Omonilollyjoor wrote:We did the application together just that mine was refused at first because I did not include my passport. Then I reapplied again january2013. Their application was october2011

When were they granted their DRC? When did you get your refusal?

As at now, I think the best route with a British child is Ex 1 under immigration rules. But I'm certain that this zambrano criteria will change as people appeal in court. A lot of us applied before they released the caseworker guidelines so we had already submitted based on the previous guidelines. ...

Are you really sure it was DRC and not DLR your friends applied? Those who applied as single parents based on zambrano still got refused. To have a British child means one parent is British whether you mention it or not. That is their basis for saying there is an alternative carer. A return to sende...

Your wife can work any hours but it should be sustainable. So 16hrs or more would be better. You need x1 payslip at least and better if they are more so better wait for about 2-3months after starting work. It will help you gather good evidence which you would not really have if you rush an applicati...

Yes,that is fairly straight forward if your wife is exercising treaty rights. Even Better when she is working though that's not the only way to exercise treaty rights.
And yes,you would be allowed to work pending outcome of application.

They won't know until you tell them or someone else does. Having your name on your child's birth cert and benefit application has nothing to do with home office if you/they have not made any application to the HO in relation to family life or anything of that sort. Mind you, since your visa would ex...

The problem would arise only if they ask you "do you know anyone in England", which they always ask. Otherwise I would say just come as a tourist and apply for residence card when you get here. The easiest way is for your wife to cone to south Africa and travel back with you via eea route....

@ROYCO, If you made them aware when applying for the visit visa that you had a child and wife in UK,then there should be no problem disclosing that to the immigration officer. If you didn't disclose that on your application,then you cannot mention that at any point at the airport. They would send yo...

I applied on April 2012 as well but have heard nothing. Not even a replacement COA as they promised they would. I wrote to the address on my COA. No reply. If you go through this thread,you will see the email of Rob Whiteman but I don't think he is still CE of Ex UKBA. I hope someone can help you wi...

@easy77
When did your friend apply?
If you don't mind.

@ labelle,
Did u submit de documents you have stated above with your application or they are new once you are now gathering?
Did they returned all your documents to you?

@labelle, I think if you were re applying, then you will try and close all the loopholes they found to refuse by submitting the necessary documents. This is not the case now, try to convince the judge why ukba decision is wrong and why you cannot practically provide every evidence because some of th...

@labelle,
Can you private mail me your email address .
And Kofi75 too. Pls.

@labelle, Pls when was refusal date and when did you receive it? I just want to know if I can submit further evidence. Hi mam2, It was dated 30 march , received today. Oh, I see, so they work on Saturday too. Doing overtime to clear backlogs? Lol Sometimes, I feel they backdate letters/decisions to...

Hi labelle, I asked a solicitor a few minutes ago and she said if you cannot find the child's dad, that is your proof. It was a brief relationship, and he made the child's passport to cover up his shame of not looking after the child. You cannot do anymore to prove on paper. However, she said you ca...

@labelle,
Pls when was refusal date and when did you receive it? I just want to know if I can submit further evidence.

Babz,
Zambrano in UK issued within 6 weeks? When was that? You mentioned visa, do you mean discretionary leave to remain?

Hmm, Kofi75, me pushe paa o, but heard nothing still. I've read the case laws and all of them(abt 5 or so) my solicitor cited them in the cover letter he sent with my application, and even added them to consider it alongside article 8. I will contact them again tomorrow via letter and email. I have ...

Still waiting. I applied last year April.

@Kofi75; Pls did they say you should prepare to leave together with your son (step-son)? Or there was an alternative care for him here if you both leave?ie, his biological father? Any mention of him? To me, either of it is ridiculous. I still can't come to terms with it. Did they return both your pa...

Sorry to take you back again.
@Kofi75
What grounds did ukba tell u to appeal? Pls if you don't mind. Thank you.

@ wiggsy, I've been following requests based on zambrano from FOI and it amazing how many requests you have made and keep making and yet they toss you up and down. Everyones case is different but what we all have in common is the element of dependency which zambrano should consider. As I have said b...

DRC is Derivative Residence Card. What will be issued for zambrano applications. He meant its free if you cant afford the article 8 application.

Hi There, In the case of EEA-2 Application ; The route to Indefinite starts from the issue date of RC or from the Wedding Date from your Marriage Certificate? Kind Regards It starts from date of marriage. If you came to this country on eea family permit, then it the date of entry in UK. Hope this h...

Exactly what I thought. We the first batch would probably be paving way for future decisions because its more like we are paying for their ignorance of the judgement.
They need more training, and that is if they have had any at all.