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No dear you are not the only December applicant left.Samelamin wrote:congrats all we are seeing alot of movement
I think im the only december applicant left
so hopefully I get it sometime this week
Guys I'm sure it's in the post somewhere if december cases were decided beginning of may! I still can't believe though, i had some bad experiences with HO and was bracing myself for a refusal because of difficulty proving self employment, so not such a straightforward case.horizon1985 wrote:No dear you are not the only December applicant left.Samelamin wrote:congrats all we are seeing alot of movement
I think im the only december applicant left
so hopefully I get it sometime this week
I am also waiting for my RC.
EEA2 application sent : 20 December 2011
COA received: 25 January 2012
RC: awaiting
This waiting time is killing me too :/
I hope that we all get it very soon.
Im sure they have to stick to the 6 months so I woudnt worryCoolGirl1984 wrote:My fiance called HO today, maybe 2 hrs ago and guess what.... They still haven't processed our application... So he requested his passport back, for work purposes. Let's see what happens in next few days...
yeah, let's see. Just in case I got to know who's our MP and booked the appointment for next monthSamelamin wrote:Im sure they have to stick to the 6 months so I woudnt worryCoolGirl1984 wrote:My fiance called HO today, maybe 2 hrs ago and guess what.... They still haven't processed our application... So he requested his passport back, for work purposes. Let's see what happens in next few days...
But I wish the wait would be over, its really difficult
Hello jheibaby, Did you call or email HO at all during the six month waiting period to speeding up your application process?jheibaby wrote:Wow! I can't believe I'm finally bringing in the good news! I got my RC yesterday just after I posted here. Everything just suddenly feels so much brighter! Although we're positive my RC is back dated, not complaining.
Hang in there guys! I wish for everyone's relief soon!
Mine went two weeks past the six months. Keep positive!
Be prepared to educate your MP in European Legislation, my MP was totaly ignorant. Asked him to intervene, my COA was taking to long, he didnt ebven know what I was talking about, even said I should be deported. Showed him my COA last week, wainting for his apology which I guess will never happen, I am making a big fuss out of it, writing to my local newspaper and the Parlamentary Commision too !!!CoolGirl1984 wrote:yeah, let's see. Just in case I got to know who's our MP and booked the appointment for next monthSamelamin wrote:Im sure they have to stick to the 6 months so I woudnt worryCoolGirl1984 wrote:My fiance called HO today, maybe 2 hrs ago and guess what.... They still haven't processed our application... So he requested his passport back, for work purposes. Let's see what happens in next few days...
But I wish the wait would be over, its really difficult
Hi mate,psuch2 wrote:Be prepared to educate your MP in European Legislation, my MP was totaly ignorant. Asked him to intervene, my COA was taking to long, he didnt ebven know what I was talking about, even said I should be deported. Showed him my COA last week, wainting for his apology which I guess will never happen, I am making a big fuss out of it, writing to my local newspaper and the Parlamentary Commision too !!!CoolGirl1984 wrote:yeah, let's see. Just in case I got to know who's our MP and booked the appointment for next monthSamelamin wrote:Im sure they have to stick to the 6 months so I woudnt worryCoolGirl1984 wrote:My fiance called HO today, maybe 2 hrs ago and guess what.... They still haven't processed our application... So he requested his passport back, for work purposes. Let's see what happens in next few days...
But I wish the wait would be over, its really difficult
Hi, I am from Huntingdon Cambs, i dont think i have a case to complain to the Parliamentary Standards Commission, so i don't really know who else would help, If my letter get published in the paper I am sure will stir things up a bit, might contact my local labour party office ( my MP is Conservative) i'm sure they would love to pick a fight with him. Europeans citizens make around 7%(estimate) on my constituency and worries me we are not being properly represented in the Parliament !!!Ikonkar wrote:Hi mate,psuch2 wrote:Be prepared to educate your MP in European Legislation, my MP was totaly ignorant. Asked him to intervene, my COA was taking to long, he didnt ebven know what I was talking about, even said I should be deported. Showed him my COA last week, wainting for his apology which I guess will never happen, I am making a big fuss out of it, writing to my local newspaper and the Parlamentary Commision too !!!CoolGirl1984 wrote:yeah, let's see. Just in case I got to know who's our MP and booked the appointment for next monthSamelamin wrote:
Im sure they have to stick to the 6 months so I woudnt worry
But I wish the wait would be over, its really difficult
Definitely complain... If I could be of any help let me know, but first which council you in? I'm in maidenhead & Windsor borough where Teresa May is from so looking forward or your reply.
Thanks
kingade wrote:Hello jheibaby, Did you call or email HO at all during the six month waiting period to speeding up your application process?jheibaby wrote:Wow! I can't believe I'm finally bringing in the good news! I got my RC yesterday just after I posted here. Everything just suddenly feels so much brighter! Although we're positive my RC is back dated, not complaining.
Hang in there guys! I wish for everyone's relief soon!
Mine went two weeks past the six months. Keep positive!
Thanks
It is very good you did complain as the HO practices are unacceptable. However, strictly speaking your RC was issued within the 6 months limit. It just took them a month to deliver it.jheibaby wrote: Hi, I did try calling and emailing from four months but got very minimal responses like the majority of us here get.
