firas1990 wrote:Hi Beautiful people,
I applied for an EEA2 in 07/06/2013 and i got my COA with right to work in 14/06/2013 .Now since 14/06/2013 i am checking everywhere to get a job(N.Wales). Today i recived a call from a company i already passed an interview with them,so i been successful and they requested from me to bring either Birth certificate or passport (both should be oroginial). And as you know all my document are with HO,all i have is that COA as form of ID.So the company did not accept and they did not give me other choice.i been thinking to request my passport back for this purpose ,but i decided to not request it cause i want i don t interrupt the application process and as well i would like to have the RC in my passport not in A4 paper.
So my question for those who found a job with their COA:
What was the proof of ID given for the employer in order to start your role??
I always advise them that my passport is with UKBA due to EEA2 application before the interview and present my COA together with my marriage certificate and wife`s documents, it has always been accepted, however sometimes I have to defend my point strongly and present a copy of the EU legislation and information from UKBA website. I always enphasise to the prospective employer that my legal status can be checked directly with immigration if they have any doubts.
I know people tend to distrust us when we say that we are unable to present a passport, but you must be strong and defend yourself and your rights as you are doing everything according to the law.
Dont be afraid of presenting the legislation that clearly states that as long as you are a family member of an EU citizen you hold the same rights as the EU citizen anywhere in the EU.
Also remind them that you cannot be discriminated on the grounds of nationality, particularly when you are an EEA family member and by virtue hold the legal right of freedom of movement and work, with or without your travel document in hand.
Good luck to us all, I know how tough it is to deal with these ignorant bastards that dont know their own law and make our lives harder.