Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017

[ajitk1]

Add a dot between your case workers (whoever signed your letter) first name and surname @homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Remember this is for time lines only so that we do not deviate from topic[/quote]


Ok lets not deviate from topic.
No one sent me an email. Figured out the email myself. Organisations use first name and surname for their employees emails. Luckily my caseworker responded after 2 days. It will depend on your case worker. Yes add your case ID.

Please start a new thread if you are going to ask further questions as this forum is for permanent residence timeline only. Cheers.[/quote]

With all due respect, this is for timeline only. However a little bit of deviation may be accepted if the topic is related. (my humble opinion) It would be boring and unenlightening if it stuck to date app sent, recd. money taken, waiting.
However what is most annoying is people asking how long it takes to get a reply. THERE IS NO APPROXIMATE DATE THAT CAN BE GIVEN BECAUSE IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE PERSON IN THE HOME OFFICE. why is every question "how long does a reply take"?
USE COMMON SENSE WE ARE NOT EXPERTS HERE WE ARE ALL APPLICANTS WHO DONT KNOW ELSE WE WOULD NOT BE HERE.
Like it clearly says decided and you will get a response in 10 working days which is max 2 weeks. It takes 8 days on average. You have waited for 4 months plus+ and you are so eager to know the precise date. Do you people think the postal department is associated with this forum?

[ajitk1]

i really appreciate the efforts of Yanki, who inspite of him getting his own PR still visits this forum and gives very useful advice. Most stop using the forum after getting their card.
However people like afsar will ask how and why (using the information give as a quote). I would not encourge this kind of person and leave him to his own devices. Afsar wants to know how he found the email id of the case worker. Yanki is not a paid employee who has to provide information, even if he is willing to do so freely. Respect him and just follow what is told or go to a solicitor.

[ajitk1]

Im Non-EEA applying after retained rights of residence ROR
Married in July 2011 been living in uk ever since \divorced in May 2015
My time line application :

Application send: 03-08-17
received:04-08-17
money take: no yet

If you paid by credit or debit card are u sure there was enough money in the account? Normally money is withdrawn 1 day after receipt which would be 7th or latest 8th.

[khlid77]

Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised

Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all

[Jbkhan32]

Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised

Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all

Try again with case ID
Royal mail tracking numbers are no more source of tracking

[Crentsil03]

Also with your application groups are been updated
It will appear not recosigned so hopefully you will get your
Decision!!! Keep checking with yr Case ID

[JMMM]

Hi everyone,

I am non-EEA applying for PR As a Spouse of a qualified worker (Italian) my timeline is is:

Application submitted - 08/06/2017
Application received - 9/06/2017
Email confirmation with case ID received - 17/07/2017
Biometric letter received - 19/07/2017 (dated 17/07/17)
Biometric submitted - 22/07/2017
COA received - ???

I'm getting a little bit worried because I haven't received my COA. Today it's the10th working day since I did my biometrics and nothing has arrived to my mail. Does anyone have the email contact to he home office to ask about this situation?

I've seen that people get their COA like 3 or 4 days after they do theyir biometrics

Thank you!

Still nothing from my COA! Does anyone know who I can email to see what's happening ?

Tomorrow I have an interwiew and I was hoping to received my letter before tomorrow.

Thanks

[mhamdsamy]

hay alhamd le allah thank god
NON EEA (eea4) i made pr for my eea family member in 2013
applied 28 feb
home office got it 1 march
got biomatric letter after 5 6 weeks later . i remmber i was nervous
biomatric done after 1 week ( location)
coa with righ of work also in april
checked the royal mail trak number waiting decision
checked case id 2 august not recognised /3 august decided . they only update if its decided
10 august recieved documents plus confirmation pr status letter .
hope you all will hear good news soon . ta

[yosl1111]

it happened to me as well
I applied on 22/02/2107
i checked my status on last Wednesday but royal tracking no and case id has not been recognised.
I don't know what it is going on
please could you update here if you have any information.
I will post here if I receive anything .
thanks

Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised

Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all

[mayyash]

Hi

We applied for PR (EEA citizen + non-EEA family member):

- Application Sent: 13-3-2017
- Payment taken: 15-3-2017
- CoA received: 05-5-2017
- Email contact from handler requesting further info: 27-7-2018
- All documents returned, including passports, PR cards for all of us: 10-8-218

Just about 5 months in total

[arunarchery]

[quote="khlid77"]Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised



Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all[/quote

]Hi mate I am same apply 8 March and I have still awaiting decision i check same Royal Mail is say awaiting decision. Don’t worry about this home office can put anything Royal Mail or any reference number

[jaecd]

I received email confirmation but not received biometric enrolment letter.now how many days or weeks this biometric letter will take to reach me?

