Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

[Ana25]

Hello everyone,

I am non eea national and my husband is Italian citizen. I applied from Brazil on April 2nd and only received the SMS from vsf saying the application was forwarded. Is it normal no to receive any emails from UKVI? From what I read on this forum they usually take 5 to 7 working days to send an email about receiving the application. Could you guys help me? Please

[Tufail101]

Hi Guys,

I am on my Family Permit in the UK.Could anyone confirm if i need to provide same evidence that i provided while applying for FP again for EEA2 application .

Thanks

hi every one,
i need help,my wife got FP and she will be with me shortly in UK,
My question is ,what steps should i take after she arrives here as a family member of EU Citizens,
how would she get a NI Number? a bank account and the main is how will she apply for Permanent card?
kindly advise
Regards
M Tufail

[Ana25]

Hello everyone,

I am non eea national and my husband is Italian citizen. I applied from Brazil on April 2nd and only received the SMS from vsf saying the application was forwarded. Is it normal no to receive any emails from UKVI? From what I read on this forum they usually take 5 to 7 working days to send an email about receiving the application. Could you guys help me? Please

Anyone? ):

[Tufail101]

Hello everyone,

I am non eea national and my husband is Italian citizen. I applied from Brazil on April 2nd and only received the SMS from vsf saying the application was forwarded. Is it normal no to receive any emails from UKVI? From what I read on this forum they usually take 5 to 7 working days to send an email about receiving the application. Could you guys help me? Please

Anyone? ):

your r right.it some times take 5 working days or more .....it was Easter holidays in UK.U MIGHT GET IT LATER HOPEFULLY...

[Ana25]

Hello everyone,

I am non eea national and my husband is Italian citizen. I applied from Brazil on April 2nd and only received the SMS from vsf saying the application was forwarded. Is it normal no to receive any emails from UKVI? From what I read on this forum they usually take 5 to 7 working days to send an email about receiving the application. Could you guys help me? Please

Anyone? ):

your r right.it some times take 5 working days or more .....it was Easter holidays in UK.U MIGHT GET IT LATER HOPEFULLY...

Yes but today completes the 9th working day and they didn't send me anything. Does it mean they'll refuse my application?

[artemis]

Hi,

I am waiting for my family permit for me and my daughter.
Applied date and Biometrics - 03 April 2018
Same day gotten email from TLSconnecr that UKVI have recieved my application
Date of email from Sheffield(for my daughter) - 14 April 2018
Date of email from Sheffiel(for myself) - 15 April 2018

I thought since they have been forwarded my application that from the day I applied my application will take up to 15 working days. Now the email form Sheffield states that it will take 15 working days. My daughter was denied access to the UK on the 29th of March. My husband started his new job in the UK on the 9th of April. I wasn't aware that my Article 10 German residency card would not allow me to enter the UK. Though apparently the German residence card is the only one that has been accepted due to the fact that Biometrics have to be taken to be able to apply for one. I am from South Africa me and my daughter. So now have to stay with a friend in Germany while I wait for these people to send me my permits.

[meakash619]

Hi Guys,

I am on my Family Permit in the UK.Could anyone confirm if i need to provide same evidence that i provided while applying for FP again for EEA2 application .

Thanks

hi every one,
i need help,my wife got FP and she will be with me shortly in UK,
My question is ,what steps should i take after she arrives here as a family member of EU Citizens,
how would she get a NI Number? a bank account and the main is how will she apply for Permanent card?
kindly advise
Regards
M Tufail

Hi
Congrats on fp,NI is easy to get,you just have to call them and they will send you form at your address, once received, you have to fill the form and send it back and you will receive national insurance number on a letter in few weeks. You can go to any bank with this letter and open bank account. I opened mine with Lloyd's.

Regards
Akash

[Hexane2]

Hello everyone,

I am non eea national and my husband is Italian citizen. I applied from Brazil on April 2nd and only received the SMS from vsf saying the application was forwarded. Is it normal no to receive any emails from UKVI? From what I read on this forum they usually take 5 to 7 working days to send an email about receiving the application. Could you guys help me? Please

Anyone? ):

your r right.it some times take 5 working days or more .....it was Easter holidays in UK.U MIGHT GET IT LATER HOPEFULLY...

