EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

[raphaelo]

Hi, I really owe to this forum for many important information while I was waiting for my Status. Following is my timeline.

Tier2/Tier 4 visa switching to EUSS Direct family member

Application: 26th Dec 2020
Passport Received by HO: 30th Dec 2020
Passport Received by Me: 28th Jan 2021
Biometrics: 4th Feb 2021
COA Issued: 20th February 2021 (received by post)
Decision (Pre-settled Status): 05th April 2021 (by email)
BRC Card: Within 10 days (by post)

Some important information I gathered:
1. Being a non-EU applicant, it was a paper application. Hence, Biometric Invitation and COA (Certificate of Application) were received by post and not by email.
2. Should your visa expire after submitting an application and before any decision is made, you can continue to rely on your current rights (it is mentioned on the EUSS website). "There’s no change to your status in the UK while your application is processed." I also confirmed the same by calling UKVI.
3. In addition to point (2), I have also been informed that COA protects you if your visa is expiring. COA is valid for 6 months. However, in my case, nothing was explicitly mentioned on my COA.
4. All the mandatory checks are conducted after COA is issued. The checks include Eligibility checks, residency (less than 5 years or more than 5 years), not sure about the background checks. Only identity check is done before COA (which includes sending of your document/passport, and submitting your biometrics)

For me, it nearly took 1.5 months after COA to receive my status (provided no additional information was asked).

Hope this helps.

PS: The above information is based on what I have read on the website and what I have been informed of, it could be specific to my case only.

Hi @none

Why did you use paper application ? Was your EU sponsor also a British national ? As a direct family member ,even as non EU I thought it would be online application ?

[TerryGH]

I've applied with Tier2 BRP online.

You can't apply for settlement scheme with BRP. Should have applied with the passport.

Hi @TerryGH

What about someone without passport ? The caseworker guidance stated BRP is a form of acceptable ID.

Not sure about cases like that. But if you do have a passport, you should apply with it. BRP will only make things more complicated.

[raphaelo]

I've applied with Tier2 BRP online.

You can't apply for settlement scheme with BRP. Should have applied with the passport.

Hi @TerryGH

What about someone without passport ? The caseworker guidance stated BRP is a form of acceptable ID.

Not sure about cases like that. But if you do have a passport, you should apply with it. BRP will only make things more complicated.

Thank you for your reply . I do not have a passport ,do you think going paper route the best way forward ? Inputs from other members highly welcome too .

[AZBW]

Hi everyone.
When the actual processing time starts for these applications? The time you submit it or when you do your Biometric... I submitted mine in April, did biometrics in May after few days received the CoA.. And one week after got email to provide further evidence... Which I already provided but still waiting for outcome... Involved my Mp as well. Did several calls & emails.. Still same response that it's in process keep checking email. I am waiting for 5 months now if the Time starts from biometrics... Anyone else also waited or waiting that long?? It's so frustrating...

I am on the same boat. Can you please tell me if you received your status?
Thanks

[AZBW]

Hi

When did you submit tge additional document? Did you get your status? I am in the same boat and already completed all the process even additional evidence. But still in the queue??

[avro1959]

Question for non-EU family members who applied for EUSS from a EUSS family permit.

What does the COA say in terms of right to work? Does it confirm a right work?

[qazqwer333]

Hi friends
Is anyone received NON-EU family member card (EUSS BRC). Just want to confirm is new cards have a NATIONAL INSURENCE NUMBER all ready on its back or need to apply after receive it.

[yulis_uk]

Question for non-EU family members who applied for EUSS from a EUSS family permit.

What does the COA say in terms of right to work? Does it confirm a right work?

Hi Avro1959,

See the COA, I have received:


hope that helps!

[r4roger05]

The card we received did not include NI

Hi friends
Is anyone received NON-EU family member card (EUSS BRC). Just want to confirm is new cards have a NATIONAL INSURENCE NUMBER all ready on its back or need to apply after receive it.