[bigsale]

Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised



Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all[/quote

]Hi mate I am same apply 8 March and I have still awaiting decision i check same Royal Mail is say awaiting decision. Don’t worry about this home office can put anything Royal Mail or any reference number

mine was the same, use the case id without the first 0, i am sure when you check it, it will say decided. i think when it is decided the normal reference number doesnt work. waiting for my doc. im dying of excitement here, wish you and myself best of luck. finger crossed

[khlid77]

Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised



Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all[/quote

]Hi mate I am same apply 8 March and I have still awaiting decision i check same Royal Mail is say awaiting decision. Don’t worry about this home office can put anything Royal Mail or any reference number

mine was the same, use the case id without the first 0, i am sure when you check it, it will say decided. i think when it is decided the normal reference number doesnt work. waiting for my doc. im dying of excitement here, wish you and myself best of luck. finger crossed

Hi mate thanks for reply
When did you submit your application ?

My case Id says not recognised

[bigsale]

Non EEA PR application

Application received by HO 10-03-2017
Payment taken by cheque. 16-03-2017
Confirmation email recievd. 05-05-2017
Biometric later received and Done 06-05-2017
CoA wit right to work : 14/05/2017
PR ??? Waiting ....

Dear all
My question when I was checking
application satatus online with Royal Mail tracking number
It was says something like this
Awaiting decision
Last update 4th may 2017

From 09/08/2017 online status says the reference number has not been recognised



Even I have tried case I'd and all other Refrence numbers
Any one know why the Royal Mail tracking number says has not been recognised from 09/08/2017 when I checking application online status ?

Please reply my quarries thanks in advance to all[/quote

]Hi mate I am same apply 8 March and I have still awaiting decision i check same Royal Mail is say awaiting decision. Don’t worry about this home office can put anything Royal Mail or any reference number

mine was the same, use the case id without the first 0, i am sure when you check it, it will say decided. i think when it is decided the normal reference number doesnt work. waiting for my doc. im dying of excitement here, wish you and myself best of luck. finger crossed

Hi mate thanks for reply
When did you submit your application ?

My case Id says not recognised

13th of march, do not worry you will get your soon. i am sure it has been posted.

[senyorita_09]

Hi guys,

I would just like to ask if its normal to wait for 12 weeks for a biometric letter?

Timeline:
23/05/17 - Application submitted
25/05/17 - Money was taken out of the account
09/07/17 - Confirmation email received
13/07/17 - Received the biometric letter - although personal details are incorrect therefore we're waiting for another one with correct details.

Still waiting for another letter, moving towards 5 weeks, is this normal?
Does anyone have details if I can work in the mean time while waiting?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[lilychan9234]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to know for those applying for a residence card as the unmarried partner of an EEA national, have any of you thought that you might be considered as an overstayer while you wait for the outcome of your application (obviously if your current visa is expiring soon)?

I received my biometrics letter and the Certification of Application letter together today and it states that I have NO RIGHT TO WORK unfortunately despite being on a Youth Mobility visa (I'm from Canada) which expires on September 7th.

I have found out that under the NEW Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 I would be considered as an "overstayer" as I am not protected under this clause (as I'm applying for a residence card under EEA regulation not for any other UK British based visa) while I wait for a decision on my residence card, which will take approximately 6 months from today.

Any thoughts regarding the overstaying part? I've accepted the fact that I will have to terminate my job on the 7th of September. However, I cannot fathom the fact that I'm becoming an 'overstayer' while I wait for an outcome on my residence card application. My youth mobility visa expires in 3 weeks and I don't think I will receive my residence card that fast

Also here is my timeline for my residence card as an unmarried partner of an EEA National:

Documents Sent on: 03/07/2017
Money Taken: 06/07/2017
Confirmation email received: 12/08/2017
Biometrics Letter and COA received together (with no right to work): 12/08/2017 (dated 09/08/2017)
Biometrics Done: 12/08/2017
Decision: ?????

Cheers,

Lily

[ajitk1]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to know for those applying for a residence card as the unmarried partner of an EEA national, have any of you thought that you might be considered as an overstayer while you wait for the outcome of your application (obviously if your current visa is expiring soon)?

I received my biometrics letter and the Certification of Application letter together today and it states that I have NO RIGHT TO WORK unfortunately despite being on a Youth Mobility visa (I'm from Canada) which expires on September 7th.

I have found out that under the NEW Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 I would be considered as an "overstayer" as I am not protected under this clause (as I'm applying for a residence card under EEA regulation not for any other UK British based visa) while I wait for a decision on my residence card, which will take approximately 6 months from today.

Any thoughts regarding the overstaying part? I've accepted the fact that I will have to terminate my job on the 7th of September. However, I cannot fathom the fact that I'm becoming an 'overstayer' while I wait for an outcome on my residence card application. My youth mobility visa expires in 3 weeks and I don't think I will receive my residence card that fast

Also here is my timeline for my residence card as an unmarried partner of an EEA National:

Documents Sent on: 03/07/2017
Money Taken: 06/07/2017
Confirmation email received: 12/08/2017
Biometrics Letter and COA received together (with no right to work): 12/08/2017 (dated 09/08/2017)
Biometrics Done: 12/08/2017
Decision: ?????

