ESC

Click the "allow" button if you want to receive important news and updates from immigrationboards.com


Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board

Welcome to immigrationboards.com!

Login Register Do not show

Search found 54 matches

by gini852
Wed Aug 07, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?
Replies: 10
Views: 3441
United Kingdom

Re: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?

Mainly due to the utter incompetence of the Home Office AFAIK
by gini852
Fri Aug 02, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time
Replies: 3227
Views: 869553
United Kingdom

Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Boom1 wrote:
Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:27 pm


Sorry, a mistake!

Application was made on 12th of April NOT march!

So, 3 month in total
Hi, could you please let me know if the your non-EU friend had applied and verified their identification documents using the government phone app or did it by post? Thank you!
by gini852
Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?
Replies: 10
Views: 3441
United Kingdom

Re: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?

seekingadvice87 wrote:
Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:38 am
Hi,

How long did your settled status application take? Thanks
Hahaha you're assuming my process has concluded. Nope. We're now 9 months and counting...
by gini852
Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:09 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?
Replies: 10
Views: 3441
United Kingdom

Re: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?

Hi, Did you get the Brc yet? I am in the same situation. I received my settled status confirmation and was waiting to receive a new brc but I realised I have to make a separate application. I hope it won’t too long as I’ve heard stories of people waiting for ages 😤 Yes, I have my new BRC now! If it ...
by gini852
Wed May 29, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?
Replies: 10
Views: 3441
United Kingdom

Anyone get a replacement BRC whilst waiting on Settled Status decision?

I qualified for settled status in mid-November last year so applied to go from pre-settled for settled status in late Nov. Mine is a straightforward case, and they've confirmed they've received the application and it's going through the process, but no decision yet from them (despite it being over ...
by gini852
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...
Replies: 6
Views: 3242
United Kingdom

Re: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...

Have you heard back from them? What did u end up doing? I called the Settlement Scheme hotline and they said that I can travel and return to the UK without issues because the COA covers that scenario. I double checked the COA and indeed it basically says that you can travel in/out of country whilst ...
by gini852
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time
Replies: 3227
Views: 869553
United Kingdom

Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Hello, here to share my timelines (still ongoing) Changing from pre-settled to settled Application submission date: 11 Dec 2023 As of today, still waiting and no news. I'd submitted the usual documents as proof (eg. bank statements). Getting a bit worried now seeing that others who applied in ...
by gini852
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time
Replies: 3227
Views: 869553
United Kingdom

Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Here is my timeline from pre-settled to settled ( I am non-EU family member of EU citizen and applied more than a month before completing my 5 year residence) Applied: 31st December 2023 Approved: 22 January 2024 (didn't receive COA but I contacted them to withdraw my application as I got paranoid ...
by gini852
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:38 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...
Replies: 6
Views: 3242
United Kingdom

Re: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...

Thanks, that was helpful to know that there's a huge range for how long that process takes. My primary concern at the moment is related to whether or not I should try to renew my BRC right now in view of upcoming overseas trips. I'd tried starting the process but the online form doesn't even seem to ...
by gini852
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...
Replies: 6
Views: 3242
United Kingdom

Re: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...

To add, my worry is that if I apply for renewing my BRC now, I'm afraid it could mess up my presettled-to-settled application (because they may look at the BRC details I'd provided for it and see that it doesn't match the new BRC details that are the valid card since they only have the old BRC ...
by gini852
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...
Replies: 6
Views: 3242
United Kingdom

No news re:settled status and BRC expiring...

Hi, I'm still waiting on a decision on my switch from pre-settled to settled status (application submitted 4 months ago, weeks after I qualified for settled status). My case should be very straightforward as I'm married to an EU citizen and we live in the UK. My BRC expires in June this year so ...
by gini852
Tue Mar 12, 2024 1:27 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time
Replies: 3227
Views: 869553
United Kingdom

Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Hello, here to share my timelines (still ongoing) Changing from pre-settled to settled Application submission date: 11 Dec 2023 As of today, still waiting and no news. I'd submitted the usual documents as proof (eg. bank statements). Getting a bit worried now seeing that others who applied in ...
by gini852
Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Pre-settled to Settled status: biometric office bookings no longer possible?
Replies: 1
Views: 2400
United Kingdom

Pre-settled to Settled status: biometric office bookings no longer possible?

