Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

[malrad]

Luisa, malrad and others... I share your pain

It's really frustrating. I'm almost giving up on this.

We don't have the option of giving up. All we can do it wait I guess. I am following you guys' stories and praying hard for us.

I'm in the middle of two applications right now: This Visa and the portuguese citizenship. I can use both to enter in uk, but seems like I'll get the second one first. It's really frustrating because applications made from Portugal usually do not take this long time like mine is taking. Besides, it's hard to get in touch with UKVI, they don't say nothing...
Anyway, best of luck for us all, I'll keep waiting.

[Gablau]

Timeline for EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit
For Mother in Law

25th Sep 2019 - Online Application Submitted
7th Oct 2019 - Self Uploaded All Documents Online
9th Oct 2019 - Biometrics @ VFS in Islamabad
16th Oct 2019 - Email from 'LiverpoolVisaInfo@fco.gov.uk' stating that Application received at UK Decision Making Centre
Visa stamp on passport 23rd Oct 2019
Passport collected 28th Oct 2019

Good luck to everyone!

[Northern_Lights]

Timeline for EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit
For Mother in Law

25th Sep 2019 - Online Application Submitted
7th Oct 2019 - Self Uploaded All Documents Online
9th Oct 2019 - Biometrics @ VFS in Islamabad
16th Oct 2019 - Email from 'LiverpoolVisaInfo@fco.gov.uk' stating that Application received at UK Decision Making Centre
Visa stamp on passport 23rd Oct 2019
Passport collected 28th Oct 2019

Good luck to everyone!

Congratulations Janab!

My timeline is nearly the same as yours, and I received email to collect Passport late on Friday, but couldn't go to Lahore VFS today as its 4 hours away. Will set off tomorrow, fingers crossed!

[drgol]

Hi all and thanks for having me here! I applied in Romania, Bucharest for an EA Family Permit together with my australian wife. Our timeline so far:

Online application- 1 Oct
Biometrics- 4 Oct
Acknowledgement of receipt- 14 oct
Called UKVI and confirmed decision has been made- 25 Oct
E-Mailed TLS to enquire about receiving passport- 28 Oct

TLS informed us that if we have not received a notice from the courier it means that the document has not been shipped yet. Any reasona to be worried? I see timelines where things moved relativey quick once a decision was made. Many thanks!

[Luisa87]

Received a not so straightforward mail yesterday and I can’t begin to imagine how many days/weeks I’m going to have to wait to receive my permit.
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Hey @Zemryk you have been quiet, any news on your application?

[Luisa87]

@zemyrk
No not yet
Biometrics was on 8th
Next Monday should be 15 working days
Acknowledgement of receipt was on 14th
Am hoping I receive some mail at the end of the week
What about u? Any updates ?
If not will u try calling
As of now am so curious to know if a decision has been made but am holding till Monday

Oh okay. Today is my 20th working day. Got 2 not straightforward mails. I’m also hoping to hear something this week. Praying it doesn’t take 30 working days to get an answer.

Also, contacting them isn’t a priority for me because it doesn’t seem to speed up the process nor answer any requests whatsoever; but I’ll have to do that if it takes too long.

Hey Zemryk, any news on your application, you have been quiet.

[jottika]

Hey guys, yesterday was 6 weeks full weeks for me. I've started working again to stop worrying about my passport.
I submitted on 18th October + paid for Priority.

[Imuk1980]

Hey guys, yesterday was 6 weeks full weeks for me. I've started working again to stop worrying about my passport.
I submitted on 18th October + paid for Priority.

I have similar situation. I put official complaint last week and this week they replied me that to implement decision they need some final checks that's why my passport delivery delayed.

[malrad]

Hey guys, yesterday was 6 weeks full weeks for me. I've started working again to stop worrying about my passport.
I submitted on 18th October + paid for Priority.

I have similar situation. I put official complaint last week and this week they replied me that to implement decision they need some final checks that's why my passport delivery delayed.

how did you do it?

[Imuk1980]

Hey guys, yesterday was 6 weeks full weeks for me. I've started working again to stop worrying about my passport.
I submitted on 18th October + paid for Priority.

I have similar situation. I put official complaint last week and this week they replied me that to implement decision they need some final checks that's why my passport delivery delayed.

how did you do it?

By e-mail. complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk

[malrad]

Hey guys, yesterday was 6 weeks full weeks for me. I've started working again to stop worrying about my passport.
I submitted on 18th October + paid for Priority.

