I’ve been reading this forum over the past week and would like some suggestions on a situation I’m in if possible.
First, here’s some info:
I’ve been living in London with my wife (Italian) since Feb. 2009. 9
My Residence Card of a Family Member of an EEA National expires on Dec. 3. I intend to apply for PR with a EEA4 form (that's the correct form in this case, right?).
The problem: I have a 3 week trip booked (abroad), and return on the 26th of November, a week before my RC expires. My intention was to send the form/documents as soon as I get back, as I need my passport for the trip. But…
…I received an email from my work’s HR, asking for my new documents or proof of application (letter from UKBA) as soon as possible (in the next 3 weeks if possible).
So here’s what I’ve been stressing over:
After being here for almost 6 years, what happens in the time frame where my RC is expired but I still haven’t received the letter (confirmation of application) back from UKBA? Am I illegal then? I'm thinking both from the UKBA point of view and from a HR perspective...
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If I travel and wait to send the form once I return, how soon would I have the letter from UKBA? That “1 week window” seems too narrow. I’ve been counting the days to visit my family, but at the same time, I don’t want to lose my job or my right to live here (in case I need to apply ASAP).
Also, would I have problems getting back in the country, considering my residence card will be expiring in one week?
I think that's it for now. I could go on and on but I think this is already long enough.
Thanks for the help!