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Mostly to buy myself flexibility. If the EEA2 application goes over the planned time, I don't get automatically booted out at 6 months and 1 day.Jambo wrote:Yes, you can put N/A or better "N/A for this case of EEA Family Permit". But if you a US citizen, why bother with an application? Just get the EEA stamp at the airport. Check Q1 in the FAQ for details.
Well, is there any risk to applying first? Does it get marked in my passport that I applied recently, if I get rejected for doing it wrong or something and arrive to get a Code 1A?Jambo wrote:Just of make it clear - you won't get booted after 6 months. The EEA regulations are not like immigrations rules you are familiar with. Rights are obtained automatically and having a Residence Card is optional. You won't become illegal regardless if you apply for EEA2 or not (assuming the EEA national is exercising treaty rights).
Not sure about the hit or miss stories. Didn't hear any miss stories.
There is nothing that can go wrong as long as your wife doesn't have British citizenship. If she is Irish only, you are married and you provide proof of that relationship, the British Embassy cannot (under EU law) refuse your application.CatV wrote:Well, is there any risk to applying first? Does it get marked in my passport that I applied recently, if I get rejected for doing it wrong or something and arrive to get a Code 1A?Jambo wrote:Just of make it clear - you won't get booted after 6 months. The EEA regulations are not like immigrations rules you are familiar with. Rights are obtained automatically and having a Residence Card is optional. You won't become illegal regardless if you apply for EEA2 or not (assuming the EEA national is exercising treaty rights).
Not sure about the hit or miss stories. Didn't hear any miss stories.
Ok. So it shouldn't matter even if I have "N/A" with "EEA FP" or citing the directive or "initial right to reside" in, like, 30 places? Because that's how many there are.chaoclive wrote:There is nothing that can go wrong as long as your wife doesn't have British citizenship. If she is Irish only, you are married and you provide proof of that relationship, the British Embassy cannot (under EU law) refuse your application.
I am an Irish citizen and my partner is Chinese. His EEA FP was issued really quickly and we've had no issues whatsoever.
That's exactly what I did when my partner applied. I am well aware of my rights and not afraid to tell the Embassy/Home Office or whoever else I need to tell.CatV wrote:Ok. So it shouldn't matter even if I have "N/A" with "EEA FP" or citing the directive or "initial right to reside" in, like, 30 places? Because that's how many there are.chaoclive wrote:There is nothing that can go wrong as long as your wife doesn't have British citizenship. If she is Irish only, you are married and you provide proof of that relationship, the British Embassy cannot (under EU law) refuse your application.
I am an Irish citizen and my partner is Chinese. His EEA FP was issued really quickly and we've had no issues whatsoever.
I will answer the question on savings and provide our joint account, just to show another sign of relationship. But other than that, so far I am not answering anything on residence, jobs, income, etc.
She is Irish only.
Thank you so much. We've printed off the directives as well, and she is going to cite them in her cover letter.chaoclive wrote:CatV wrote:That's exactly what I did when my partner applied. I am well aware of my rights and not afraid to tell the Embassy/Home Office or whoever else I need to tell.
I highlighted the relevant bits, e.g initial right of residence, no requirement to provide financial information etc.CatV wrote:Thank you so much. We've printed off the directives as well, and she is going to cite them in her cover letter.
It is really obvious that they're trying to mess with people here. They're getting into my head with it too, even though I know they don't have the right to do all this stuff. I'm going to make sure it's all in our letters.
No risk but just a waste of time and money IMHO. Much simpler to get it in the airport on arrival.CatV wrote:Well, is there any risk to applying first? Does it get marked in my passport that I applied recently, if I get rejected for doing it wrong or something and arrive to get a Code 1A?Jambo wrote:Just of make it clear - you won't get booted after 6 months. The EEA regulations are not like immigrations rules you are familiar with. Rights are obtained automatically and having a Residence Card is optional. You won't become illegal regardless if you apply for EEA2 or not (assuming the EEA national is exercising treaty rights).
Not sure about the hit or miss stories. Didn't hear any miss stories.
Thank you.Jambo wrote:CatV wrote: No risk but just a waste of time and money IMHO. Much simpler to get it in the airport on arrival.
Also the chances for refusal are minimal in the airport as you are already here (even if they want to refuse, they need to let you in to appeal in country) which is not the case abroad.
Nope, it doesn't. All applications go through NY. Even if you're actually in NY, I'm pretty sure they won't even do in-person. I kind of wish they did. I'd rather blow the air fare than wait weeks.Jambo wrote:Your choice.
You are aware that this is not a postal application and it requires in person visit to the visa centre?
We had to go to the Embassy in person (in China), not sure what it's like in the US though.CatV wrote:Nope, it doesn't. All applications go through NY. Even if you're actually in NY, I'm pretty sure they won't even do in-person. I kind of wish they did. I'd rather blow the air fare than wait weeks.Jambo wrote:Your choice.
You are aware that this is not a postal application and it requires in person visit to the visa centre?
I have to do a biometrics, but again, it's worth it to us to potentially smooth our arrival.
The US system requires the application to be done online and mailed out to NY. They don't do any in-person applications, even if you go to the consulate.chaoclive wrote:We had to go to the Embassy in person (in China), not sure what it's like in the US though.
OK. Good luckCatV wrote:The US system requires the application to be done online and mailed out to NY. They don't do any in-person applications, even if you go to the consulate.chaoclive wrote:We had to go to the Embassy in person (in China), not sure what it's like in the US though.
I looked. I'd rather have done it in person.
Hey there! I just wanted to thank you so much for giving me a bit of confidence in doing the application.chaoclive wrote:CatV wrote:OK. Good luck