I don't think my application was speeded up in any way as it even went two weeks past the six months scheme.
However, from the first day past the six months, I emailed them almost every other day - or call them and had my EU partner do the same.
I also lodged two complain letters to NWCSU, although I never got any response.
I also contacted my MP contituency and my MP himself directly at the house of commons who wrote back to me in 48 hours to let me know that he's written to HO.
I knew I had to stand my ground, as anything over the six months wasn't acceptable. I'm not sure which one exactly gave them a kick on the behind but all the steps I took for me - was worth it.
Hi Jambo, with regards RC and complaining - we complained because my six months was on the 8th of May, but until the 17th we were told that my case was "undecided/hasn't been completed." Hence, the speculation of my RC being backdated came. Could also be down to the fact that this...Jambo wrote:It is very good you did complain as the HO practices are unacceptable. However, strictly speaking your RC was issued within the 6 months limit. It just took them a month to deliver it.jheibaby wrote: Hi, I did try calling and emailing from four months but got very minimal responses like the majority of us here get.
I don't think my application was speeded up in any way as it even went two weeks past the six months scheme.
However, from the first day past the six months, I emailed them almost every other day - or call them and had my EU partner do the same.
I also lodged two complain letters to NWCSU, although I never got any response.
I also contacted my MP contituency and my MP himself directly at the house of commons who wrote back to me in 48 hours to let me know that he's written to HO.
I knew I had to stand my ground, as anything over the six months wasn't acceptable. I'm not sure which one exactly gave them a kick on the behind but all the steps I took for me - was worth it.
You did the right thing pointing them to their own guidance. Even if they didn't backdate your RC, they should be aware that people are familiar with the legislation and the HO should follow it.jheibaby wrote: Hi Jambo, with regards RC and complaining - we complained because my six months was on the 8th of May, but until the 17th we were told that my case was "undecided/hasn't been completed." Hence, the speculation of my RC being backdated came. Could also be down to the fact that this...
“Chapter 5: Residence Card applications
5.1.8 Six-month rule
Community law requires us to decide applications for a Residence Card within 6 months from the date of receipt of the application. Every effort should be made to do so, particularly where an applicant draws our attention to an alleged breach of this requirement. Failure to comply with this requirement could leave the Home Office open to a claim for damages.“
Had been quoted on several of the emails I sent to them.
Hi Athik,athik wrote:Hi friends finally time came to share my good news with u all, today i received my RC it was issued on 22nd of may and received on 24th may, i am so happy that i forget totally the pain i gone through since last five months, most important i like to thank to the owners of this site and the people who is maintaining this forum and friends who was supportive and encouraging and giving strength to be patience.
for mates who are waiting i like to say best of luck and hope soon you will feel the happiness with which i am going through now, believe me once you get ur RC u will completely forget past. i pray for all to get this happiness.
once again a biggggggggggggg thank you to all of you, i wish i could celebrate this moment with you all .......ALL THE BEST
CONGRATULATIONS!!!athik wrote:Hi friends finally time came to share my good news with u all, today i received my RC it was issued on 22nd of may and received on 24th may, i am so happy that i forget totally the pain i gone through since last five months, most important i like to thank to the owners of this site and the people who is maintaining this forum and friends who was supportive and encouraging and giving strength to be patience.
for mates who are waiting i like to say best of luck and hope soon you will feel the happiness with which i am going through now, believe me once you get ur RC u will completely forget past. i pray for all to get this happiness.
once again a biggggggggggggg thank you to all of you, i wish i could celebrate this moment with you all .......ALL THE BEST
Thank you.... yes they send complete package what i sent to themCoolGirl1984 wrote:CONGRATULATIONS!!!athik wrote:Hi friends finally time came to share my good news with u all, today i received my RC it was issued on 22nd of may and received on 24th may, i am so happy that i forget totally the pain i gone through since last five months, most important i like to thank to the owners of this site and the people who is maintaining this forum and friends who was supportive and encouraging and giving strength to be patience.
for mates who are waiting i like to say best of luck and hope soon you will feel the happiness with which i am going through now, believe me once you get ur RC u will completely forget past. i pray for all to get this happiness.
once again a biggggggggggggg thank you to all of you, i wish i could celebrate this moment with you all .......ALL THE BEST
Can I just ask you whether they have returned all the documents with your RC or you reckon it might come later on?
athik wrote:Thank you.... yes they send complete package what i sent to themCoolGirl1984 wrote:CONGRATULATIONS!!!athik wrote:Hi friends finally time came to share my good news with u all, today i received my RC it was issued on 22nd of may and received on 24th may, i am so happy that i forget totally the pain i gone through since last five months, most important i like to thank to the owners of this site and the people who is maintaining this forum and friends who was supportive and encouraging and giving strength to be patience.
for mates who are waiting i like to say best of luck and hope soon you will feel the happiness with which i am going through now, believe me once you get ur RC u will completely forget past. i pray for all to get this happiness.
once again a biggggggggggggg thank you to all of you, i wish i could celebrate this moment with you all .......ALL THE BEST
Can I just ask you whether they have returned all the documents with your RC or you reckon it might come later on?