Hi, I'm currently on pre-settled status and qualify to apply for settled status now. I have 2 questions please: For context: I am a non-EU/EEA citizen and my pre-settled status is obtained through my EEA spouse who also resides here with me in the UK. We've been married for 4.5 years+ and marriage ...
by gini852
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?
Replies: 11
Views: 36892
United Kingdom

Re: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?

My recommendation: https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ Do the 16 EXAMS as the link pasted above. Note “exams” not “tests.” The same website has tests also but do the exams. You will pass the test as long you do all the exams at home and are perfect in scoring 24/24 at home. No need to do anythin ...
by gini852
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?
Replies: 11
Views: 36892
United Kingdom

Re: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?

My recommendation: https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ Do the 16 EXAMS as the link pasted above. Note “exams” not “tests.” The same website has tests also but do the exams. You will pass the test as long you do all the exams at home and are perfect in scoring 24/24 at home. No need to do anythin ...
by gini852
Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?
Replies: 11
Views: 36892
United Kingdom

Re: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?

My recommendation: https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ Do the 16 EXAMS as the link pasted above. Note “exams” not “tests.” The same website has tests also but do the exams. You will pass the test as long you do all the exams at home and are perfect in scoring 24/24 at home. No need to do anythin ...
by gini852
Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?
Replies: 11
Views: 36892
United Kingdom

Re: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?

This was very helpful. Thank you! Definitely planning on studying for it and it's essentially a question of how long I ought to budget for it. Thanks for all your insights - really helped!
by gini852
Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?
Replies: 11
Views: 36892
United Kingdom

Life in the UK test - how long to prepare for it?

Hello all, I've heard that the Life In the UK test can be quite tough as they often ask questions that even born and bred Brits don't know. Has anyone here done the test recently and do you find this to be true? If so, how long would you recommend preparing/studying for it before actually going for ...
by gini852
Sat Jul 06, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time
Replies: 3227
Views: 869553
United Kingdom

Re: EU settlement - Non EU family member - CoA and decision time

Non eu spouse, not holding any BRC, no EEA Family permit. Applied: 15 APRIL 2019 Biometrics appointment: 17 APRIL 2019 (Croydon) Decision: Pre-settled status 04 JUL 2019 @ 02:00 PM Waiting : BRP CARD All the process took almost 3 months for me. I had never called Home office until 2 or 3 weeks ago ...
by gini852
Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Change in status - am I still subject to the labour market test?
Replies: 1
Views: 358
United Kingdom

Change in status - am I still subject to the labour market test?

Hello all! I'm a non-EEA national who has recently obtained presettled status via the EU settlement scheme. Before this, I was on a Tier 2 visa. My question is quite simply: am I still subject to the labour market test now that I've got presettled status (aka Limited leave to remain)? It's not 100 ...
by gini852
Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Right to work under pre-settled status?
Replies: 2
Views: 580
United Kingdom

Re: Right to work under pre-settled status?

Sorry, just realised that this question might have been better posted under the General UK Immigration forum. Mods - please help move thread if you think appropriate. Thanks as always!
by gini852
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Registered Traveller?
Replies: 9
Views: 1421
United Kingdom

Re: Registered Traveller?

Based on my experience in last 5 years; (holding residence card/family member of an EEA citizen) I have always been using EU queue - not eGates . (I travel a lot for work) I did not know that I could in first months until one of the border control officers told me that I should use EU line as I am ...
by gini852
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:39 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Right to work under pre-settled status?
Replies: 2
Views: 580
United Kingdom

Right to work under pre-settled status?

Hello all! I am a non-EEA national who recently received pre-settled status (aka Limited Leave to Remain/"LLR") under the EU settlement scheme. Prior to this, I was holding Tier 2 (General) visa and my employer had to sponsor me to obtain the visa and work here. This was a lengthy process because ...
by gini852
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Is duration of marriage a requirement for settled status?
Replies: 40
Views: 9176
United Kingdom

Re: Is duration of marriage a requirement for settled status?

>This is the case I asked about... the main sticking point is if 5 years of UK residence are required, or 5 years since marriage and 5 years of UK residence? I've called the Settlement Scheme hotline asking this question a few times and they seem very confused amongst themselves - I've gotten 4 ...
by gini852
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Is duration of marriage a requirement for settled status?
Replies: 40
Views: 9176
United Kingdom

Re: Is duration of marriage a requirement for settled status?

>This is the case I asked about... the main sticking point is if 5 years of UK residence are required, or 5 years since marriage and 5 years of UK residence? I've called the Settlement Scheme hotline asking this question a few times and they seem very confused amongst themselves - I've gotten 4 ...