Nicola UK wrote:Hello guys,
I have just finished to complete the EEA PR form from their new online service.
Now is asking me for the relevant documentation before paying the 65 £ fee.
It's asking for the 2 photos signed, the passport or national card which of course needs to be original.
For all other documents like employment contracts in some cases the employer only sent me a digital copy which I digitally signed so does this count as "original".
I basically have a mix of "original" and non original documents for each year to proof my employment and residence.
Will this be a problem?
Also will I receive all my documents back once approved?
The scariest part is that at the end of the form is suggesting that the application will take 6 months to be processed......
As per PR guidance:
Unless otherwise stated, please send original documents only. Photocopies are not acceptable. If you’re unable to send the original, please explain why. We’re unlikely to be able to approve your application without sight of the original document.
If you receive bank statements in online/electronic format only, ask your bank to stamp each page with their official stamp.
If you wish to send any documents that are not in English or Welsh, you must get the document translated by a qualified professional translator. Ask the translator or translation company to confirm in writing on the translation
Turnaround times are mandated by EU law.
HO sometimes struggles to meet them. No doubt there's currently a double whammy of
Brexit rush and Christmas slowdown.
If an EEA applicant you could enjoy the council checking service and keep hold of your originals. Check it out.
Otherwise you do get your docs back, eventually.
Pro tip: keep scans/copies of all documents and forms submitted to HO. For ever.
