Just an advice here please.EEA family member work permission

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:50 am

Hello everyone;
I got the EEA family member on my passport at 06/08/2012 and its valid until 06/02/2013 and i didnt apply for the residence card yet for some reasons. So my question here is, am i illegally in the UK or im fine without the residence card and i can apply for it when i want. or when i will apply they will refuse me.
Please help e because im scared and tell me everything bless you.
Thank you so much

Post by **vinny** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:56 am

Don't worry.

EUN2.20 What are the visa endorsements for EEA family permits? wrote:After entry to the UK the holder can apply to the Home Office for a residence card. A residence card (an endorsement in the holder's passport) enables the holder to re-enter the UK without the need for an EEA family permit for as long as they are the family member of an EEA national with a right of residence in the UK. A residence card, which is normally valid for five years, is simply a confirmation of the holder's right of residence in the UK - it is not a compulsory requirement. See further guidance on applying for residence cards.

Residence documents for non-EEA family members of EEA nationals wrote:Do you need to apply?
You do not need to obtain documents confirming your right of residence in the UK if you are a family member of an EEA national.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:05 am

Thank you for your reply but even if the EEA expired on the passport i can apply for the residence card anytime i want?.
Because I asked some guy and he freaked me out.

Post by **vinny** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:13 am

Yes. As long as you reside in accordance with The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:16 am

Thank you so much for your help
May Allah bless you.

Post by **vinny** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:25 pm

Ahmed Ellsayeh wrote:I'm EEA family member and have the EEA family permit in my passport. Its Issued at 06/08/2012 valid until 08/02/2013, I was applying for jobs here in London and some of the agencies told me that I have expired VISA and I can't work and I have to leave the UK.
My questions here are;
1- Am I illegal here in the UK or I can apply for the residence card when ever I want?
2- Do I need work permission here from the UKBA (Home Office) or I can work with this permit even if its expired?.
I already checked UKBA website and it says there that I can work with this family permit.
Please I need help.
Thank you very much

frei · Post by **frei** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:29 pm

Your legality in the UK depends on the activities of your EEA spouse, what is your spouse currently doing in the UK?

UKBA states on their website, that residence card is application is not mandatory but you might have difficulties obtaining job, opening bank account among other things.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:34 pm

Yes but I showed them everything thing and they refused me. Someone there told me that I can renew the family permit but it takes time.
So what I have to tell them now because they made me angry.
thanks for helping

Post by **vinny** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:39 pm

You haven't answered what the EEA citizen is doing in the UK.

If s/he is a qualified person or has attained PR, then you are okay.

See also Sponsors, paranoia and unfair dismissal.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:50 pm

Yes she is working at the DWP – Department for Work and Pensions. And she is my sponsor. But I think the people her dont know the law

frei · Post by **frei** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:56 pm

As your spouse is currently employed, you can submit an EEA2 application to the UKBA for confirmation of your rights, It will be valid for 5 years, and it takes 6 month to process.

The forms can be downloaded on UKBA website, the required documents are stated on the form and website.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 1:59 pm

Thank you Frei for getting back to me, so without the EEA2 I cant work ?
and if i can work is there is any proof to show them that I can work without residence card ?

frei · Post by **frei** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:17 pm

Ahmed Ellsayeh wrote:Thank you Frei for getting back to me, so without the EEA2 I cant work ?
and if i can work is there is any proof to show them that I can work without residence card ?

It will be hard to prove to an employer, that you have the right to work in the UK, I will suggest you get on with submission of your EEA2 application, shortly after the UKBA receive your application they will issue you with a COA, the COA will contain a right to work and you can seek employment with it pending processing of your actual residence card.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:37 pm

Thank you my friend but when I will get the COA ?

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:41 pm

Ops, thank you i saw it
Thank you very much for your help
May Allah Bless you

Post by **Obie** » Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:51 pm

When are you planning on applying?

It may be best to do it ASAP, to prevent any disruption to your daily lives.

Ahmed Ellsayeh · Post by **Ahmed Ellsayeh** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:41 am

I will apply after two weeks or before that.
So how many days it takes to get the COA letter after applying?

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Just an advice here please.EEA family member work permission

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