sillycrab wrote:Dear all ,
Is EEA4 same as non-EEA family member permanent residence card application ?
I have a few questions regarding my application.
I sent it on 23/04/2016, received by HO 26/04/2016 and payment taken 27/04/2016. My EEA residence card is due to expire in July and my initial plan was to send PR application in May.
But I had to do it earlier due to landlord has the intention to sell his property (asap) and we were interested in buying it. I knew I wouldn't be able to get a mortgage as it's less than one year on my EEA residence card stamp on my passport and I have already confirmed this with mortgage advisor.
So my questions are:
1. Along with my application, I have sent a letter requesting priority processing time so that it won't hinder the process of purchasing my first home. Will HO take it into consideration?
2. It is already the fourth week since I sent my application. Is is normal that I haven't received COA / email confirmation and also the biometric enrolment letter?
3. Is it ok to ring HO to find out my case reference ID / number so that I could send more supporting document(s)? I didn't manage to obtain employment reference letter from HR manager as he was off sick. I have it now and I reckon it will be helpful. And also I need to send them a new special delivery with my work address . I provided one for them to send documents back to current address but I'm worried landlord might sell the property to another party if I do not receive my PR by August / September and I will have to move out. Therefore, the best option is to get all documents and PR card delivered to my work address.
4. my EEA husband doesn't have a permanent residency as we both thought he doesn't need to have one. Therefore, I applied for just myself. However, I came across some posts that the EEA sponsor needs to have permanent residency before the non-EEA family member can apply. Is that true? I hope not, as I don't see this requirement from the government's website regarding visas and immigration. We both met all criterias as sponsor and applicant so hopefully HO won't refuse my application.
Sorry for the long lost but I appreciate all helpful advices.
Regards
Hi there, i think you have to wait for ho to get back to u with the biometric letter first, there u will have your ref number and case id number.
I was told by ho, your application starts from the moment payment has been taken from your account, so i will assume you have been given a case id by now, u can also call them and explain u want to send additional documents and which address u should send it to.
and also the redirecting your correspondences to a different address.. Am sure they will advice accordingly.
Another point, ho don't do prompt action, as u have included in your letter for your application. I think they take as long as they can take in looking at applications.
I was told each applications attracts it own merits, when i called to know the situation of my pr application.
I av applied since nov 2015, and still waiting...
Your eea husband doesn't need to confirm his pr before u apply.
I think he only need tho confirm pr if he wants to become a British citizen or if sponsoring spouse from outside uk.
I suggest, give ho a call regarding some of your questions, hopefully u get useful informations.
All the best.