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HI Sush,sushdmehta wrote:You haven't called the "entry clearance" guys (who are based outside the UK), but UKV&I in the UK. Do you know which department / unit your call was transferred to? Where did you get this number - did someone advice to call this number for your specific problem?
As far as call tariff is concerned, the number is a standard landline number so any "excessive" charge may be because of the operator you are using to call.
Anyways, you should try and get something in writing that UKV&I acknowledges that there has been an error in issuing leave to your wife as a Tier 2 dependant, that the issue has been escalated to the appropriate department, and that your wife can stay in the UK beyond the date mentioned on the vignette without becoming an overstayer.
And keep this exchange of communication safely with you for as long as you are in the UK (e.g. - until settlement / citizenship).
sushdmehta wrote:Referred Casework Unit – EC error amendment centre
15th floor Apollo House,
36 Wellesley Road
Croydon
CR9 3RR
Write a letter to them, explaining everything in detail. Send letter by special delivery and keep proof of posting in safe custody.
Do not forget to mention / include:
Principal migrant - Name / passport number / date of birth / copy of BRP / place where visa application was submitted
Dependant - Name / passport number / date of birth / copy of visa vignette / place where visa application was submitted.
What else you may do:
1. Call the UKV&I helpline, explain the issue and see if they can forward your call to someone who can help.
2. If you are based in / around London, try visiting the Croydon PEO and explain the matter at the reception. They might put you through to someone inside who can help.
If you are not in London but in another city where there is a PEO, do the same.
Well, no. Staying in UK beyond the expiry date is overstaying. And that is why I suggested that you get something to this effect in writing from UKV&I.reonred wrote:Thanks Guru. So if I post a letter to them, then my wife can stay in UK(after 19.08.2015) till we get any response right? She does not come under overstay right?
sushdmehta wrote:Well, no. Staying in UK beyond the expiry date is overstaying. And that is why I suggested that you get something to this effect in writing from UKV&I.reonred wrote:Thanks Guru. So if I post a letter to them, then my wife can stay in UK(after 19.08.2015) till we get any response right? She does not come under overstay right?
Overstaying for 28 days or less is usually disregarded, so you have 28 days from 19-Aug. to get UKV&I to either:
1. acknowledge their mistake and confirm that your wife can stay in UK longer than that without becoming an overstayer,
or
2. Correct their mistake, and inform you that a BRP is being issued for her.
Are you saying both of your visas expire tomorrow, 19/8/2015?reonred wrote: My Visa start date is 20.07.2015 and end date 19.08.2015 where as My wife's visa start date is 29.06.2015 and end date is 19.08.2015. Which means Depedant (she) was granted Visa before main applicant's (my) start date, which is not correct.
No I have got my BRP with 3 years of validity which means it will expire in August 2018. My wife did not receive a BRP so the initial Visa is getting expired tomorrow.Petaltop wrote:Are you saying both of your visas expire tomorrow, 19/8/2015?reonred wrote: My Visa start date is 20.07.2015 and end date 19.08.2015 where as My wife's visa start date is 29.06.2015 and end date is 19.08.2015. Which means Depedant (she) was granted Visa before main applicant's (my) start date, which is not correct.
Don't, unless they ask for it (they should not, since leave is now granted as BRP and not on a vignette).reonred wrote:I did not send the original passports, just copies only. Hope this should nopt be a problem?
Because it seems BRPs are only for those "who are granted leave to enter the UK for more than six months". OPs wife was granted 50 days and not the usual 30 day visa to enter and collect her BRP.sushdmehta wrote:Ask them why has your wife been issued 50 days leave when you have been granted leave for X years, and why they think your wife does not need a BRP when she has entered the UK as a PBS dependant.reonred wrote:They have replied saying that my wife does not need a BRP.
What dates are mentioned on your wife's visa?
Looks like the wrong year was put on your wifes visa and hence why no BRP as her visa is only for 50(?) days; less than 6 months. BRPs are only issued to those granted a visa for more than 6 months.reonred wrote:No I have got my BRP with 3 years of validity which means it will expire in August 2018. My wife did not receive a BRP so the initial Visa is getting expired tomorrow.Petaltop wrote:Are you saying both of your visas expire tomorrow, 19/8/2015?reonred wrote: My Visa start date is 20.07.2015 and end date 19.08.2015 where as My wife's visa start date is 29.06.2015 and end date is 19.08.2015. Which means Depedant (she) was granted Visa before main applicant's (my) start date, which is not correct.
My Visa vignette says: Type: TIER2(GENERAL)MIGRANTsushdmehta wrote:reonred,
Do the 30 days travel vignette have the following endorsement(s) on them:
1. Principal migrant - Tier 2 (General) and CoS number
2. Dependant - Tier 2 partner (or PBS dependant) and name of principal migrant
?
If not, what does the vignette endorsement state?
So can I expect a positive decision?sushdmehta wrote:The endorsements are correct.
Yes, that is why I asked.
Hi Guru,sushdmehta wrote:The endorsements are correct.
Yes, that is why I asked.
Its not from the RCU department, it is from UKVI team 01243218117 to whom I had escalated last friday. I am still waiting reply from RCU department.sushdmehta wrote:Reply from where? RCU unit that you had sent the letter to?
What is the "email form online"? Provide link.
sushdmehta wrote:What else you may do:
1. Call the UKV&I helpline, explain the issue and see if they can forward your call to someone who can help.
2. If you are based in / around London, try visiting the Croydon PEO and explain the matter at the reception. They might put you through to someone inside who can help.
If you are not in London but in another city where there is a PEO, do the same.
sushdmehta wrote:No wonder they are telling you to contact the EC/VFS!!
You are calling a number that you found on a webpage which says in bold and highlighted text "Contact UK Visas and Immigration from outside the UK"
And you are inside the UK!!
So if you call the wrong number you are bound to get wrong answers!
Anyways, do use the "email us" link and explain everything again.
Have you tried calling the UKV&I helpline for in-country migrants, like I suggested earlier. If not, call them and see if they can put you to the RCU or another relevant departmentsushdmehta wrote:What else you may do:
1. Call the UKV&I helpline, explain the issue and see if they can forward your call to someone who can help.
2. If you are based in / around London, try visiting the Croydon PEO and explain the matter at the reception. They might put you through to someone inside who can help.
If you are not in London but in another city where there is a PEO, do the same.
I have sent the passport and other documents on last friday (next day delivery). I have not got any response from them. Not sure how many days they will take to resolve this.sushdmehta wrote:Confirmation of erroneous endorsement by UKV&I is good news.
Should get sorted soon, hopefully.