How long will it take for my husband to receive a EEA Family entry clearance permit to join me and kids in the UK? I'm Swedish citizen, he's American. Does he need a current passport to begin this application, or can he apply before? His passport is expired, and his new one will arrive in 4-6 weeks.
I had looked into this question previously and had been told that this entry permit takes a short time, approximately 6 weeks, but upon my recent arrival in the UK, on way to Sweden, I was told in customs that such a permit takes 6 months currently. I'm wondering if he was referring to the permit that one must apply for AFTER arriving in the UK, to secure continued residence. I'm aware that customs officials all over Europe do not always know current regulations.
Can anyone enlighten me about this? My husband is currently in the US and we hope that he will be able to join up with us within the next few months, sooner the better.
Also, I need instructions on how to apply for this permit from the US. I tried checking the UK Embassy there, but I could only find a link to applying for a visa, which would not apply to our situation.
Who initiates the application--me, him, both?
Thanks!
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