Romy88 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:50 pm
I apologise if my comments made you feel abused you in some way. I did not mean that. This is just overall view of feedback from the people who already made their applications online. For majority the result was successful considering the fact that they already had their RCs issued previously.
Basically you consist that for new arrivals the best way is to apply for RC first and then apply online for settled/ presettled status. My opinion is opposite. Istead of waisting time I would recommend to apply online. It is quicker, easier and more straitforward, free (except the situation when you choose to go and pay for your biometric like I did as first available appointment was due in 2 weeks time).
Yes, but once you have an RC, applying for the Settlement Scheme will be extremely fast and straightforward to do. No further biometrics needed. - no difference, without having RC once you apply online you will be redirected to book an appointment for biometric. The only issue is that free appointment will no be available or available in few weeks time. Good point is that some people will have to travel far away to the nearest available HO office to enrol their biometric. This is just matter of luck.
Regarding Brexit. Do you really think that HO has implemented this new system called EU Settlement Scheme with considering futher to cancel it??? No way. UK is leaving. It is decided. The only problem so far HOW UK WiLL BE LEAVING - with DEAL or NO DEAL?
Ok. Why do you think that HO do not know what to do with the people who have change their immigrationn status by switching from one visa to another? As far as I understand if you spent less than 5 years as non-eu family member of eu you will be considered for presettled status.
Have you been issuing COA since you have applied online two months ago?
I agree with you.
I came to the UK on 29th of March with EEA visa. Applied 31st online, got COA 5th of May, got pre-settled decision 18th and received Biometric RC on 23rd.
So, all done in 24 calendar days online, free of charge, no paper work and no need to provide any financial support documents etc.