EEA(FM) - Can you work while application is being processed?

[iamanalien]

Hi Mates,

Under EU treaty rights regulations the non EU spouse is entitled to live/work/study/business once they have applied for residency and been issued with a a temporary residence card .

My question is whether something similar exists when applying for an EEA(FM) ie. is the applicant issued with a temp work permit?

Kind Regards...

[iamanalien]

I found the answer to my question!

Where the application is made by a direct family member, who has successfully enrolled their biometrics and provided the correct supporting documents, the applicant will be issued with a Certificate of Application which states that the individual has a right to work in the UK whilst their application for a Residence Card or Derivative Residence Card is being considered. This Certificate of Application will only demonstrate the right to work if it is less than six months old and is accompanied by a Positive Verification
Notice issued by the Home Office’s Employer Checking Service stating that the holder has permission to do the work in question. The excuse will last for six months from the date of the Positive Verification Notice.

Page 17.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... nts_v5.pdf

[Obie]

The is no stamp of Temporary work permit in the United Kingdom.

The person is granted COA under Regulation 17(3), which allows them to engage in employment, during the processing of their application.

[iamanalien]

The is no stamp of Temporary work permit in the United Kingdom.

The person is granted COA under Regulation 17(3), which allows them to engage in employment, during the processing of their application.

Yeah. That is awesome.

Thanks Obie!