COA received and states not allowed to work

[Jot_Marine]

Hi everyone, I am new here. I submitted my EEA2 application on 28/02/12 and received my COA on 26/03/12 dated 19/03/12. However my COA states am not allowed to work while my application is pending. I have not been working because of this and I am getting frustrated.
My lawyer recently wrote to HO that I should be issued with a letter allowing me to work pending the outcome of my application because am I legally allowed since I am married to an EU national. Do you guys think HO would issue a letter to this effect.

[John]

Assuming you are legally married to your spouse, and not "just" religiously married, you are allowed to work and the CoA should say that.

[EUsmileWEallsmile]

If you submitted a marriage certificate, do not be afraid to complain.

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

You should contact UKBA and most strongly complain. You can also request compensation from UKBA for lost wages, as their mistake is keeping you from working. I would strongly recommend that you do that.