Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

[Paschal]

hello,

i involved SOLVIT too.

i got email from SOLVIT asking me to send a copy of the application and the communication i had with the decision making centre.

since then haven't heard anything from SOLVIT again and it has passed a month

[elemak]

Hi everyone!

Today, finally I've got my FP.
Would like to share my story:
I applied 20.06.2017 Madrid/Spain ( It was my second application, the first one was refused)
Not straightforward email 07.07.2017
My first complain to UK Visas and Immigration 19.09.2017 (got any result in really, was told that my application was not straightforward but they were working on it)
My second complain 10.01.2018 . I got an email 19.01.2018 there I was informed decision was made and soon I would received further news .
Indeed I received it on the same day , two hours earlier:-))) And today, I have got my passaport with FP.

I wish you good luck to all!!!
In case you have any questions ...please ask I would be happy to answer and perhaps help!

[yanaveron]

Hi everyone!

Today, finally I've got my FP.
Would like to share my story:
I applied 20.06.2017 Madrid/Spain ( It was my second application, the first one was refused)
Not straightforward email 07.07.2017
My first complain to UK Visas and Immigration 19.09.2017 (got any result in really, was told that my application was not straightforward but they were working on it)
My second complain 10.01.2018 . I got an email 19.01.2018 there I was informed decision was made and soon I would received further news .
Indeed I received it on the same day , two hours earlier:-))) And today, I have got my passaport with FP.

I wish you good luck to all!!!
In case you have any questions ...please ask I would be happy to answer and perhaps help!

Hey!!! Congratulations!!! After such a long time you destroyed it! Very happy for you! Enjoy your time with your family and good luck with your further applications in UK!

[jj06]

Hi everyone!

Today, finally I've got my FP.
Would like to share my story:
I applied 20.06.2017 Madrid/Spain ( It was my second application, the first one was refused)
Not straightforward email 07.07.2017
My first complain to UK Visas and Immigration 19.09.2017 (got any result in really, was told that my application was not straightforward but they were working on it)
My second complain 10.01.2018 . I got an email 19.01.2018 there I was informed decision was made and soon I would received further news .
Indeed I received it on the same day , two hours earlier:-))) And today, I have got my passaport with FP.

I wish you good luck to all!!!
In case you have any questions ...please ask I would be happy to answer and perhaps help!

Finally today i got my Passport with FP on it.
We have almost the same situation,
This is my second application.
I applied on 20.06.2017
and same place in Madrid,Spain
God Bless.

[alex1990]

Hi everyone!

Today, finally I've got my FP.
Would like to share my story:
I applied 20.06.2017 Madrid/Spain ( It was my second application, the first one was refused)
Not straightforward email 07.07.2017
My first complain to UK Visas and Immigration 19.09.2017 (got any result in really, was told that my application was not straightforward but they were working on it)
My second complain 10.01.2018 . I got an email 19.01.2018 there I was informed decision was made and soon I would received further news .
Indeed I received it on the same day , two hours earlier:-))) And today, I have got my passaport with FP.

I wish you good luck to all!!!
In case you have any questions ...please ask I would be happy to answer and perhaps help!

Hey , my Congrats

Enjoy your time with your family
i applied 20.06.2017


All of us happy to hear your news

[Paschal]

Hello everyone,
My application went from being considered to you case is being processed and today I got this email saying my application has being received and is being considered.

Is that normal?


Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration.

With regards to your query, your application has been received and is being assessed at the moment.

We have service levels. We aim to complete 90% of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98% within 6 weeks and 100% within 12 weeks of the application date (where 1 week is 5 working days) and 95% of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the application date and 100% within 24 weeks of the application date (where 1 week is 5 working days).


Your patience is highly appreciated.

Kind regards,

[Dibango]

Hi All,

I just wanted to share my timelines:

Applied from Paris, spouse is in the UK already.

Application submitted: 08/01/18
Application received: 09/01/18( The TLS contact centre in Paris simply scans the documents to the UKVI hence the speed)
Called to chase: 22/01/18
Notification to receive FP: 23/01/18

I submitted just what I was asked and not tons of pictures and WhatsApp logs.
Looking forward to be in the UK with my spouse and good luck to all those who are waiting.

[Dibango]

Hello everyone,
My application went from being considered to you case is being processed and today I got this email saying my application has being received and is being considered.

Is that normal?


Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration.

With regards to your query, your application has been received and is being assessed at the moment.

We have service levels. We aim to complete 90% of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98% within 6 weeks and 100% within 12 weeks of the application date (where 1 week is 5 working days) and 95% of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the application date and 100% within 24 weeks of the application date (where 1 week is 5 working days).


Your patience is highly appreciated.

Kind regards,

I am no expert but think it is simply because they might have mishandled it and just picke it up again. It may be because you chased them and usually they tend to be responsive when you do chase.

[alex1990]

Hi All,

I just wanted to share my timelines:

Applied from Paris, spouse is in the UK already.

Application submitted: 08/01/18
Application received: 09/01/18( The TLS contact centre in Paris simply scans the documents to the UKVI hence the speed)
Called to chase: 22/01/18
Notification to receive FP: 23/01/18

I submitted just what I was asked and not tons of pictures and WhatsApp logs.
Looking forward to be in the UK with my spouse and good luck to all those who are waiting.

Hey , my Congrats

[Dibango]

Hi All,

I just wanted to share my timelines:

Applied from Paris, spouse is in the UK already.

Application submitted: 08/01/18
Application received: 09/01/18( The TLS contact centre in Paris simply scans the documents to the UKVI hence the speed)
Called to chase: 22/01/18
Notification to receive FP: 23/01/18

I submitted just what I was asked and not tons of pictures and WhatsApp logs.
Looking forward to be in the UK with my spouse and good luck to all those who are waiting.

