[quote="Jambo"][quote="EEA2APPLICANT"][quote="Jambo"][quote="EEA2APPLICANT"]Just called home Office and the women on the phone was very nice to me but she said they have not reached a decision yet. so need to wait.
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Don't just wait. Complain. They need to reach a decision within 6 months.[/quote]
Thanks jambo i have spoken to my mp already and my solicitor have sent a letter mentioning the 6 months rule. Now thinking of getting my partners uk embassy involved as well. what are the best ways of complain? Can i take them to court for violating 6 month rule?[/quote]
If you suffered damages because a decision wasn't made in time, you can try taking them to court. No idea if this would work.
Getting the MP involved is normally the best course of action as they have direct access to the HO (dedicated helpline).[/quote]
I've actually contacted my embassy, USA, and my husband contacted his, Lithuania. They cannot force the UKBA to do anything as they are on UK soil but the US Embassy have called asking why my application is still pending. In fact, when they called it ends up that they did not even start processing my application (and this was past the 6 months). My MP wrote the letter but said it's up to UKBA to respond or not. Solicitors have said I just have to wait as well. I have been calling UKBA every other day and just recently e-mailed Rob Whiteman a letter of frustration because this whole process has cost me up to this date £20,000+ (half of my year's salary) as I lost my job and this was what I was paid. On top I've been in and out of the hospital for stress. No answer yet but I plan on writing every other day until I receive answers as now it's seven months, and this is not the first time I've been granted rights to live in the UK.
Worth to also write to Solvit. They got back to my husband immediately through Lithuania branch and have advised that they will let us know the next step on Monday. The UKBA is legally obligated to give you an answer within 6 months time. Keep e-mailing and calling the UKBA to push as some people who have done so got some results. Don't give up and it's worth contacting the embassy. I've contacted mine in case when I get my passport back with the RC still pending I will be able to freely travel within the EU with my husband. They know my story and problem so I know that I can call the emergency helpline if I'm kept at the UK Border. Worth to make the same approach if you are in a similar situation with no COA.
