Hi there, just wanted to share my experience. Long story but I was in the UK with a visa about to expire, travelled to Dublin (after researching which of the closes British embassies were fastest in processing applications as you can apply for a family permit from just about anywhere) and applied for an EEA family permit from there (unmarried partner). I went overboard with the supporting documentation and my permit was granted in 3 days - multiple entry and right to work for 6 months. This should buy you time while your EEA2 application is considered - I believe they've sorted (or are close to sorting) the backlog - my residence card took only 5 weeks. Hope this gives you some help / hope!intfenix wrote:Hey guys - so yea, basically, since I was not aware that there hasn't been a policy change, the UK Home office rep lied to me..so I was misinformed 4 times. 3 times before the application- when I was told I would have right to work while I wait for residence permit, and 4th time afterwards, to blame the misinformation on a non exitent law change. So sorry for passing on the bad info. But as has been said by one of you - as unmarried partner, being considered an extended family member, and so since I came in with just a tourist visa, I have no right to work. The Family permit, requires the same time of proof as the eea residence permit, so if I exit now, I will have to recall my documents from Home Office (this will take an eternity I'm sure), apply from the US for EEA famiy Permit (min 15 days), if I get it come back to the UK and find another job - after being unemployed since October!!!, and reapply for residency permit!! This is insane. Any help? words of advice?
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