Certificate of application (COA)

[Maral]

Hi all,
I submitted an EEA application a while ago, but have not received a COA. What can I do? Is there any number I can contact to request it to be sent to me asap?

Many thanks

[dalebutt]

How long is a while ago? you can contact them on 0151 672 5626

[Maral]

Nearly 4 weeks. I only received a letter about the payment. It says if there is a problem with the payment, my application would be considered as invalid and would be returned to me. The payment has been deducted from my account, therefore my application is valid. The letter says I shall not contact them for the progress of my application and it might take 6 months for them to conclude my application.

The letter is not a COA, right, since it does not say anything about my work eligibility pending a decision is made on my application?

[dalebutt]

It takes a bit of time to receive the COA according to new applicants, there is a thread that discusses EEA2 timeline on the board you might want to check it out to have a grasp. In another 3 weeks or before then, you should receive it, that letter you received is an acknowledgment letter.

[Maral]

Many thanks, dalebutt .

The acknowledgement letter I received is different from COA, right? COA shall state that I am entitled to work pending a decision is made on my application?

[dalebutt]

Yes if you are married and submitted evidence, COA will state your right to work, on the letter it will read Certificate Of Application.

[Maral]

Thank you.

Does the COA entitle me to be self employed? or it only allows me to accept employment?

I might move house. I used to see a form on the website of the UKBA which I could fill in my new address, but could not find it anymore. It seemed to me that the UKBA has edited their website. Where can I get this form? or I will need to call the inquiry line to update them over the phone?