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by nekochan » Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:14 pm
Hi all,
I am an unmarried partner of an EU citizen and submitted my application for a Residence Card under EEA-EFM category two weeks ago. Today I received the Biometric letter together with my COA without right to work because of the following reason, and would appreciate any advice of suggestions:
"At this stage we are unable to confirm your right to work in the United Kingdon. This will depend on the outcome of the application. This is because you have not provided original documentation for all of the following:
- The applicant is the unmarried partner or an extended family member (for example, the brother or sister) of an EU citizen who is exercising European free movement rights in the United Kingdon.
We will not revisit the terms of your Certificate of Application during the consideration of your case. "
I know that COA without right to work is pretty standard for EFMs, but I am just wondering if the specific reason above means that we have not submitted sufficient documents with my application, i.e., it will be likely to be rejected.
My sponsor is from an EU country and he is currently studying the UK. I submitted his original student certificate, evidence of receipt of fellowship, valid CSI certificate for both of us, bank statements, letters addressed to me and my partner at the same address covering the last 2.5 years, and series of photos of us. The below is my timeline:
EFM Application sent: 17/11/2016
Application received: 18/11/2016
Fee deducted: 21/11/2016
Passport requested: 22/11/2016
Biometric letter: 02/12/2016 (dated 29/11/2016)
Biometric enrollment: Not yet
COA: 02/12/2016 (dated 29/11/2016)
Passport back: waiting
RC: waiting