[avro1959]

Hi Avro1959,

See the COA, I have received:


hope that helps!

Thank you for sharing! It looks like the COA itself doesn't confirm a non-EU citizen's right to work, rather it asks the employer to use the Employer Checking Service. Since I'd be on a EUSS Family Permit when I get the COA, will the Employer Checking Service show that I have the right to work?

Thank you!

[siralexius]

Ladies and Gents,
This is my timeline;
I am a non-EU citizen holding a pre-settled + BRC(as a family member of EU citizen) and did applied for EU settled status on 2th of March 2021 with my spouse. My spouse(EU national) granted in 2 weeks. I did received COA in same day through e-mail and since than no update. I did request an update on 2th of April and responded on 7th of April with a very basic explanation. It was a general explanation of apologize and so on. I see that recently people did get around 1 month and a half but my application did passed that time. When I did applied I had to upload(Marriage Certificate, proof of missing few years based on NINO check, BRP copy and spouse ID copy). What should we do? I don't see any recent update from others and they didn't request any additional documents either.
02-03-2021 (application)
02-03-2021 (coa)
02-04-2021 (email)
07-04-2021 (respond to email)
19-04-2021 (nothing until today)

[thesimon2000]

Family Permit changing to EUSS.

Appointment: 13JAN21
Biometric:13JAN21
COA: 19JAN21
Decision: Pending

Update on this


Family Permit changing to EUSS.

Appointment: 13JAN21
Biometric:13JAN21
COA: 19JAN21
Request for additional info: 03APR21
Additional info provided: 04APR21
Decision: Successful decision on 17APR21 (4 days before EU Family Permit Expiry)

I would like to say how truly useful this forum is and the relief and help that its members can bring to those of us pulling our hair out waiting for these overdue decisions. Keep up the good work everyone!

[siralexius]

Any recent updates? Did anyone applied in March and did received or didn't received their status?

[Wollex]

I applied for eu settlement as non-eu unmarried couple with BR valid till 30 June 2021.
Applied for eu settlement 26th feb 2021 still no news

[siralexius]

I applied for eu settlement as non-eu unmarried couple with BR valid till 30 June 2021.
Applied for eu settlement 26th feb 2021 still no news

They take their time aren’t they.. It was very quick for my spouse to get it and generally EU citizens get their status even in a day or two. It is gonna be 2th month and I am not bothering to call them to hear saying wait..

[qazqwer333]

Hi friends
Can anyone tell me, how long it took to delivered BRP after getting Pre-Settle status (01/04/2021).

[siralexius]

Hi friends
Can anyone tell me, how long it took to delivered BRP after getting Pre-Settle status (01/04/2021).

Once you granted pre-settled status, you will not receive BRP for it. You will be able to check from online system. From gov.uk

[qazqwer333]

Hi friends
Can anyone tell me, how long it took to delivered BRP after getting Pre-Settle status (01/04/2021).

Once you granted pre-settled status, you will not receive BRP for it. You will be able to check from online system. From gov.uk

Forget to explain before
I applied for my mom she is a NON-EU family member.

[kamoe]

Hi friends
Can anyone tell me, how long it took to delivered BRP after getting Pre-Settle status (01/04/2021).

Once you granted pre-settled status, you will not receive BRP for it. You will be able to check from online system. From gov.uk

Forget to explain before
I applied for my mom she is a NON-EU family member.

For non-EEA:

If she applied using an existing BCR via the app, she does not receive an invitation for biometrics and does not get a new BRC as part of the process.

If she applied via another form, then she does get an invitation to biometrics and does get a new BRC.

Which one is her case? How did she apply?

[qazqwer333]

Hi friends
Can anyone tell me, how long it took to delivered BRP after getting Pre-Settle status (01/04/2021).

Once you granted pre-settled status, you will not receive BRP for it. You will be able to check from online system. From gov.uk

Forget to explain before
I applied for my mom she is a NON-EU family member.

