I recommend having a look at the timelines only post. You'll notice that recent applications (including for EFM) are taking between 2 to 3 months. My application from start to finish took 11 weeks. If you read the timelines you can see when people received their COA and biometrics letter. I applied ...
I made sure to leave the UK before my visa expired to avoid overstaying. My residence card application was accepted a few weeks later. It took about 11 weeks in total.
Applied for Residence Card as Non-EEA Extended Family Member - Unmarried Partner. Was previously on Tier 4 visa, living with Irish partner for 2 years (but didn't have many bills or official letters in my name). Application posted on: 04/07/2019 Received by UKVI/HO on: 05/07/2019 Payment taken on: 0...
Thanks Secret.Simon for your reply! I also found this FOI request that states the same: Those applying for a residence card via EFM status do not have a right to live and work in the UK and would be at risk of overstaying a visa while their application is pending. The staff answering the Home Office...
Hello All, I applied for a residence card as an extended family member of my EU partner (Irish) on the 4 July. I submitted my biometrics on the 17 July and received COA without right to work on the 17 July as well. However, my current Tier 4 visa will expire soon on the 4 September. I contacted Home...
