EEA Application: Germany

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Wed May 02, 2012 6:01 pm

Same here!

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Thu May 03, 2012 10:57 am

Jambo wrote:... Decisions in Germany normally take 5-10 days...

Hello Jambo,

Do you think that something has gone wrong that I have not received any reply by now? I appreciate it if you kindly let me know how do you know about 5-10 days processing time?

In a difference post it was recommended to contact UK embassy and European Commission after 5 working days, what is your take on that?

Many thanks, meea

Post by **Jambo** » Thu May 03, 2012 12:22 pm

mEEA wrote:Do you think that something has gone wrong that I have not received any reply by now? I appreciate it if you kindly let me know how do you know about 5-10 days processing time?

Check the HO Visa processing time page. It provides statistics from the previous month. Applications from Germany (in all 3 locations) did not take more than 10 days according to the HO.

If more than 15 days have passed I would complain. See details here. It seems that in Germany, you need to contact WorldBridge and not the consulate directly. I suggest you ask that your complaint is forwarded to the visa section in the consulate and you expect to receive a response from them and not WorldBridge.

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Thu May 03, 2012 12:25 pm

Jambo wrote: ... Check the HO Visa processing time page. It provides statistics from the previous month. Applications from Germany (in all 3 locations) did not take more than 10 days according to the HO. ...

Thanks a lot Jambo. This is very helpful.

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Thu May 03, 2012 4:44 pm

wrote an email to WorldBridge on 02nd May as i thought the 15 working days are completed.....they replied me:

"As it is the 14th working day, please contact us again if the 15 working days have passed by indicating the exact date of the submission of the visa application and the type of visa you applied for. Please note that the day of personal submission and public holidays may not be included in the 15 working days."

Wrote them today again at the end of today's working hour as the status is same, let's see if they could help now...

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Thu May 03, 2012 4:49 pm

This is ridiculous!

I can not see this email as an indication that they follow all the rules. But I hope for it. Many thanks for the update. I will do so too.

Post by **Jambo** » Thu May 03, 2012 5:13 pm

ultragujar wrote:wrote an email to WorldBridge on 02nd May as i thought the 15 working days are completed.....they replied me:

"As it is the 14th working day, please contact us again if the 15 working days have passed by indicating the exact date of the submission of the visa application and the type of visa you applied for. Please note that the day of personal submission and public holidays may not be included in the 15 working days."

Wrote them today again at the end of today's working hour as the status is same, let's see if they could help now...

Scroll down to the bottom of the page - Complaints in Germany to see how to complain about the visa application centre or the WorldBridge call centre

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Thu May 10, 2012 5:39 pm

Jambo wrote:
ultragujar wrote:wrote an email to WorldBridge on 02nd May as i thought the 15 working days are completed.....they replied me:

"As it is the 14th working day, please contact us again if the 15 working days have passed by indicating the exact date of the submission of the visa application and the type of visa you applied for. Please note that the day of personal submission and public holidays may not be included in the 15 working days."

Wrote them today again at the end of today's working hour as the status is same, let's see if they could help now...
Scroll down to the bottom of the page - Complaints in Germany to see how to complain about the visa application centre or the WorldBridge call centre

is there any other email address to complaint as the 'complaints in Germany' takes to the worldbridge site...

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:16 am

So the first step is completed today as EEA family permit is issued....

I would like to thanks million times to all of you who guided me throughout my application.

please guide me for the next step in UK and the documents required for the residence permit?

Post by **Jambo** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:37 am

As you are a UK national applying under Surinder Singh what your family member will need to provide for a Residence Card is very similar to what provided for the FP:

* Proof of you exercising treaty rights in Germany
* Proof of both of you residing together in Germany.

You are not required to be a qualified person once back in the UK as was established by ECJ in the case of Eind.

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:37 am

Jambo wrote:As you are a UK national applying under Surinder Singh what your family member will need to provide for a Residence Card is very similar to what provided for the FP:

* Proof of you exercising treaty rights in Germany
* Proof of both of you residing together in Germany.

You are not required to be a qualified person once back in the UK as was established by ECJ in the case of Eind.

Thanks Jambo,
1)does that mean that i will not have to show my job in UK while applying for EEA2?

2)do i need to show the proof finances and accommodation for EEA2?

3)is there any fee for EEA2?

Post by **Jambo** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:41 am

1) Correct. You don't need to work in order for your family member to apply for EEA2.
2) No.
3) No.

