EEA1 processing time

[EEA2]

Hi everyone!
I was wondering if anybody knows how long does it normally takes to receive EEA1? On UKBA website it says immediately residence certificate must be issued. And it said completely the same about COA. We have received COA after about 2 weeks since they have our documents,but not EEA1 yet. My wife (EU)wants to travel in October ,do you think we need to apply for passport return for her or just wait for EEA1.
Please suggest:)

[sheraz7]

Applying EEA1 is totally optional for EEA national which in theory must be issued immediately and in guideline 20 days have been described for its issuance. Anytime after submitting the application the passport can be requested back.

[Imshzd]

Hi everyone!
I was wondering if anybody knows how long does it normally takes to receive EEA1? On UKBA website it says immediately residence certificate must be issued. And it said completely the same about COA. We have received COA after about 2 weeks since they have our documents,but not EEA1 yet. My wife (EU)wants to travel in October ,do you think we need to apply for passport return for her or just wait for EEA1.
Please suggest:)

Normally it takes 8 to 12 weeks.

[sheraz7]

4.3 Time Scale for consideration
Regulation 16 of the 2006 Regulations requires that a Registration Certificate be
issued to a „qualified person‟, i.e. an EEA national who is exercising a Treaty right,
immediately upon application.
Applications considered by European casework
We aim to deal with postal applications within 20 days.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

[EEA2]

Thank you guys for a prompt replies.
Best wishes and good luck everyone waiting for decision