WHAT ARE CURRENT PROCESSING TIMES EEA2?

[Gabriella2305]

Hello all,
I am getting married next weekend, 21 November and after which I will submit my EEA2 application. I've read that they are trying to get back on track and with processing times being 6months only as of Nov 2009, is this true? Do you think if I submit my EEA2 application beginning of Dec 09 i will get it back by June 2010?

I urgently need to travel back to South Africa for a family wedding in July 2010 and if my EEA2 application is still pending I am scared I won't be granted access back into country. What if I travel with marriage certificate, my husband and COA?

Thank you

[pdykid]

Congrats Gabriella.

I think you will receive your EEA2 before June 2010. If your application is straight forward you may receive before June 2010 and many says mixed response about speed of the processing time of EEA2 is better now.

If they took beyond June 2010, you can always ask them return the passport. Your EEA2 is still in processing.
Travel to SA.
Apply for EEA family permit in South Africa. Return to UK.

Your case worker demands for your passport when your turn comes.

I think you will receive EEA2 before June 2010. Take care.

[Gabriella2305]

THANK you for your reply, very helpful!!