I suggest you read Residence documents for non-EEA family members of EEA nationals.

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:00 pm

ultragujar wrote:So the first step is completed today as EEA family permit is issued....

Congratulations!

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:33 pm

Jambo wrote:1) Correct. You don't need to work in order for your family member to apply for EEA2.
2) No.
3) No.

I suggest you read Residence documents for non-EEA family members of EEA nationals.

thanks Jambo, I will go through the link....

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:37 pm

mEEA wrote:
ultragujar wrote:So the first step is completed today as EEA family permit is issued....
Congratulations!

thanks mEEA....what was the difference of your dates between validity of EEA fp and the receiving of documents?

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Mon May 21, 2012 1:45 pm

ultragujar wrote:
mEEA wrote:
ultragujar wrote:So the first step is completed today as EEA family permit is issued....
Congratulations!
thanks mEEA....what was the difference of your dates between validity of EEA fp and the receiving of documents?

I received when it was already 11 days valid.

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:11 pm

mEEA wrote:
ultragujar wrote:
mEEA wrote:
ultragujar wrote:So the first step is completed today as EEA family permit is issued....
Congratulations!
thanks mEEA....what was the difference of your dates between validity of EEA fp and the receiving of documents?
I received when it was already 11 days valid.

Very Strange......does that mean...

1) they have decided our cases long time ago but keeping documents with them

or

2) they decided the case only few days before sending them back to us but put the date of validity closer to the date of submission of application to show that EEA applications are accelerated as per laws

or

3)case was decided long time ago and documents was sent at the same time to worldbridge but worldbridge is not forwarding the documents at time.....

i don't know what is right but would like to find out....i wonder if anybody knows...

mEEA · Post by **mEEA** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:16 pm

ultragujar wrote:i don't know what is right but would like to find out....i wonder if anybody knows...

As far as I remember, I had the same experience when applied for a business visa and also for a tourist visa a couple of years ago.

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 7:35 pm

Jambo wrote:
I suggest you read Residence documents for non-EEA family members of EEA nationals.

I went through the link but could not figure out that after applying for EEA2 as a family member of British Citizen, will we get the residence card valid for 5 years

or

can a family member of British Citizen apply for ILR or PR after 2 years of living in UK as its already been more than two years of living together outside UK?

Post by **Jambo** » Mon May 21, 2012 8:02 pm

The Residence Card would be valid for 5 years. If you are going via the EEA route, Permanent Reaidence will only be obtained after 5 years of residence. The 2 years to ILR is only for a spouse visa under the UK immigration rules.

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Mon May 21, 2012 9:56 pm

Jambo wrote:The Residence Card would be valid for 5 years. If you are going via the EEA route, Permanent Reaidence will only be obtained after 5 years of residence. The 2 years to ILR is only for a spouse visa under the UK immigration rules.

can i marry to my partner in UK before or after obtaining the residence card?
please note we got EEA fp on the bases of Durable relationship...

Post by **Jambo** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:35 pm

ultragujar wrote:can i marry to my partner in UK before or after obtaining the residence card?
please note we got EEA fp on the bases of Durable relationship...

The UK has removed the requirement to obtain permission from the HO to get married. I don't think you will face any problem marrying in the UK.

Amo2012 · Post by **Amo2012** » Tue May 22, 2012 9:49 am

Jambo wrote:
ultragujar wrote:can i marry to my partner in UK before or after obtaining the residence card?
please note we got EEA fp on the bases of Durable relationship...
The UK has removed the requirement to obtain permission from the HO to get married. I don't think you will face any problem marrying in the UK.

that's a good news.....i was not updated about it so i just need to go to the registrar's office to take the date of marriage?

would do you suggest in my case, should i apply for the residency after getting married in UK?

Post by **Jambo** » Tue May 22, 2012 12:05 pm

ultragujar wrote:that's a good news.....i was not updated about it so i just need to go to the registrar's office to take the date of marriage?

would do you suggest in my case, should i apply for the residency after getting married in UK?

I'm not very familiar with procedures but I believe you need to give notice and after 15(?) days you can get married.

You proved your durable relationship already for the EEA FP. It's unlikely the HO would challenge that so there is no need to marry to ease the EEA2 application.

I would suggest you marry when you feel it is right.

I suggest you apply for a RC early.

You will need proof of ID (passport) when registering for marriage. You will need to send the passport for RC application (although you can also ask for it back and it will not affect the application).

I suggest you work out what is the best option for you.

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