2012 processing times for EEA2

[rainbow76]

Can anyone shed any light on the current processing times for 2012 EEA2 applications?

I sent my application in January and it was received on January 21.

I did not receive my COA until March after I contacted them via post to enquire after the COA which has not been sent.

The COA letter is dated February 16.

I have subsequently contacted them via email using the passport email to enquire after my application. They first asked for a case ID number which I provided, then were unable to update me on what was happening with my application.

In fact, they emailed me a copy of info on the website which stated not to contact them to check on progress.

I have read other people have received a reply using the email as to where their application was at (e.g. allocated to case worker).

At what point should I be writing to them again to enquire after the application? I am somewhat anxious about the time it will take as I have one major outcome which is dependent on this EEA2 being approved and sent back before July.

Any advice anyone?

[onthemoon]

it is absolutely against the human rights that UKBA decide eea2 application within 6months,because they decide application for studies,work and indefinite leave on the same day and application on marriage with british citizen within days.
I donot know why they take soo long in such an advanced country.
The eea2 application should be decided in one month or maximum in two months in complix situation,but in simple cases it sholuld be decided within days.

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EEA2 application decision must me within the time like other application

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

If I were in a similar situation, I would request back my passport and other documents. Their procedures state that if the application is more than 3 months old, they should then consider urgently issuing the Residence Card for return with the travel documents.

[sofia.d.c]

"if the application is more than 3 months old, they should then consider urgently issuing the Residence Card for return with the travel documents."

Where does it say that?

[Jambo]

"if the application is more than 3 months old, they should then consider urgently issuing the Residence Card for return with the travel documents."

Where does it say that?

See Chapter 10 - Priority cases and return of documents although it doesn't mean this guideline is followed...