Sherlyta wrote:Hello,
Before to say anything I want to thanks this forum for all the information and the advise posted, it helped me since I applied for family permit as a wife of an italian.
I sent EEA2 application on april 20th this year, I haven't received any confirmation of my application yet. What would you suggest me to do? should I call them? Can I go to their offices? or should I just send a letter?
Could anyone provide the HO phone number for this purpose?
On the other hand, I gather I have the right to work, the problem is that I can't find any job even I am highly qualified person. I just received my National Insurance Number. Do you think I can claim Job seeker allowance?
My husband income doesn't cover our expenses and my savings are going to cero soon!
Do you think this will affect my EEA2 application?
Thanks for your comments
Sh
Hey there Sherlyta,
You mentioned that you applied for a family permit? That should allow you into the country and work for 6 months if I'm not mistaken. I could be wrong on that. For the residence card, well, like many others before me we're still waiting on the certificate of application which will state that you have the legal right to live and work in the UK (same rights of your husband) while the HO is taking its own sweet time in approving the application.
You can call the HO at 0151 672 5626 and ask about your application status. But read through the previous posts on this thread as there are some really good tips about writing to MPs for help, and faxing a letter to chase them about the COA and other numbers to call. HO will not entertain walk-ins and people who show up in person.
There are a wealth of jobs available right now. Try totaljobs.com or jobsearch.com. Total jobs is my personal favourite. Gumtree.com is good for waitressing or general administration and data entry jobs. If you have copies of your passport, your husband's passport and marriage certificate you might be able to convince a potential employer to hire you because you are allowed to work legally, and your visa status will remain the same as your previous one while the HO is deciding your new application.
I would advise against claiming jobseeker's allowance. Legally you are allowed to do so but HO states
Public funds
You do not have to work while you are living in the UK. But if you do not work, you must be able to support yourself and your family in the UK without becoming an unreasonable burden on public funds.
Source:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucit ... s/#header3
Should you choose to apply for job seeker's allowance and other benefits legally available to you, you would just complicate your application further. But that,
along with everything I've said above, is my own personal opinion.
Good luck!