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by runie80
Tue Dec 11, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Opening Bank account in UK
Replies: 1
Views: 3440

khurram Get your self HSBC account. Go for normal account as there are no charges. whats your status ? student or work visa ? I have EEA FP and i had lot of trouble opening account in beginning. I have HSBC normal account + saving a/c and would highly recommend it. Ideally if you want high interest ...
by runie80
Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:58 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: EU Visa Scam
Replies: 5
Views: 2463

EU Visa Scam

Hi everyone I was just browsing through the websites when i came through this link. Just thought i should post here for information purposes. EU Directive 2004/38/EC grants EU nationals Freedom of Movement within the EU.... The same EU Directive grants the same freedoms to our spouses and family mem...
by runie80
Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Finally in UK <Please help EU-1>
Replies: 5
Views: 1949

Thanks Vinay & Docterror Much appreciate your help. We are just trying bring some normality into our lives. I have one more question. My EEA family permit is expiring on the 24th of December. we arrived here on the 15th of November. What I understand is that my wife should find job and then I sh...
by runie80
Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Finally in UK <Please help EU-1>
Replies: 5
Views: 1949

Finally in UK <Please help EU-1>

Hi Everyone. Once again I am turning to "house of wisdom" looking for help. Me and my wife has arrived in the UK. we travelled through ferry as we had quite a lot of luggage. My wife is Polish national and myself Pakistani National. I obtained EEA family permit from UK embassy in Ireland w...
by runie80
Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Will current political Climate in Pakistan effect VISA's?
Replies: 1
Views: 1032

i don't think it will According to my information everything is running normal. Embassies are open Obviously there will be some disruptions but at the end of the day its business as usual. No formal delays announced yet by anyone. Latest Press release from UK embassy in PK.Link at the bottom thats I...
by runie80
Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Non-EEA with Polish Wife
Replies: 25
Views: 9414

Inwarsaw I read your story.It appears that it will not be easier to make u lucky as you mentioned in one of your posts :) i think this is the worst that can happen to anyone but full credit to you for not giving up the effort. You can make some money man write a book :) I am from pakistan and marrie...
by runie80
Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: New EEA FP application forms
Replies: 16
Views: 3793

Yes these documents are definately new ones.

I remember when I applied they didn't asked too many details.

also the fingerprint part is new too (I believe)
by runie80
Fri Oct 26, 2007 6:32 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: New EEA FP application forms
Replies: 16
Views: 3793

Can you provide the link to the form ?

I checked and all appears to be the same
by runie80
Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:26 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: BBC:Have your say on 'blue card'
Replies: 25
Views: 7333

by runie80
Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:57 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Non EEU and EU member moving to Ireland
Replies: 52
Views: 19718

Re: Moving to Ireland

Thank you Archigabe for replying. Can we move directly to Northern Ireland from South Africa or do we have to go via the UK/London. If so, please tell me what procedures I need to follow as the non EEA member. This EEA Family Permit for the Spouse which is obtained from the British Embassy here in ...
by runie80
Sat Oct 20, 2007 3:54 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Welcome to Ireland - but don't stay long
Replies: 5
Views: 2383

Ireland's Celtic Tiger economy at 'turning point,' faces growing red ink and slowing growth http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/10/18/business/EU-FIN-ECO-Ireland-Economy.php http://www.economist.com/agenda/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9968857 Ireland's long-roaring economy has reached a turning point ...
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Is there a chance israel will join the EuropeUnion?
Replies: 34
Views: 9650

Re: Is there a chance israel will join the EuropeUnion?

thats a 2003 Article.
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Directive 2004/38/EC and Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

archigabe wrote:Yeah I agree the opt out seems to be on visas for third country nationals and cannot be applied to E.U families...I wish someone would sue the pants off those Nazis in the Irish government. They seem to think they have no accountability to anyone after being in power for 10 years!
agreed
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Directive 2004/38/EC and Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

runie80, The opt-out that is mentioned here is not pertaining to the Freedom of Movement Directive ...currently the Directive in topic... but rather regarding the national policies that govern the visa policies of nationals not connected to the EU in any way. This is where is Schengen treaty,for ex...
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 3:53 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Directive 2004/38/EC and Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

I guess that's why unless we challege the Government legally things might not change. I guess even if we challenge them legally. They are still not restricted as they have opt out option it appears that Uk is not using the option where on the other has Ireland is using that very sneakily. I don't s...
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Directive 2004/38/EC and Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

have a read at the following and its interesting Are any countries seeking opt-outs? Ireland and the UK currently have an opt-out from European policies concerning asylum, visas and immigration. Under the new treaty they will have the right to opt in or out of any policies in the entire field of jus...
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:02 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Directive 2004/38/EC and Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

I wonder what part of 'irrespective of nationality' do the idiots at DOJ not understand! E.U/Non E.U does not matter when it comes to residency for E.U families. I dont think they are disputing this. The problem i believe is coming form the law that was passed last year by "michael mc dowell&q...
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:04 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Directive 2004/38/EC and Ireland
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

:shock: I have to study this all again in evening.

About damages I am not sure.
Has anyone received the damages from DOJ ?

Thanks Archi for posting this
by runie80
Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Welcome to Ireland - but don't stay long
Replies: 5
Views: 2383

Interesting post.

Everyone is not the same but i agree there is a vast majority who has this opinion which is reflected in this article.

With regards to the Irish economy.Next 2 years will reveal a lot.
Loads of surperises in the box :lol:
by runie80
Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: European rules on facilitated admission of third-country....
Replies: 9
Views: 3326

Good Information Saykocan


I would like to recommend u visiting Switzerland.I have visited the place and my own opinion is that the whole place works like a clock work.

very very organized. I didnt found any rudeness or beloved there.

that my opinion and may not reflect the correct pictures.
by runie80
Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:22 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Asked for P45
Replies: 1
Views: 1237

Its normal

They are asking for your P45 so that you are not employed.
Once you will be given stamp 3 you can reside in Ireland but cannot work.

Thats a new one for me to discourage people not to contribute to the economy.
by runie80
Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: European rules on facilitated admission of third-country....
Replies: 9
Views: 3326

Going by the newest league table, potential migrants to Europe should head for Sweden and avoid Latvia like the plague. Britain, favoured European destination for Indians because of the linguistic and legal comfort zone, scores enough to come half-way up the index, but only just, say researchers on ...
by runie80
Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:23 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: European rules on facilitated admission of third-country....
Replies: 9
Views: 3326

A score of 100 would represent the most welcoming possible legal framework for the integration of immigrants 1 SE Sweden 92 2 PT Portugal 84 3 IT Italy 79 4 CA Canada 76 5 SI Slovenia 71 6= LT Lithuania 68 FI Finland 68 8= ES Spain 66 PL Poland 66 NO Norway 66 MT Malta 66 12= UK United Kingdom 61 DE...
by runie80
Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:17 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: European rules on facilitated admission of third-country....
Replies: 9
Views: 3326

Some More Data here It is a controversial poster with a very simple political message: three white Swiss sheep, kicking out their black neighbour. The Swiss People's Party has been accused of blatant beloved, yet it believes its recent poster was legitimate - and that some immigrants should be sent ...
by runie80
Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:01 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: European rules on facilitated admission of third-country....
Replies: 9
Views: 3326

European rules on facilitated admission of third-country....

European rules on facilitated admission of third-country scientific researchers The Directive The purpose of Council Directive 2005/71/EC is to contribute to the objectives of the Lisbon Agenda to make Europe the most competitive and knowledge-based economy of the world, by fostering the admission a...