A question about EEA FP cover letter

[eng.kamo]

Dear forum,

This will be a different question I guess, but I can definitely use the help of the experts here I'll state my case then ask my questions if you will.
The Case:
I applied for a general visit visa to the UK ( 5 & 1/2 ) months ago and it was refused, my now wife who used to be my girlfriend back then has been living & working in UK for the past 2 years back at that time when I applied we had some issues over where we should settle when we get married and it was tough times we barely talked to each other back then as we are both stubborn she didn't want to leave UK while I didn’t want to leave my home country Egypt , so I thought to visit UK to see my chances with living over there but due to our issues back then when I was filling my visa application I answered the following question with a " NO "
"Do you have any family or friends inside UK?"
I had a mindset at the time that this question is basically regarding whether if I am going to stay with anyone when I arrive to UK which I wasn’t going to do.
Anyways my visa was refused due to insufficient financial evidence as I was a newbie back then and didn't include a proof of my father's employment. I had my time checking online about the possibilities of completing my studies in the UK as I am really close from getting my degree in Engineering here & I didn't want to lose that if I would have moved and dumped my studies. Eventually me and my wife agreed on getting married and moving to live with her over there and I will be working and studying in the same time.
We are about to submit an application for an EEA family permit now after we got married and we have gathered all the information needed and the evidence that can support our application , we have been in a relation for over 8 years now so we have plenty of evidence to prove that it's a genuine relation THANKS TO GOD
The Questions:
1. Given that I didn't mention that I know someone in UK when I applied for the general visit, by any chance is that going to be considered fraud or withholding information whenever the ECO will be reviewing my EEA family permit application ?

2. Given that my visa was refused and in a matter of few months I am applying for a family permit, is that going to affect my chances in anyway?

3. Should we mention in both our cover letters that thing mentioned above or it might backfire ?

I really appreciate the help you guys are giving over here & Thanks in advance.

[Lucapooka]

You don't seem to understand the basis of the EU rules (evident in your other thread where your application is grossly over-egged with unnecessary and confusing evidence). Quite simply, your previous UK immigration history is not relevant to EU rules.

[eng.kamo]

Thank you for taking the time to reply

I just wanted to know should I mention in my cover letter that small detail in my previous visa application or not ?

Cheers

[Lucapooka]

It's not relevant to the application but you can mention it if it would make you feel better.

[Jambo]

I have a different view. Your actions in the past might cause the ECO to suspect marriage of convenience.

[eng.kamo]

I was thinking the same way Jambo, It's a very durable relation 8 years of age just with the typical ups and down in any other relation if u will.

When i applied i did all the application without any help especially from her since we didn't talk much back then due to the arguments over where we should settle

what do u suggest ??

[EUsmileWEallsmile]

It would be better if you continue in your previous thread.

This one is locked.