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I think a good call is to apply for both; first to the Residence Card, and later to Pre-Settled or Settled Status, in that order. Having a RC makes it easier to apply for Pre-Settled/settled status. You could have just applied for the latter directly and skip the RC, but... it being very new means there is no time-frame confirmed as of turnaround times if you do not already have a RC, and your physical card might take a while.helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:02 amshould I have applied for the pre-settled status instead of as it seems much faster (one week)?
No, but having a RC makes it easier, and I suppose, faster to apply, as you can use the Android app. No RC no App. All the two-day turnaround times you might have seen are likely of people who applied while already having the RC. If you do not have a RC and want to apply for the Sellted/Pre-settled status, the process it's a bit more complex, as you need to make an appointment at a UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) service point to provide your biometric information.Do you need a resident card to apply for the pre-settled visa? I
I don't think you need to show any documents at the interview stage. I have never been asked to produce any that early on; it's usually a requirement on your first day of work. If they ask about your status, you can say documents are in process, expected within a month. That is in good faith a good estimate.I am interviewing with few companies and they seem all need my resident card or letter from the UKVI to approve I can work. Anyone have similar experience and already received the pre-settled visa?
Depending on people's circumstances it might be more convenient to just drop in at a post office! I applied twice for a RC with absolutely no issues. Last time it was extremely fast and smooth, because less and less people are applying for it.Romy88 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 11:06 amApplying online even withour having residence card, is very easy and straitgforward. Instead of waiting for at least two-three weeks (biometric and COA), you can choose appopriate time for you to book an appointment, provide all documents at your appointment withour sending them by post and get your COA in few days.
Because there is no guarantee that mixups don't happen, whatever the route your take. Take a look at this unlucky Pre-Settled case: eea-route-applications/pre-settled-stat ... 78604.htmlWhy you are not saying that there is no guarantee that HO won't make a mistake when applicant's name is spelled incorrectly or biometric letter lost in transit or whatever? Or COA never been issued for some reasons?
It's a choice between sending things by post on your own time and via priority post, and having to take time off to attend an appointment far from where you live, that might never open up. I am just conscious of the difficulties expressed by people in this thread: eea-route-applications/biometric-eviden ... 78197.htmlAlso after providing NIN applicant will be offered settled/ presettled status straightaway without sending again the parcel up to 2 kg with evidence of your work history for the last 5 years. As the system will check automatically your residence in the UK.
The ideal position would be to state the pros and cons of both options and let people decide. Personal circumstances vary and what is convenient for some people isn't that accommodating to others.
That still gives them a good year and a half with a perfectly valid document. Not neglectable as an option.Especially these cards will not be valid after 2020
Yes, but once you have an RC, applying for the Settlement Scheme will be extremely fast and straightforward to do. No further biometrics needed.and anyway people would have to apply for settled/ presettled status.
Until the Scheme has been open for a few months, and there is reliable and consistent data on turnaround times, there is still value on relying on the good old and tested RC if you need the certainty of a document. Since the RCs are and will still be valid for a while, it's not unuseful to have one.In my opinion it is just waisting of time.
This is incorrect. There are quite a few of us in the same situation, who have the very specific profile of non-EU family members of EU nationals, who have been in the UK for more than 5 years but have completed less than 5 years on an RC or FP. Seems like there is no clear policy on what of Settled or Presettled status to grant to us, hence the delay. Some people have had a decision made, after escalating their case, but the fact remains that we all had delays, so your statement is incorrect in saying I'm the only one.So far you are the only person who has experienced delay after applying online.
Again, this is irrelevant, as not applicable to the newly arrived non-EU nationals.There is another one with ROR but he already got his status after waiting one month and asking help from local MP. Am I right?
In your case, having already applied for the RC, asking to withdraw your application and sending your documents back will only delay things. I believe, in your case, the fastest route to having any document to prove your status is to keep ahead with the RC application.helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:04 pmThank you for your answer. In this case, can I ask the UKVI sending back all my documents including my passport? Or should I wait for the application?
What is the point? You have already applied.helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:04 pmThank you for your answer. In this case, can I ask the UKVI sending back all my documents including my passport? Or should I wait for the application?
This is not what I'm saying. Again, best policy is to let people decide based on their own circumstances.
kamoe wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:22 pmThis is not what I'm saying. Again, best policy is to let people decide based on their own circumstances.
I feel are you reading too quickly, misinterpreting quite a few points from my post, and therefore jumping to the wrong conclusions. I'm happy to discuss and to contribute to a constructive debate , but probably best is to open a separate topic for the purposes of not hijacking the OPs question. For this reason, I will no longer reply to this matter in this post. If you want, I invite you to start a new thread on the question of the pros and cons of both options, to which I'll be happy to contribute.
It is still very early to worry. You should be receiving a CoA and invitation for biometrics one week after application. Have your fees been deducted from the bank? this is also a sign that they have received your application.helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:17 pmAre there any contacts I can call or email to ask updates? I still not receiving anything from them yet. Very worried about the process.
By post.helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:15 pmWill I receive the COA and Biometric letter via email or post?
Thank you so much!!!! Will I get an email to confirm my case? Also I paid postal order so I can not see if they have deducted money. One more important thing, I haven't sent my partner passport as he is away for a business trip. Would they reject me because of this?kingmashosho wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:27 amIt seems you are just worried over nothing., as you just submitted or posted your application barely 2 days ago if i am not mistaking.
Firstly, check if your money has been deducted from your bank account by the HO. And if it has been deducted, in less than 3-5 days you will get a letter by post to attend biometrics in a Post Office which is about £19.27.
And in the following week you will receieve your Certificate of Application(COA) by post after attending your biometrics.
It is better you get your BRC before applying for the Scheme as it makes it faster and who knows what the future holds regarding Brexit? To be safer at both ends and besides, you loose nothing in getting your BRC.
Hope this helps?
Al the best.
Did you send any other form of ID, like his national ID card or equivalent, to prove his EU identity?helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:30 amI haven't sent my partner passport as he is away for a business trip. Would they reject me because of this?
You need to send originals. it is clearly stated on the guide to supporting documents as an imperative:helloamaya520 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:22 pmI have sent all photocopies of every page of his Passport and ID plus the bank statement and payslips.
Without an original ID from your partner it is unlikely that your application is approved. I do not know if this means a straight rejection, or if they attempt to contact you to supply the missing documents.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.