Yes but today completes the 9th working day and they didn't send me anything. Does it mean they'll refuse my application?

Hello everyone
I am in the same case Anna I apply on 3rd April from Warsaw Poland I just get second day mail by track my case on TLSconntact Poland that my application recived by ukvi from this date I didn't get any information can anyone answer is it normal coz I don't have any information...i am non EU my wife is polish I have staying car for 3 years on poland plz can anyone answer

[Tufail101]

Hi Guys,

I am on my Family Permit in the UK.Could anyone confirm if i need to provide same evidence that i provided while applying for FP again for EEA2 application .

Thanks

hi every one,
i need help,my wife got FP and she will be with me shortly in UK,
My question is ,what steps should i take after she arrives here as a family member of EU Citizens,
how would she get a NI Number? a bank account and the main is how will she apply for Permanent card?
kindly advise
Regards
M Tufail

Hi
Congrats on fp,NI is easy to get,you just have to call them and they will send you form at your address, once received, you have to fill the form and send it back and you will receive national insurance number on a letter in few weeks. You can go to any bank with this letter and open bank account. I opened mine with Lloyd's.

Regards
Akash

hi Akash,
thanks for your kind reply.what number should i call ,can i call that number or my wife needs to call as she cant speak English.
what application should i make for her residence permit and supporting documents ?
regards
Tufail

[Tufail101]

Anyone? ):

your r right.it some times take 5 working days or more .....it was Easter holidays in UK.U MIGHT GET IT LATER HOPEFULLY...

Yes but today completes the 9th working day and they didn't send me anything. Does it mean they'll refuse my application?

Hello everyone
I am in the same case Anna I apply on 3rd April from Warsaw Poland I just get second day mail by track my case on TLSconntact Poland that my application recived by ukvi from this date I didn't get any information can anyone answer is it normal coz I don't have any information...i am non EU my wife is polish I have staying car for 3 years on poland plz can anyone answer

hi, u sually get email from shefiled visa section from visainfo.shefo@co.gov.uk.
did u get one ?
regards
M Tufail

[Hexane2]

Thank for your reply
I didn't get any email ...but today they send mail from TLSconntact they say that they sent my passport and my supporting paper back when I track my case in site I found desicion red I don't get what it mean I will wait till this paper reach me to see what I happen ..i think they didn't even look on my application hhhh ...i hope the best for everyone but plz if anyone have any information plz advise me

[raph]

Thank for your reply
I didn't get any email ...but today they send mail from TLSconntact they say that they sent my passport and my supporting paper back when I track my case in site I found desicion red I don't get what it mean I will wait till this paper reach me to see what I happen ..i think they didn't even look on my application hhhh ...i hope the best for everyone but plz if anyone have any information plz advise me

Hi, yes it happens sometimes some people don’t get the “decision made” ticked it stays red while “ready for collection” or dispatched by courrier is green, hopefully it’s going to be granted

[adegrowth]

Anyone apply for EEA family permit recently from Dublin... I really want to know how long it takes to process it and also.. it says online that they require original documents especially the sponsor passport but at the submission centre, they just scanned and returned all the documents. Any current idea about this...

[Hexane2]

Thank for your reply
I didn't get any email ...but today they send mail from TLSconntact they say that they sent my passport and my supporting paper back when I track my case in site I found desicion red I don't get what it mean I will wait till this paper reach me to see what I happen ..i think they didn't even look on my application hhhh ...i hope the best for everyone but plz if anyone have any information plz advise me

Hi, yes it happens sometimes some people don’t get the “decision made” ticked it stays red while “ready for collection” or dispatched by courrier is green, hopefully it’s going to be granted

Thanks for your reply
I get the decision today they say I put copy of polish marriage contract and they expect to see the original Egyptian contract ..now I want to ask it is possible to apply again or it better to put new application can anyone help me I don't know what I can do now

[Hexane2]

Hello everyone
Plz I need your help .I am non EU my wife is polish we live together in Poland I have staying card to Poland for 3 years I apply for EEA fp in 3rd of April I get the decision on 23 of April they say I put copy of my polish marriage contract and they expect to see the original coz we get married in Egypt now it is better to apply again or put reclmenation can anyone help me
Best regards

