Working as a EEA family member

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 3:40 pm

Hi guys,
Here is the situation, I sent my eea2 application to HO on 12/05/2011 and i am waiting for C.O.A soon i hope and my visa is running out on 09/06/2011.The visa i had before that was on the bases of FMRS which was for one year and that is running out as i stated above and i am working at the moment. once my visa run out my company will ask me to stop working until i provide them C.O.A from HO as i seen some ppl on this site saying that it's been months now and they did'nt recieve their C.O.A and i am quite worry about mine because stoppage of work after visa ran out. Also whenever you try to call HO regarding this issue they have got one and only recorded answer, they can't tell nothing before six months passes on process.
my question is:
is there any law which force employer not to stop their employee from working?
even though i have got special delivery reciept which confirms, application has been recieved by HO but employer doesn't accept that. it's totally rubbish if you do'nt recieve your C.O.A on time then you are in mess which is definitely created by HO but they do'nt care.
Somebody can help please or going through from same situation:(
much appreciated for reply
Thanks

jbeit · Post by **jbeit** » Sat May 28, 2011 4:00 pm

humsafer wrote:Hi guys,
Here is the situation, I sent my eea2 application to HO on 12/05/2011 and i am waiting for C.O.A soon i hope and my visa is running out on 09/06/2011.The visa i had before that was on the bases of FMRS which was for one year and that is running out as i stated above and i am working at the moment. once my visa run out my company will ask me to stop working until i provide them C.O.A from HO as i seen some ppl on this site saying that it's been months now and they did'nt recieve their C.O.A and i am quite worry about mine because stoppage of work after visa ran out. Also whenever you try to call HO regarding this issue they have got one and only recorded answer, they can't tell nothing before six months passes on process.
my question is:
is there any law which force employer not to stop their employee from working?
even though i have got special delivery reciept which confirms, application has been recieved by HO but employer doesn't accept that. it's totally rubbish if you do'nt recieve your C.O.A on time then you are in mess which is definitely created by HO but they do'nt care.
Somebody can help please or going through from same situation:(
much appreciated for reply
Thanks

hi humsafer,u should try calling the ho asking them for yr coa,and not asking for the time frame of yr application cos i faced same situation,on my second application i never received a coa instead i received my rc.so i was always calling them asking for my coa.wishing u all the best.

Post by **John** » Sat May 28, 2011 4:12 pm

humsafer, I agree, you should phone UKBA lack their delay in issuing a CoA letter.

You might remind them that the EU Directive says that the CoA should be issued to a family member ..... "immediately", and accordingly if you lose your job because of their untimely action, you will be minded to sue them.

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 5:23 pm

Thanks John for your kind reply
if you kind enough to send me this EU directive link so I can copy it and speak with HO properly
much appreciated your help man
Thanks a lot

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 5:26 pm

Thanks a lot Jbeit for your reply i better ring them and ask about COA thanks for your kind information

Post by **John** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:00 pm

If you download the EU Directive and then look at Article 10.1 you will see :-

A certificate of application for the residence card shall be issued immediately.

It could not be clearer! A shame that UKBA do not comply.

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:03 pm

Thanks John for your reply
I'll check that probabely i'll give them a ring and ask about it
Thanks once again

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:20 pm

As i tried link is not working any other likn please
Thanks

Post by **John** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:35 pm

The link works perfectly for me, but I do think the internet is acting very strangely at the moment. Suggest you try the link again, at regular intervals.

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:43 pm

Thanks may be on chrome it's not working but i'll try on explorer
Thanks once again

Post by **John** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:45 pm

Working here on Chrome.

humsafer · Post by **humsafer** » Sat May 28, 2011 10:02 pm

I have got it John
Thanks for your help

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