Pre-settlement to settlement application processing time (non-EU)

[Dihanhan21]

Hi all,

I currently have pre-settled status (non-EU). I applied for settled status on 1st February. Around mi-March, I received phone call from HO asking for more evidence to support my relationship with my EU partner is still on-going, which I provided immediately. Since then, I haven't received any communication.

Feels like it's been taking too long for me and wondering if anybody has similar experience? Also, is it possible for me to tracking my application / checking process by contacting HO?

Many thanks.

[Kuliska02]

First of all I wish you good luck,
Don't make any stress I think it's takes 2-3 months because of covid19 it's makes process slower.

can you please share your experience what documents you sent it also, when you receive call what documents they ask for


Thx

[Dihanhan21]

Thank you! And happy to share my experience.

I am an non-EU unmarried partner of French citizen. I was granted pre-settled status back in 2019. I applied for settled status on 1st February and below is my timeline:

Application date: 01/02/2021
COA date: 01/02/2021
HO called asking for more evidence: 15/03/2021
more evidence submit: 15/03/2021

When I first submitted application on 1st Feb I didn't provide any documents as I have pre-settled status already. HO called and asked me to provide evidence to show that my relationship is still on-going. The caseworker mentioned anything like renting contract/combined bank statement/letters will do. I provided bank statement and letters (covering past 6 month) to show that we are living in the same address.

Hope it helps!

[kamoe]

I am an non-EU unmarried partner of French citizen. I was granted pre-settled status back in 2019. I applied for settled status on 1st February

LOL those are my EXACT same circumstances.

When I first submitted application on 1st Feb I didn't provide any documents as I have pre-settled status already.

Having Pre-Settled status is not a sufficient condition to grant you Settled Status. Besides still residing in the UK, If the relationship with your EU sponsor breaks down before you get Settled Status, you are not eligible for it, hence why they need proof.

HO called and asked me to provide evidence to show that my relationship is still on-going. The caseworker mentioned anything like renting contract/combined bank statement/letters will do. I provided bank statement and letters (covering past 6 month) to show that we are living in the same address.

As I said, I am also an unmarried partner, and I applied exactly the same day as you. I supplied copy of the two EEA RCs I've held, our latest Council Tax, and the most recent joint bank statement, upfront, at the time of application. I was granted Settled Status within 1.5 months, on March 15th, no further documents asked.

I'm afraid from what you describe it seems that by not providing recent proof of your relationship upfront you just went to the back of the queue again after the caseworker first reviewed your application, because it needs a second review (but this is me just wild guessing). This would mean an additional 1.5 months until your documents are reviewed. If that's the case, should not be too long now, considering there is a buildup of applications since then, so waiting times have likely increased from 1.5 to 2-ish months.

[Dihanhan21]

Thank you Kamoe for the information. What are the chances we have such similar situation and timeline!!

I just received my result and I am granted EU settled status. What a relief! I have a residence card which expires in September 2022. Do you know if I'll received a new ID card with settled status automatically or I need to apply for it?

Thanks!

I am an non-EU unmarried partner of French citizen. I was granted pre-settled status back in 2019. I applied for settled status on 1st February

LOL those are my EXACT same circumstances.

When I first submitted application on 1st Feb I didn't provide any documents as I have pre-settled status already.

Having Pre-Settled status is not a sufficient condition to grant you Settled Status. Besides still residing in the UK, If the relationship with your EU sponsor breaks down before you get Settled Status, you are not eligible for it, hence why they need proof.

HO called and asked me to provide evidence to show that my relationship is still on-going. The caseworker mentioned anything like renting contract/combined bank statement/letters will do. I provided bank statement and letters (covering past 6 month) to show that we are living in the same address.

As I said, I am also an unmarried partner, and I applied exactly the same day as you. I supplied copy of the two EEA RCs I've held, our latest Council Tax, and the most recent joint bank statement, upfront, at the time of application. I was granted Settled Status within 1.5 months, on March 15th, no further documents asked.

I'm afraid from what you describe it seems that by not providing recent proof of your relationship upfront you just went to the back of the queue again after the caseworker first reviewed your application, because it needs a second review (but this is me just wild guessing). This would mean an additional 1.5 months until your documents are reviewed. If that's the case, should not be too long now, considering there is a buildup of applications since then, so waiting times have likely increased from 1.5 to 2-ish months.

[kamoe]

Do you know if I'll received a new ID card with settled status automatically or I need to apply for it?

You need to apply for it.