[raph]

Hello everyone
Plz I need your help .I am non EU my wife is polish we live together in Poland I have staying card to Poland for 3 years I apply for EEA fp in 3rd of April I get the decision on 23 of April they say I put copy of my polish marriage contract and they expect to see the original coz we get married in Egypt now it is better to apply again or put reclmenation can anyone help me
Best regards

Hi, yes I think you should reapply with the Egyptian marriage certificate translated by a certified translator in English if it’s not already, add the polish one as well to show it’s been registered in Poland. Whenever possible provide the original document if not explain why you can’t provide it and to avoid any other issues look back in this post to see what others have add in their application to get the EEa FP,

[Hexane2]

Hello everyone
Plz I need your help .I am non EU my wife is polish we live together in Poland I have staying card to Poland for 3 years I apply for EEA fp in 3rd of April I get the decision on 23 of April they say I put copy of my polish marriage contract and they expect to see the original coz we get married in Egypt now it is better to apply again or put reclmenation can anyone help me
Best regards

Hi, yes I think you should reapply with the Egyptian marriage certificate translated by a certified translator in English if it’s not already, add the polish one as well to show it’s been registered in Poland. Whenever possible provide the original document if not explain why you can’t provide it and to avoid any other issues look back in this post to see what others have add in their application to get the EEa FP,

Thanks A lot for your reply
I ask now it will be better to make reclamintion or make new application

[Hexane2]

Hello everyone
Plz I need your help .I am non EU my wife is polish we live together in Poland I have staying card to Poland for 3 years I apply for EEA fp in 3rd of April I get the decision on 23 of April they say I put copy of my polish marriage contract and they expect to see the original coz we get married in Egypt now it is better to apply again or put reclmenation can anyone help me
Best regards

Hi, yes I think you should reapply with the Egyptian marriage certificate translated by a certified translator in English if it’s not already, add the polish one as well to show it’s been registered in Poland. Whenever possible provide the original document if not explain why you can’t provide it and to avoid any other issues look back in this post to see what others have add in their application to get the EEa FP,

[Abbas12]

Can anyone please tell me if non eu spouse got permanent residence after divorce after getting retain rights of residence. Can he still sponsor his mother for eu family permit or not?

[CR001]

Can anyone please tell me if non eu spouse got permanent residence after divorce after getting retain rights of residence. Can he still sponsor his mother for eu family permit or not?

No. A Non-EU citizen cannot sponsor family members under the EU rules. Only EU citizens can do that.

[GKG11]

Hi guys,

I have been reading this forum avidly over the past few months and wanted to give you an insight to my timeline of rejection and eventual acceptance and help answer any questions if I can.

For reference I am the EEA Family member and my partner (non-married but living together for three years) is an EU Citizen.

I firstly applied in February and was rejected with documents and passport returned inside 18 business days. I forgot to include his passport - silly me. We reapplied and I paid the priority fee. I was promised a decision would be made within 5 business days. This was not the case, however.

Here is the timeline:

24/03/2018 Application received by decision making centre
27/03/2018 biometrics
28/03/2018 Confirmation of supporting documents received email.
08/04/2018 called UK Immigration paid service call centre - was told no decision had been made and to wait longer despite paying priority fee.
10/04/2018 received all my documents back via mail except for my current passport and older passports and had been told these were sent off to a processing centre.
16/04/2017 called UK Immigration paid service call centre - was told there was no decision made, and to call back that Wednesday if I had heard nothing via email.
18/04/2018 called UK Immigration paid service call centre - was finally allowed to escalate my case.
25/04/2018 received an email from UK immigration saying a decision had been made on 18 April 2018. No other information. Information of refusal or acceptance not available online.
26/04/2018 passport arrived with EEA Family Member Visa acceptance.

From our initial application in February through to today it took approximately 2.5 months. Definitely not the 15 business days we were told. However, we are ecstatic! I have been missing my partner like crazy and we finally get to be reunited!!! Can’t wait !!!

Will definitely be back on here to get advice about the next steps for the 5 year visa once I’m in the UK next week. For now, I can finally sleep again. This insomnia and deep dread/worry has been all consuming.