Cheers,

Lily

The last I am aware of is once you apply, you are considered legal until your application is decided. This applies to all the cases I am aware of. Im not certain about the section you quote. But the law is 1971 dated so I assume Sec. 3C is not an amendment you are talking about.
I am again assuming that if there was a chance of being considered an overstayer, they would inform you in the letter of application that since your visa expires in a few weeks, you would be considered an overstayer and would have to leave the country before that.

[ajitk1]

[quote="senyorita_09"]Hi guys,

I would just like to ask if its normal to wait for 12 weeks for a biometric letter?

Timeline:
23/05/17 - Application submitted
25/05/17 - Money was taken out of the account
09/07/17 - Confirmation email received
13/07/17 - Received the biometric letter - although personal details are incorrect therefore we're waiting for another one with correct details.

Still waiting for another letter, moving towards 5 weeks, is this normal?
Does anyone have details if I can work in the mean time while waiting?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.[/quot

I think now they are starting to count from the time they confirm your application. In your status does it say open or awaiting decision? Many people seem to be getting their confirmation email 2 months after submission.
Whenever there is a correction required it seems to take an extraordinary amount of time to get it rectified. Perhaps scrutiny and it having to be approved by a higher authority causes the delay.

[senyorita_09]

Hi guys,

I would just like to ask if its normal to wait for 12 weeks for a biometric letter?

Timeline:
23/05/17 - Application submitted
25/05/17 - Money was taken out of the account
09/07/17 - Confirmation email received
13/07/17 - Received the biometric letter - although personal details are incorrect therefore we're waiting for another one with correct details.

Still waiting for another letter, moving towards 5 weeks, is this normal?
Does anyone have details if I can work in the mean time while waiting?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.[/quot

I think now they are starting to count from the time they confirm your application. In your status does it say open or awaiting decision? Many people seem to be getting their confirmation email 2 months after submission.
Whenever there is a correction required it seems to take an extraordinary amount of time to get it rectified. Perhaps scrutiny and it having to be approved by a higher authority causes the delay.

Hi Ajitk,

Thank you for responding. It says awaiting decision, what does that mean? Do you think it will be rectified soon? And what does that mean when it comes to employment, can I work?

Hopefully, new letter will be sent soon as we need our passports as well. Its quite frustrating.

[Nellow]

Hello friends,

My timeline is :-

Application ---- 21 Mar 2017
Application Recive--- 22 Mar 2017
Payment---- 24 Mar 2017
Conformation of application --- 09 May 2017
Biomatric recive --- 20 June 2017
Biometric done --- 28 June 2017
Conformation of right to work --- Never Received
Decision---- ??

I was able to track my application before from my Royal Mail tracking number but from 11th August my Royal Mail / case Id / no reference number is working I don't know what is going on . Anyone can help me , I didn't get any right to work letter so I don't know if I wait for my case decision or right to work letter if anyone can help me that will be really appreciated. And thanks in advance.
Thanks u

[Nellow]

Hello friends,

My timeline is :-

Application ---- 21 Mar 2017
Application Recive--- 22 Mar 2017
Payment---- 24 Mar 2017
Conformation of application --- 09 May 2017
Biomatric recive --- 20 June 2017
Biometric done --- 28 June 2017
Conformation of right to work --- Never Received
Decision---- ??

I apply with my EEA wife my child have EEA passport and I am non EEA application before was able to track my application before from my Royal Mail tracking number but from 11th August my Royal Mail / case Id / no reference number is working I don't know what is going on . Anyone can help me , I didn't get any right to work letter so I don't know if I wait for my case decision or right to work letter if anyone can help me that will be really appreciated. And thanks in advance.
Thanks u

[vpalma]

Hi guys,

I would just like to ask if its normal to wait for 12 weeks for a biometric letter?

Timeline:
23/05/17 - Application submitted
25/05/17 - Money was taken out of the account
09/07/17 - Confirmation email received
13/07/17 - Received the biometric letter - although personal details are incorrect therefore we're waiting for another one with correct details.

Still waiting for another letter, moving towards 5 weeks, is this normal?
Does anyone have details if I can work in the mean time while waiting?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Keep emailing eurobiometrics every week.

[Bselinax]

Hi,
Here my timeline:

EEA national PR application by post:

date sent: 10.08.17
Date received: 11.08.17
Payment Taken: 11.08.17

Applied with National Identity Card.

A relative of mine has applied via post she is also an EEA national, applied for EEA PR, her passports were returned 3days after application has been received by HO, does anyone know why, or did it happen to anyone else? She did not request them back or anything... It is very weird as far as i know passports are returned only when application was submitted online..she is still waiting for EEA PR docs and her recidency history docs that sent to prove 5 years...

[hari.s]

Hello,

My spouse and I will be sending our PR applications over the next month or so.

We were wondering - in case we request for our passports to be returned, how are the Permanent Residence cards issued to us if not issued as vignettes on one of our passport pages?

Will they be cards much like the ILR cards?

Could anyone share what they physically look like?

Thanks,
Hari