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Yes only my passport.babie_meg wrote:sanu84 wrote:yes I noticed the team and department code so am going to address it to them so that they don't treat this as a brand new application and the package would be sitting in their post room for ages.babie_meg wrote:
Yes i think it means that your RC is ready.
The address to return your passport is the same as the one you sent your application. However, there are more information on it like department number, the code for the team and also the case reference number.
did you return ONLY your passport and not your husband's?
Thanks
Reading posts like this makes me believe in magicsanu84 wrote:Hi guys,
I just received my RC today. Woohoo!!!
March 31 - Applications sent
April 1 - Applications received by the HO
May 8 - COA received (letter dated 28 April)
May 17 - Requested passports back for a trip on 21 July
June 9 - Passports received
June 24 - Received letter from HO asking only my passport to be returned (latter dated 21 June). I had 21 days to do that.
June 25 - Called the HO and asked to return passport in August.
In the same day got a call from the caseworker and he assured that I will get my passport and RC back before my trip
June 28 - Got a call from the caseworker again saying he had received my passport and it would be sent out in 1 or 2 days.
July 1 - Received all documents previously submitted and RC (issued on 28 June for 5 years) by SD
Total waiting time: 3 months.
In that period, I didn't send any complaint.
Good luck to all of you who haven't received the RC yet!
Congrats !! wow that's record time !! Oh now I regret to not have sent back my passport on Monday 28 Jun when the woman from UKBA suggested me to.. she told me if I could send it the next day by Special Delivery then it's possible they could return the passport back to me in a week before my travel on 7 Jul but I was a little worried that there would be delays and I really need to go on this trip so I didn't... if I knew they really do what they promised (like they said they would send u back your passport within days) then I would have sent it back on MOnday and would probably have got the RC early next week !!! oh.. stupid me....sanu84 wrote:Hi guys,
I just received my RC today. Woohoo!!!
March 31 - Applications sent
April 1 - Applications received by the HO
May 8 - COA received (letter dated 28 April)
May 17 - Requested passports back for a trip on 21 July
June 9 - Passports received
June 24 - Received letter from HO asking only my passport to be returned (latter dated 21 June). I had 21 days to do that.
June 25 - Called the HO and asked to return passport in August.
In the same day got a call from the caseworker and he assured that I will get my passport and RC back before my trip
June 28 - Got a call from the caseworker again saying he had received my passport and it would be sent out in 1 or 2 days.
July 1 - Received all documents previously submitted and RC (issued on 28 June for 5 years) by SD
Total waiting time: 3 months.
In that period, I didn't send any complaint.
Good luck to all of you who haven't received the RC yet!
hi,Commonwealth wrote:Am exhausted! Why UKBA is doing this? They have requested my passport back since April 2010, up till now l have not received my passport and its more that six months. I have complained and complained but no response. I spoke with my MP secretary and l was told that they make enquiry till now no news. Can smbody advise on next step? Please.
thanksbabie_meg wrote:Congrats !! wow that's record time !! Oh now I regret to not have sent back my passport on Monday 28 Jun when the woman from UKBA suggested me to.. she told me if I could send it the next day by Special Delivery then it's possible they could return the passport back to me in a week before my travel on 7 Jul but I was a little worried that there would be delays and I really need to go on this trip so I didn't... if I knew they really do what they promised (like they said they would send u back your passport within days) then I would have sent it back on MOnday and would probably have got the RC early next week !!! oh.. stupid me....sanu84 wrote:Hi guys,
I just received my RC today. Woohoo!!!
March 31 - Applications sent
April 1 - Applications received by the HO
May 8 - COA received (letter dated 28 April)
May 17 - Requested passports back for a trip on 21 July
June 9 - Passports received
June 24 - Received letter from HO asking only my passport to be returned (latter dated 21 June). I had 21 days to do that.
June 25 - Called the HO and asked to return passport in August.
In the same day got a call from the caseworker and he assured that I will get my passport and RC back before my trip
June 28 - Got a call from the caseworker again saying he had received my passport and it would be sent out in 1 or 2 days.
July 1 - Received all documents previously submitted and RC (issued on 28 June for 5 years) by SD
Total waiting time: 3 months.
In that period, I didn't send any complaint.
Good luck to all of you who haven't received the RC yet!
So happy for you !!!
Try options 1 then 2. If it cuts you off just call back.patmit wrote:May I ask how you get in touch with them? We tried both numbers but neither of them got us through and talked to an officier.
My story is:
Application submitted 11-02-2010
HO received on 12-02-2010
COA issued on 25-02-2010
but afterwards no news.
It's good to hear so many stories for recieving their RC as it's been so silent for a while.
I started to worry now!!!
