Yes it's quite worrying! There was no problem getting passports back, they arrived within a week. But there was nothing attached to indicate what happens on return to the UK and if the ROR arrives etc.

Hi all, Will share story so far. Australian national, on tier 5 2 year working visa (Expired 27/03). Partner is Irish and we are Unmarried. Applied 15 January COA (With NO Right to Work) Received - due to not being married, more investigation required to verify relationship etc. Since then no word. ...