Hey , my Congrats

Thanks a lot

[Mehmed1]

hello,

i involved SOLVIT too.

i got email from SOLVIT asking me to send a copy of the application and the communication i had with the decision making centre.

since then haven't heard anything from SOLVIT again and it has passed a month

You had a communication with the decision making centre?

[Paschal]

No. Nothing yet

[dmlylmz]

Hi everyone,

I applied in 26/08/2017 and still waiting... today I sent an email as you all do for a feedback about my application and they asked me my

Full Name
Date of Birth
GWF number :
IHS number
Passport number
Place of submission
Type of Visa applied for
Date of biometrics
Nationality
Applicants e-mail

and I sent the email but yes without an IHS number instead I supported my husband's nhs number as specifiying that its his number. So Im waiting now.... Its good to hear that there are also people suffering for this slow proces... we got married in August 28 and since september we are living seperated for this visa issues... I dont know why this takes so long and I dont think they have right to keep our passports for this long....

Good luck to everyone I also share your anger and sorrow

best;

DAMLA

[Paschal]

Hello,

We are in same boat.

Any idea of where to get this IHS NUMBER?

They asked of that and I told them my wife do not need it because I am EEA national.

[CR001]

Hello,

We are in same boat.

Any idea of where to get this IHS NUMBER?

They asked of that and I told them my wife do not need it because I am EEA national.

IHS number and payment is NOT applicable to EEA route FP applications.

The email sent out is a standard format for all applications enquiries.

[dmlylmz]

Hello,

We are in same boat.

Any idea of where to get this IHS NUMBER?

They asked of that and I told them my wife do not need it because I am EEA national.

hi pascal

we dont have an ıhs number but if our spouses work in uk they have an hns number. so i jusy put his number indicating the its his number not mine

and yes we are all at the same boat and hope we will meet our loved ones as soon as possible

[RedCorner]

Hi everyone,

I applied in 26/08/2017 and still waiting... today I sent an email as you all do for a feedback about my application and they asked me my

Full Name
Date of Birth
GWF number :
IHS number
Passport number
Place of submission
Type of Visa applied for
Date of biometrics
Nationality
Applicants e-mail

and I sent the email but yes without an IHS number instead I supported my husband's nhs number as specifiying that its his number. So Im waiting now.... Its good to hear that there are also people suffering for this slow proces... we got married in August 28 and since september we are living seperated for this visa issues... I dont know why this takes so long and I dont think they have right to keep our passports for this long....

Good luck to everyone I also share your anger and sorrow

best;

DAMLA

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[dmlylmz]

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Kindly note that the forum language is English ONLY

[dmlylmz]

Hi everyone,

I applied in 26/08/2017 and still waiting... today I sent an email as you all do for a feedback about my application and they asked me my

Full Name
Date of Birth
GWF number :
IHS number
Passport number
Place of submission
Type of Visa applied for
Date of biometrics
Nationality
Applicants e-mail

and I sent the email but yes without an IHS number instead I supported my husband's nhs number as specifiying that its his number. So Im waiting now.... Its good to hear that there are also people suffering for this slow proces... we got married in August 28 and since september we are living seperated for this visa issues... I dont know why this takes so long and I dont think they have right to keep our passports for this long....

Good luck to everyone I also share your anger and sorrow

best;

DAMLA

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I think we need to talk only english in here so its fine. but in anycase thank you for your update as ı have applied in the 26th of september its a very good news that they started to take the applications in the 9th month. when it comes to us hope we will have it as soon as possible. let me know pls

[alexielsld]

Hi everyone,

We married 09/07/2017 in Turkey. My husband is German. So like everybody else, we are apart since we applied for this. It is really frustrating. I hope we all can meet with their loved one soon.

My application history is like this ;

EEA FP Application datee : 16/08/2017- İstanbul
Not straightforward : 05/09/2017
last mail : 01/13/2018
Status: The application is now with UK Visas & Immigration for a decision.

And Damla, yes there is a turkish forum you can follow . Im putting the link below.

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Good luck everyone.

[Paschal]

Hello,

Please could someone tell me if this is a good sign.

Thanks


Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.

An entry clearance officer is currently reviewing your visa application. and since the decision taking has been delayed, please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We will e-mail you as soon as we have an update.


Kind Regards,

[twitwi]

Hello,

Please could someone tell me if this is a good sign.

Thanks


Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.

An entry clearance officer is currently reviewing your visa application. and since the decision taking has been delayed, please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We will e-mail you as soon as we have an update.


Kind Regards,

I think it's just their "polite" way to say you gonna wait as long as it needs to make the decision. But who knows, maybe the officer will do his work eventually . Good luck!

[alex1990]

Hello,

Please could someone tell me if this is a good sign.

Thanks


Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.

An entry clearance officer is currently reviewing your visa application. and since the decision taking has been delayed, please accept our apology for any inconvenience this may have caused.

We will e-mail you as soon as we have an update.


Kind Regards,

hi Paschal
How did you communicate with them?
What is the mail?

thy send me this mail after i escalated last time
As we have previously advised, the processing of this application has not been straightforward. We are continuing to work on the application and will make a decision as soon as we are able to. We cannot give a time scale for when a decision will be made, however I have escalated this to the appropriate Entry Clearance team so that it can be progressed as quickly as possible.

[Paschal]

Hello I got this email few months ago.

I comunicate with them by mail.

ukvisupport@mailgb.custhelp.com

[alex1990]

Hello I got this email few months ago.

I comunicate with them by mail.

ukvisupport@mailgb.custhelp.com

Oh good i need to wait few more months no problem ok
7.5 Months and if thy need elso 7 more Months I’ll be waiting
Good luck for all