partner have a Swedish national identity card? That would be acceptable in place of a passport.

Also, what proof of relationship did you attach? Typically you need proof of a tleast two years of having lived together in "a relationship akin to marriage". Such proof is typically joint tenancy agreements, joint bank accounts, etc.

Yes,he is exercising as a self-employed for more than two years. I have submitted all related documents like, accountant letters. Tax receipts, HMRC self- assessment for two years etc. He is my brother in law. My solicitor applied for his registration certificate along with my Resident Card.

They have started National identity card scheme in may 2015. Before that time licence were used as an ID. Although, driving licence is still acceptable all over the Europe. They HO have not demanded and that's why I am confused about it.

I have submitted birth certificates, family registration certificate and current tenancy agreement on my sponsor name, bank statements of same address etc. They only highlighted identity concern, its mean rest seems to be okay. I don't want to be get refused just because of this one issue.

If sponsor is b-i-l you are an EFM and won't have right to work confirmed until RC is issued.

Are you dependent on b-i-l for essential daily needs and/or member of his household?
And were you before coming to UK?

noajthan wrote:If sponsor is b-i-l you are an EFM and won't have right to work confirmed until RC is issued.

Are you dependent on b-i-l for essential daily needs and/or member of his household?
And were you before coming to UK?

Yes, I am fully dependent and member of his household. I was member as well before coming to UK.

Do you have a valid EEA family permit, etc.

vinny wrote:Do you have a valid EEA family permit, etc.

No, my sponsor jointed me later. I came here as a student.

Without a valid EEA family permit nor residence card, they wouldn't give a COA with a right to work anyway. They also may expect a passport or ID card from your partner, if they have never seen one previously. But if they haven't asked you for it in their subsequent communication, then you may be okay.

vinny wrote:Without a valid EEA family permit nor residence card, they wouldn't give a COA with a right to work anyway. They also may expect a passport or ID card from your partner, if they have never seen one previously. But if they haven't asked you for it in their subsequent communication, then you may be okay.

I now understand, they will not confirm my right to work till tthe outcome. But still I got ambiguity regarding my sponsor's valid identity.