Here is an update of the case:
After reapplying we were refused again, this time for a different reason. They acknowledged the evidence of our relationship but now claim that I failed to show that I am a qualified person, this was never an issue in the first application.
"As you both intend to live indefinitely in the UK, I must be satisfied that your sponsor is or intends to be a qualified person in the UK. A qualified person is defined by EEA Family Permit regulations as a job seeker, worker self employed person, self sufficient person or a student (refer to EEA Family Member regulations EUN1.3 below)
As your spouse does not currently live in the UK, I need to be satisfied that he intends to satisfy one of the EEA qualifiers when living in the UK. However, you have failed to provide any evidence with your application which confirms what your sponsor intends to do in the UK, nor have you with your application confirming your intentions on moving to the UK.
here is a link to the regulations:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... 1/#header3
At this point I am speechless about the ignorance of the UK Border Agency. Today I was able to speak to an Entry Clearance Officer, he pretty much told me that should file a appeal or submit a new application and ask a lawyer for help. I could not even get his name or the name of the officer who refused, for security reasons. I clearly stated that I wan't to work in the UK, why do I need to show evidence? What else will I do there? The weather sucks anyway. I have not formally started to contact employers in the UK as I want to be physically present for interviews. Further more I want to work independently if I have the opportunity.
I already contacted SOLVIT, but only received a confirmation email.
I am getting sick of this and I need to have this resolved as soon as possible. Now I am thinking of contacting recruiters and get them to write me a letter maybe.
BTW: I am a software engineering (Java, Android) with a PhD and Masters in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, as well as a German Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
I did not file for an appeal and probably won't as it simply will take to long, however what ticks me off, is that they change their story all the time.
Any new Ideas?
Thanks