[lemwami]

Hi,

I am waiting for my family permit for me and my daughter.
Applied date and Biometrics - 03 April 2018
Same day gotten email from TLSconnecr that UKVI have recieved my application
Date of email from Sheffield(for my daughter) - 14 April 2018
Date of email from Sheffiel(for myself) - 15 April 2018

I thought since they have been forwarded my application that from the day I applied my application will take up to 15 working days. Now the email form Sheffield states that it will take 15 working days. My daughter was denied access to the UK on the 29th of March. My husband started his new job in the UK on the 9th of April. I wasn't aware that my Article 10 German residency card would not allow me to enter the UK. Though apparently the German residence card is the only one that has been accepted due to the fact that Biometrics have to be taken to be able to apply for one. I am from South Africa me and my daughter. So now have to stay with a friend in Germany while I wait for these people to send me my permits.

Hello Arthemis,
Do you have any update. My wife has similar timeline as you:

Applied date and Biometrics - 29 March 2018
Same day gott email from TLSconnect that UKVI has received my application
Date of email from Sheffield - 13 April 2018

Nothing so far. We're already beyond the 15 working days processing time. Any rationale behind this delay?

[lemwami]

Hello Everyone,

Does any of you is experiencing long delay. Below is the timeline of my wife.


Applied date and Biometrics - 29 March 2018
Same day got email from TLSconnect that UKVI has received my application
Date of below email from Sheffield - 13 April 2018

When can we expect the decision to be made from now?


Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

If you have made a Settlement application (except for applications lodged in USA and Canada): you must ensure that your UK sponsor has sent all relevant supporting documentation to the UK Decision Making Centre in Sheffield. The documents should be arranged in this order: application form and relevant Appendix* (See below); English language evidence; relationship documents; maintenance documents; accommodation documents. If documents are not received a decision will be taken on the basis on the information that has been provided.
If you have already had your supporting documents scanned in at the Visa Application Centre, or if you have already sent them in to us, please ignore the request for documents.

Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Visit Visa applications within 15 working days and all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date. If it is not possible to complete your application within this timeframe a member of our team will contact you to explain why.

If you have paid for Priority Service, your application will be placed in front of the queue and assessed ahead of other non-priority visa applications. As indicated in the terms of service, the amount paid for the priority service, as well as the visa fees, is not refundable if the visa application is refused or if the decision is delayed.

We regret that we are unable to respond to enquiries asking about the status of any application. Any status enquiry should be made to the international enquiry service, details of which are on the GOV.UK website. Staff at Embassies, visa processing centres and visa application centres cannot assist with visa enquiries. You may also wish to view the current processing times for applications made in your country.

A further email will be sent to you to confirm when your application has been assessed and dispatched. If your application was made in a Visa Application Centre, the staff there will contact you when your documents are ready – please do not attend the Centre until you are requested to do so.

Please note that you are advised not to purchase flight tickets until you have secured a visa for travel to the UK.
*List of Appendices:

Appendix 1 - Children / Other Dependants
Appendix 2 - Spouse / Partner
Appendix 4 - Pre-flight family members of Refugees
Appendix 5 - Access Rights to Child

Further information is also available on the UK visas and immigration website.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre

This is an automated message - please do not respond to this email address as incoming mail is not answered. UKVI contact details can be found at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

[citizenadvise5]

Hello everyone,

I am non eea national and my husband is Italian citizen. I applied from Brazil on April 2nd and only received the SMS from vsf saying the application was forwarded. Is it normal no to receive any emails from UKVI? From what I read on this forum they usually take 5 to 7 working days to send an email about receiving the application. Could you guys help me? Please

Anyone? ):

your r right.it some times take 5 working days or more .....it was Easter holidays in UK.U MIGHT GET IT LATER HOPEFULLY...

Yes but today completes the 9th working day and they didn't send me anything. Does it mean they'll refuse my application?

You should receive EITHER email or SMS (if you subscribed for this option). Hope that helps!

[mike1950]

Dear sir
I had just go an email in which it had been told me that my wife and here child can not have visa becasue "ou have provided no evidence that he holds either an Italian passport or EEA identity card and I am therefore not satisfied that he is an EEA National."
now my problem is how many time I can ask again the visa and much more how long I have to wait from asking it again?