I have similar situation. I put official complaint last week and this week they replied me that to implement decision they need some final checks that's why my passport delivery delayed.

how did you do it?

By e-mail. complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk

wow. I sent them a complaint using this email. This is what they said:

"Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your email of 28 October 2019

Any queries relating to making an application outside of the UK are not handled by this mailbox and so you will not receive a response. Please use https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside- ... ide-the-uk where you will find the relevant contact details for contacting the international enquiry team. This includes technical issues and refunds."

[jottika]

Hey guys, yesterday was 6 weeks full weeks for me. I've started working again to stop worrying about my passport.
I submitted on 18th October + paid for Priority.

I have similar situation. I put official complaint last week and this week they replied me that to implement decision they need some final checks that's why my passport delivery delayed.

Oops, that was 18th September! Okay, keep us posted and let us know if you hear back again regarding more checks. I haven't gotten any such communication, but I only called them and a really nice helpful woman told me she's escalated and to wait 15 working days. That was last week.

[Zemyrk]

@zemyrk
No not yet
Biometrics was on 8th
Next Monday should be 15 working days
Acknowledgement of receipt was on 14th
Am hoping I receive some mail at the end of the week
What about u? Any updates ?
If not will u try calling
As of now am so curious to know if a decision has been made but am holding till Monday

Oh okay. Today is my 20th working day. Got 2 not straightforward mails. I’m also hoping to hear something this week. Praying it doesn’t take 30 working days to get an answer.

Also, contacting them isn’t a priority for me because it doesn’t seem to speed up the process nor answer any requests whatsoever; but I’ll have to do that if it takes too long.

Hey Zemryk, any news on your application, you have been quiet.

No Louisa, I’m still waiting. Today is the 29th working day. How about your application?

[Imuk1980]

Hello to all. Iam posting my time may it help someone .
Biomatric 10 September.
Confirmation email from Liverpool visa centre 11 September.
On 9th October i wrote UKVI ask Staus Updates
Reply Received same Decision is Made.
After waiting one week on 16 September i emailed UKVI them to know where my passport stuck.
In Reply the Esclated my matter to related department.
On 24 i made official complaint by e-mail.
29 October received reply cause of your passport delayed due to we need some final checks to implement decision.
4 November passport received with FP Visa issued on 16 September.

[Imuk1980]

Hello to all. Iam posting my time may it help someone .
Biomatric 10 September.
Confirmation email from Liverpool visa centre 11 September.
On 9th October i wrote UKVI ask Staus Updates
Reply Received same Decision is Made.
After waiting one week on 16 September i emailed UKVI them to know where my passport stuck.
In Reply the Esclated my matter to related department.
On 24 i made official complaint by e-mail.
29 October received reply cause of your passport delayed due to we need some final checks to implement decision.
4 November passport received with FP Visa issued on 16 September.

Best of Luck all of you . I everyone get positive .

[Luisa87]

@zemyrk
No not yet
Biometrics was on 8th
Next Monday should be 15 working days
Acknowledgement of receipt was on 14th
Am hoping I receive some mail at the end of the week
What about u? Any updates ?
If not will u try calling
As of now am so curious to know if a decision has been made but am holding till Monday

Oh okay. Today is my 20th working day. Got 2 not straightforward mails. I’m also hoping to hear something this week. Praying it doesn’t take 30 working days to get an answer.

Also, contacting them isn’t a priority for me because it doesn’t seem to speed up the process nor answer any requests whatsoever; but I’ll have to do that if it takes too long.

Hey Zemryk, any news on your application, you have been quiet.

No Louisa, I’m still waiting. Today is the 29th working day. How about your application?

Oh dear....no I am still waiting as well. I wrote to them again last week and the said a decision has been made so to wait to be contacted again...fingers crossed. I have lost count of how many days it has been now

[Zemyrk]

Oh okay. Today is my 20th working day. Got 2 not straightforward mails. I’m also hoping to hear something this week. Praying it doesn’t take 30 working days to get an answer.

Also, contacting them isn’t a priority for me because it doesn’t seem to speed up the process nor answer any requests whatsoever; but I’ll have to do that if it takes too long.

Hey Zemryk, any news on your application, you have been quiet.

No Louisa, I’m still waiting. Today is the 29th working day. How about your application?

Oh dear....no I am still waiting as well. I wrote to them again last week and the said a decision has been made so to wait to be contacted again...fingers crossed. I have lost count of how many days it has been now

They finally made a decision on yours. Thank God. Praying for positive news for you.

I’d try and contact them this week and find out what exactly is keeping them. The wait is stressful.