I just realised there is no address label in the letter my caseworker sent me although the letter says there is. It's just a blank square in the middle of the letter... am I missing something?sanu84 wrote:I think you should call them now. It's always faster to call.tangent90 wrote: Thanks very much for your advice. I appreciate it. Just a few more question. What address should I use to write to the caseworker? I have her name, and the slip with the case reference no. So you think I shold just reply to Liverpool office with the a copy of the slip stating the team & case reference ? How long does it take for them to respond to such request you think? i asked because i'll be traveling in 10 days time.. Thank you again.
Tell them to extend the 21 days and also if possible ask for having the caseworker contact you since you don't understand the problem with using NHS.
If no one calls you, you may want to call back.
I think you should also write a letter to make sure that the caseworker knows about your concerns. The label they gave you (with the department number, team, and case reference) is the right one. With this your letter will be received directly by your caseworker. Make sure that you make a copy of this label since you will need it to return your passport once you get back from your trip.
I don't know how long it takes for them to respond to your request.
For my case, I got the call from the case worker in the same day I called them.
Forza_RC wrote:Yes you can get your passpot back for travelling purposes.GreenCardApplicant wrote:Can I just ask a simple question (or two):
Once you've applied for the EEA2, can you get your passport back for traveling purposes?
What does the COA that you receive a week or two after application actually say?
I will be applying for an EEA2 in a few months and was wondering about these practicalities..
If your expected date of travel is more than 10 days in the future, you must email your request to LiverpoolEuro.PassportReturns@UKBA.gsi.gov.uk.
If you are with a same-gender partner then you could visit:
http://www.uklgig.org.uk/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2274
Good luck!
Call them, as they have omitted to send you a label and you want to make sure your correspondence reaches the correct person as soon as possible.babie_meg wrote:I just realised there is no address label in the letter my caseworker sent me although the letter says there is. It's just a blank square in the middle of the letter... am I missing something?sanu84 wrote:I think you should call them now. It's always faster to call.tangent90 wrote: Thanks very much for your advice. I appreciate it. Just a few more question. What address should I use to write to the caseworker? I have her name, and the slip with the case reference no. So you think I shold just reply to Liverpool office with the a copy of the slip stating the team & case reference ? How long does it take for them to respond to such request you think? i asked because i'll be traveling in 10 days time.. Thank you again.
Tell them to extend the 21 days and also if possible ask for having the caseworker contact you since you don't understand the problem with using NHS.
If no one calls you, you may want to call back.
I think you should also write a letter to make sure that the caseworker knows about your concerns. The label they gave you (with the department number, team, and case reference) is the right one. With this your letter will be received directly by your caseworker. Make sure that you make a copy of this label since you will need it to return your passport once you get back from your trip.
I don't know how long it takes for them to respond to your request.
For my case, I got the call from the case worker in the same day I called them.
how do I contact my caseworker then? Just write to the same PO box address I sent my application to? There is his name in the letter, can I address it directly to him?
3 months? Wow! That must be a record My partner finally received his COA last Thursday 29th, although it was dated from the 17th (just our luck).. I'm not going to get too optimistic, would be nice to get our RC in September or so though..sanu84 wrote:Hi guys,
I just received my RC today. Woohoo!!!
March 31 - Applications sent
April 1 - Applications received by the HO
May 8 - COA received (letter dated 28 April)
May 17 - Requested passports back for a trip on 21 July
June 9 - Passports received
June 24 - Received letter from HO asking only my passport to be returned (latter dated 21 June). I had 21 days to do that.
June 25 - Called the HO and asked to return passport in August.
In the same day got a call from the caseworker and he assured that I will get my passport and RC back before my trip
June 28 - Got a call from the caseworker again saying he had received my passport and it would be sent out in 1 or 2 days.
July 1 - Received all documents previously submitted and RC (issued on 28 June for 5 years) by SD
Total waiting time: 3 months.
In that period, I didn't send any complaint.
Good luck to all of you who haven't received the RC yet!
hi asah24,ashah24 wrote:Hi all...
I just spoke to the home office and apparently my application is completed and has being passed on to the dispatch department
I spoke to someone on or around the 21th of june for progress update and was told they were waiting for my passport from the Certificate of Approval department since they kept after i made my application for marriage...and that my application was ready and they were just waiting for the passport. I was very sceptic though...
Sent application: 11th Of May
Received: 12th of May
Certificate of Application: Received 16th of June Dated: 10th of June
21th or so of June: Spoke to HO, told waiting for my passport from another department....
Now 8th of July spoke to HO, told my passport was received on the 1st of July and that my application is completed and sent to despatch department on the 2nd July although it hasnt being posted out yet, was told it takes about 10 days from the 2nd...