For non-EEA:

If she applied using an existing BCR via the app, she does not receive an invitation for biometrics and does not get a new BRC as part of the process.

If she applied via another form, then she does get an invitation to biometrics and does get a new BRC.

Which one is her case? How did she apply?

She came from INDIA on sticker visa and then we applied for EUSS (PRE-SETTLE).
which she got on 01/04/2021. She dont have any BRC before.
We waiting for it as they told in letter. But still didnt received anything.

[beecee]

Dear all,
I am thankful to many of you all who have provided useful information in past. I have learned a lot and hence I am positing this timeline which may be useful to others

EUSS - pre-settled parents

Application: 12th March 2021
Biometrics: 9th April
COA Issued: No CoA
Passport recieved : 12th April 2021
BRC Card - 20th April
Decision (Pre-settled Status, with documents): 23rd April

We entered UK on a EEA (Family permit) and mistakely applied for BRC using eea-2 form. This was rejected for not submitting proof of continued dependency and not proving qualified status.

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[yulis_uk]

Providing timeline:

xx.06.2015: Applied UK Standard Visit
21.07.2015: UK Standard Visit Visa Refusal
xx.08.2015: Applied EEA FP
02.09.2015: EEA FP Issued
xx.02.2016: Applied EEA BRC
22.03.2016: COA received
18.03.2016: Submit Biometric for EEA BRC
27.08.2016: Received EEA BRC
14.04.2019: Applied to EU Settlement Scheme and Reveived COA online (pre-settled)
19.04.2019: Received Limited Leave in the United Kingdom or Pre-settled Status
01.25.2021: Applied to EU Settlement Scheme and Reveived COA online (settled)
09.02.2021: Received Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom or Settled Status
09.02.2021: Applied online application for replacing BRC issued under the EEA regulations to a BRC issued under the EU Settlement SchemeScheme via GOV UK
05.03.2021: Appointment with SopraSteria UKVCAS for Biometrics Collection
12.04.2021: Email confirmation from APAD HO - that BRC replacement card will be delivered within 7 working days
21.04.2021: Recevied BRC ILR EUSS (7 working days after received email confirmation from APAD - London Area - Delivered by TNT)

[qazqwer333]

Dear all,
I am thankful to many of you all who have provided useful information in past. I have learned a lot and hence I am positing this timeline which may be useful to others

EUSS - pre-settled parents

Application: 12th March 2021
Biometrics: 9th April
COA Issued: No CoA
Passport recieved : 12th April 2021
BRC Card - 20th April
Decision (Pre-settled Status, with documents): 23rd April

We entered UK on a EEA (Family permit) and mistakely applied for BRC using eea-2 form. This was rejected for not submitting proof of continued dependency and not proving qualified status.

B

hi
did u received ur BRC on 20apr. or status issued ?

[TeejayF]

Dear all,
I am thankful to many of you all who have provided useful information in past. I have learned a lot and hence I am positing this timeline which may be useful to others

EUSS - pre-settled parents

Application: 12th March 2021
Biometrics: 9th April
COA Issued: No CoA
Passport recieved : 12th April 2021
BRC Card - 20th April
Decision (Pre-settled Status, with documents): 23rd April

We entered UK on a EEA (Family permit) and mistakely applied for BRC using eea-2 form. This was rejected for not submitting proof of continued dependency and not proving qualified status.

B

Hi,
I wanted to find out when was family permit supposed to expire, was it by any chance close to the time they were granted pre-settled status

[TeejayF]

Hello everyone,

My timeline is as follows;
Applied for Settlement scheme: 01/01/2021
Biometrics: 28/01/2021
COA: 01/02/2021
Status received: Awaiting Decision
BRC: Pending Decision.

It’s about three months since I applied with the EUSS family permit, yet nothing from the office, I have complained, sent mail, called, radio silence all through. I wonder what else needs to be done.