[jottika]

Hey guys
Applied from: Bangalore, India for EEA Family Permit - Spouse is EU national with UK PR.
I submitted docs and biometrics on 18th Sep.
I paid for Priority so I called on 25th Sep and was told: Decision has been made, wait for your passport.
No email or passport yet.
I called UKVI again on October 25th. The kind lady escalated and gave me a reference number.
I hope it comes next week i.e. six weeks after appointment.

Adding to my timeline:
4th November 5 PM Indian Time: Email from VFS : Application Processed, documents will be couriered (it didn't say When, so again tension, but a guy at VFS had told me after the email 24 to 48 hours you'll get passport at home)

5th Nov 3 PM Indian time: doorbell rang with courier guy holding my envelope. When you open the door make sure you have the VFS receipt and your identity card. He'll verify and ask you to sign on his tablet.

I hope those of us who are still waiting will be redeemed soon.

[melmar]

Hi there,
We applied online and submitted biometrics on the 01/10/2019 and still haven’t received any letter of certificate of application or acknowledgment receipt (Coa) and 20 working days have already passed.. and on the 22/10/2019 received a not straight forward email which didn’t help at all and still haven’t received anything else.
Any suggestions on what to do?

[Bcn123]

Hi can somebody plz tell me on when do they recieve an confirmation email of your application.
It's now been 7 days and no email yet

[malrad]

Hi there,
We applied online and submitted biometrics on the 01/10/2019 and still haven’t received any letter of certificate of application or acknowledgment receipt (Coa) and 20 working days have already passed.. and on the 22/10/2019 received a not straight forward email which didn’t help at all and still haven’t received anything else.
Any suggestions on what to do?

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[malrad]

Hi can somebody plz tell me on when do they recieve an confirmation email of your application.
It's now been 7 days and no email yet

Be patient buddy, I only have received this confirmation 10 days after my biometrics.

[CR001]

Hi there,
We applied online and submitted biometrics on the 01/10/2019 and still haven’t received any letter of certificate of application or acknowledgment receipt (Coa) and 20 working days have already passed.. and on the 22/10/2019 received a not straight forward email which didn’t help at all and still haven’t received anything else.
Any suggestions on what to do?

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[malrad]

Hi there,
We applied online and submitted biometrics on the 01/10/2019 and still haven’t received any letter of certificate of application or acknowledgment receipt (Coa) and 20 working days have already passed.. and on the 22/10/2019 received a not straight forward email which didn’t help at all and still haven’t received anything else.
Any suggestions on what to do?

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@ malrad - I suggest you read the forum rules!!

announcements/terms-conditions-t3.html

This discussion board must not be used for advertising, to complain, or to insult other people in any way. The discussion is limited to immigration, visa and work permit related issues for a number of different Countries around the World. If the discussion board is abused in any way, we may track your IP address, and report you to your local internet service provider. We also reserve the right to take further action as appropriate.

This discussion forum is provided as a free service for visitors to our web-site. Any postings submitted to this forum can be accessed by anyone who visits our site. It should be stressed that workpermit.com does not control the postings on the message board and cannot be held accountable for the accuracy or otherwise of any messages posted.

Advice given by our consultants, lawyers, moderators and users on the message board can only be considered as general advice, and should not be relied on for any particular course of action. workpermit.com accepts no liability whatsoever for any messages posted on the message board.

Basic Rules for Members (and all other users):

1. No negative comments about someone's nationality, race or religion.
2. No advertising of commercial web-sites.
3. There can be no 'discussion' or 'advice' regarding how to engage in illegal activities (such as but not limited to: how to illegally acquire copyrighted material, work permits, visas, passports or other documents), and no links to websites providing such information.
4. No use of rude or inappropriate language. One must always treat fellow posters with respect.
5. For your own safety, there should be no public posting of any personal contact information.
6. Invitations to make direct personal contact are not permitted.
7. No irritating posting styles, including use of all caps, excessive punctuation and unnecessary bunch of mood icons is allowed.
8. You may discuss your personal experiences with various services, but you may NOT name them.
9. The language of this board is English, and any posts not in English are liable to be deleted without notice.
10. No invitations for financial/business partners are permitted (for any reason).
11. Attempts to solicit financial partners to circumvent immigration law will not be tolerated
12. Posts will not be deleted from the forum

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Ops, my bad, sorry. But it's not necessary anymore, with such a big red text like this one.

[Bcn123]

Hi, I've received an email from liverpool that theyve recieve my application, But how many days does it take to process the application from there.