evsa wrote:Can someone please explain to me the fundamentals of:-
1. What is the difference between a Class 1A permit from a port of entry and a Family Permit (FP).
2. If a class 1a permit was obtained at the port of entry instead of the advance FP does that in any way reduce the likelihood of a residence permit in due course or make the process more protracted.
Thanks for your help in advance.
A
Code 1A stamp is the UK's version of "obtain a visa by other means" (and not turning away at the border).
An EEA Family Permit is not really any different (just you apply for it before hand at an embassy / consular).
The major thing being: you might not get on a plane etc to the uk border without the FP.
If you get a family permit, then you know you have submitted the correct documentation, however, to be let in on a Code 1A you still have to satisfy the IO that you meet the terms of the Directive.
The Stamp / FP is just an ENTRY VISA. Nothing more. Both confirm the right to work, both confirm the right to enter. The ONLY difference is: A FP is issued for six months, the Code 1A might only be issued for a matter of a month, 2 months, ETC.
The
EEA2 application can be submitted once in the UK, to which you will recieve a
Cerificate of Application (see Annex A) that will either confirm your right to work, or
not confirm - this is not refusing you the right to work, simply not confirming the right you do hold (if your the direct family member of a qualified person, you should have your right confirmed).