I see, thank you. That's terrible. Basically they want people to pay again then for small mistakes!!! Why would somebody who wants a visit visa be able to argue their human rights?! Sneaky gits
Oh well, at least we will see him for New year. Thanks for the help.

Danielle.

Hello, I haven't posted on here for a while since successfuly relocating to the UK but would really appreciate some help. My husband's brother applied for a general visit visa to come here for Christmas. It's been refused because A:He didn't state in his application that his work is seasonal and he ...

Ok thank you everyone x

Just to add...i realse there are no restrictions as such as he doesn't have the 'no resource to public funds' on his permit but didn't know if when it comes to an IO's decision, it could look bad and go against him? X

Hi all. We applied for myAlbanian husbands 5 year residence card end of Jan. Got coa in Feb. I'm British. My question is... When we arrived in UK I signed on for job seekers allowance. Because I'm pregnant and had some medical problems that meant I could only do certain jobs and only part time they ...

Thanks, that's a good point.

Thanks, that's what I thought. Will get on to them!

They kept all originals including marriage certificate. My work documents from employer and tax office. Son's certified birth certificate...should we complain/request them back. I even wrote on the cover letter along the lines of : ''Please find enclosed copies of originals and translations, please ...

My husband picked up his passport yesterday and the family permit has been approved! :D Thanks for all the help on here. They didnt send back ANY documents though. We supplied translations and copies and asked for them back but they kept it all. Is this normal? Will it be a problem when we come to a...

had a call from the embassy today to say its ready for pick up but of course they cant tell us if it's been approved or not. They didn't call till the evening though so will know when we collect it Monday!!!

what reason have they given you for doubting your relationship? I'm not aware of the regulations but do they suspect a 'marriage of convenience'? x

My husband submitted the application and biometrics etc on the 5th Nov in Athens so now we just wait! It is forwarded to Belgrade to be dealt with - annoying we have to go to Athens at all as we live on the most southern Island but there's no Embassy here and of course we couldn't go to the consulat...

Ok great thanks. I couldnt find anything online so thought Id check with you guys x

Hello, Im afraid I have yet another question! Just looking at possible flights. Would we have to enter the UK from an EEA country for the first time? We would like to visit Albania first and then fly to the UK from there. Is this possible and would it be likely to cause any problems at Gatwick or do...

I know. I was more asking for other peoples experiences or if anyone had noticed on here the the SS cases were moving abit quicker now like a few issued within 3-4 months. There is a post for eea2 processing times but none seem to be SS. Although there is a 'queue' some people do seem to get there's...

Oh ok, I see. I just thought that as your case has already been looked at once (family permit) that there wouldn't be many cases of refusal now you don't have to be exercising treaty rights in the UK. They'll be looking over a case that's already been looked at and decided within 15 days (possibly) ...

Yeah basically you have to have worked in another member state for SS to apply. Was it this thread : http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 040787df80

3. Restrictions on Free Movement Rights (to come into force on 16th October 2012). The new rules will make clear that an EEA national cannot be considered to be an EEA national who is also a British national, meaning that a UK national has to move from another EEA State to the UK in order to trigger...

Ok, thanks :) Anyone know if surinder singh EEA2 applications are likely to be processed any quicker than the normal eu national appliciations? I know theres no way of knowing how long they will take and have to be decided withing 6months and from reading other peoples experiences it seems to take 3...

I have to disagree really. Although other members personal stories can be very helpful it is the gurus who will be honest and say 'I'm not sure'', ''it's not 100%'', ''get legal advice'' whereas a lot of members going through the process will give the wrong information thinking they have understood ...

Ok thank you.
Sorry I was going to and then thought it's kind of a different subject and didn't want people to read the original post, think 'that doesn't apply to me' and not read on if that makes sense!

Hi everyone, yet another question I hope someone can help me with! I know when it comes to supporting documents they want the minimum basic but it dawned on me last night this might not be enough in our case. When it comes to work I'll have a letter from the company stating when I commenced work and...

Thats what I thought. Have just read somewhere that if he gets it through being married to an EU national its only valid for Greece, not EU-wide/transferable.

Yes they do! Can I ask one more question....My husband says he was told yesterday when enquiring about his Greek residency (he renews his permit every 2 years) that if he applies for long-term residency, 5 years, here in Greece he can go to the UK as a Greek national does? Is this true? I don;t beli...

It seems on the other forum they were unaware the HO implemented Eind! Alot of people seem to be which is abit worrying! Hence all my confusion. Thank you for the correct information.