Hi everyone, My EEA2 residence card was granted in 2007 (expiring in 2012). I just wonder what would be an effect if we decide to move abroad for a year or two and come back to UK later. Should we come back to UK before 2012, do we still need to reapply for a new EEA2 or the old EEA2 we have will st...
Hi, Thank you so much for all the comments. I think there are quite a few grey areas for PR application. I'm not so sure whether my case (unmarried partner) is treated the same way as spouse or CP as you said [quote]"[/quote] You can apply with the EEA4 after 5 years of exercising treaty rights...
Dear Jabi, Thank you so much for your prompt reply. We came to UK since August 2004, after which I started my study right away. My EEA partner was looking for job at that time and started his employment in April 2005. If my understanding is correct, then he should be able to apply for EEA3 in 2010. ...
Hi all, This website has been really helpful. I appreciate all the comments so far. I have some questions regarding my rights after obtaining EEA2. 1. I wonder whether there are any requirements to retain the right of EEA2 residence e.g. how long is a period of temporary absence etc. I read in the w...
Dear John, Thank you very much for your clear and encouraging reply. I am of course neither a terrorist nor any other threat to queen or country. However, I understand that in the case of unmarried partners some discretion is left to the home office (i.e. if living together qualifies, or if further ...
Hi there, Just phoned the HO and they said that "If the case not be successful, then the options are either appeal or return home to apply to another entry clearance". Is this true? Can't I just possibly extend student visa in the UK in such case? Hope someone can confirm me that section 3...
Hi there, I am now applying for an EEA2 and my student visa will expire end of this month. My degree study already finished since last September. I wonder whether I do have the right to work while waiting for EEA2's result. I am quite confused since someone told me that the latest visa status shall ...
Hi John, Happy New Year to you...:) I just wonder whether the work permit applied on behalf of my employer based on the ground that the employer need my language skill sounds sensible to HO or not. I am now hesitant between keep working or start studying again because of this concern. One day I read...
Hello John, Just noticed on the FAQ list question 3 [/quote]. "I am an EU national and want to sponsor my girlfriend to remain in the UK with me under EU law - is this possible?" ......boyfriends, girlfriends, unmarried partners, fiances/ees etc are exluded from any benefits pertaining to ...
Hello John, Merry Christmas to you. Thank you for all your helpful comments. I provided some documents to prove our "durable relationship" which are - Mail documents going to same address which shows that we're living together (at least 10 different documents) - Bank statement which shows ...
Hello John, Will I have the right to apply for other types of visa e.g. work permit or extend my student visa within the UK should the rejection of EEA2 come after the expiry date of my old visa? I am not married with my partner yet, but we have lived together for more than 2 years here. Appreciate ...
Thank you so much John, the advice was very helpful indeed! Do you know how long the granted extension period for appeal in case of rejection would theoretically be (so I can make alternative arrangements..)?
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Hi there, I have applied for an EEA2 for almost 2 months now. As my current student visa will expire in January, do you think it is a wise thing to ask for the return of passport to extend my student visa before? I am quite concerned since the time is running up. would appreciate your advice. Thanks,
Hi All, I am applying for EEA2 to have the right to stay here with my partner. Currently I am holding a visa which is due to expire in jan next year. I am worried that my visa will expire before being granted a residence card. would appreciate if anyone has some idea what is the normal processing ti...
