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by Skywards » Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:42 pm
Hi There,
I have posted this on another board so apologies in advance but I want to capture the largest audience if possible.
I recently applied for EEA PR having held a 5-year EEA residency permit. After 7 months the HO have finally returned all my documents with a covering letter turning down my application on the grounds that my Decree Absolute was on the 20th of April 2006 and the said regulation was applicable from 30th April 2006! It goes on to say there is no right of appeal.
A little back ground information - I was with my ex for 13 years, of which we were married for over 3 years, lived in the UK as a couple for over 10 years and also lived and worked in the Republic of Ireland. The ex held dual nationality (Irish/British) as she was from NI. In total, I've spent 18 years between the UK and the Republic.
Now, before I consult an immigration solicitor, I want to know what re-course do I have and how best to approach this. Surprisingly I am calm given they've had 7 months before getting around to telling me all this and furthermore, it's only 10 days difference between the revised act and my Decree Absolute. BTW, I am in full time employment, have my own house and a new partner who is Austrian. We have been together for nearly 2 years now but I do not want to go down the un-married partner route before I have all the available options.
If anyone has encountered a similar situation himself or herself, I would like to hear from you and how things panned out.
Many Thanks.