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Settled status processing times

Use this section for any queries concerning the EU Settlement Scheme, for applicants holding pre-settled and settled status.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Kmoney1 » Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:19 am

Dani
Mine is about 35days now
Only got coa same day

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Magus1984 » Wed Nov 27, 2019 10:09 am

Kmoney1 wrote:
Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:19 am
Dani
Mine is about 35days now
Only got coa same day
We know this already! you don't have to post every day to inform us that you haven't received any news. Find another hobby and stop clogging this forum :p :P

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by kiron1212 » Wed Nov 27, 2019 1:45 pm

Kmoney1 wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2019 2:10 pm
Kiron does linking has any positive effect
I linked mine after my partner got settled status
1month still waiting
I thought linking will speedy things up b4 thou
It is supposed to make things faster. I was told by the EU help desk that each application is seen individually from a queue. So, what I understood is, family members' applications are not seen together. These reference numbers are used to pull up the sponsor detail when each individual application reaches the caseworkers' desk. So, if they see that the sponsor has already been granted settled status, it probably helps the caseworker to allocate settled status to the applicant (if all other conditions are met with some flexibilities).

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Kmoney1 » Wed Nov 27, 2019 2:34 pm

Kiron
My sponsor already got and I got coa in seconds I submitted my application
1month still waiting

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by srjuanjo » Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:06 pm

Application for settlement status done using android mobile / passport chip

Tax history indicates that I have been in the U.K. for 5 years after provide my NIN.
I’ll be considered for settlement status.

EU citizen
Application sent on :18/11/2019
COA received same day

Still waiting...

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by UKCCPS » Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:18 pm

Hi,
I am a student studying at states school in UK from Sep this year, I applied EUSS on Oct 21 and until now I only received the COA . I submitted the letter which issued by states school to confirm I am living and studying in UK, but I still waiting the Pre-settle confirmation :cry:

Will post again once I get it.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:41 am

Hi everyone, I am a Nigerian married to an Italian for two years now, I am also waiting for my settled status, its been over a month now, my application is linked to my husbands application, non of us has received any email, I applied on the 20th September 2019, Biometric 15th October, COA 22nd November, still waiting for the decision....... Its taking so long and am so worried, I need to travel for my twin sisters wedding on the 14th Dec, I have called the HO severally, in fact a lady who attended to me yesterday promised to write a note on my application to my case worker since I really need to travel and my EEA family permit visa is expired. I hope I get it soon 😢

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Kmoney1 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:03 am

How possible u married to eu partner for 2years and your apply for settled status..qualifying period is 5years..

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:48 am

He's been in the UK since 2003, so if he qualifies, I think I should too.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by CR001 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:07 pm

Joy Akanet wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:48 am
He's been in the UK since 2003, so if he qualifies, I think I should too.
You will get pre settled status. Each person applying needs at least 5 years residence on the EU route.
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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Kmoney1 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:08 pm

It doesn't matter wen u came to UK
It's down to when u become a family member of eu national.which obviously the date of your marriage..

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Miguel2018 » Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:08 pm

Joy Akanet wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:41 am
Hi everyone, I am a Nigerian married to an Italian for two years now, I am also waiting for my settled status, its been over a month now, my application is linked to my husbands application, non of us has received any email, I applied on the 20th September 2019, Biometric 15th October, COA 22nd November, still waiting for the decision....... Its taking so long and am so worried, I need to travel for my twin sisters wedding on the 14th Dec, I have called the HO severally, in fact a lady who attended to me yesterday promised to write a note on my application to my case worker since I really need to travel and my EEA family permit visa is expired. I hope I get it soon 😢
Hello Joy,
Thanks to share your timetable.
Your Italian husband applied on the same day as you (20/09)?
He received his settled status or still waiting ?

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:37 am

CR001 wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:07 pm
Joy Akanet wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:48 am
He's been in the UK since 2003, so if he qualifies, I think I should too.
You will get pre settled status. Each person applying needs at least 5 years residence on the EU route.
OK thanks for the information. I appreciate it.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:38 am

Miguel2018 wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:08 pm
Joy Akanet wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:41 am
Hi everyone, I am a Nigerian married to an Italian for two years now, I am also waiting for my settled status, its been over a month now, my application is linked to my husbands application, non of us has received any email, I applied on the 20th September 2019, Biometric 15th October, COA 22nd November, still waiting for the decision....... Its taking so long and am so worried, I need to travel for my twin sisters wedding on the 14th Dec, I have called the HO severally, in fact a lady who attended to me yesterday promised to write a note on my application to my case worker since I really need to travel and my EEA family permit visa is expired. I hope I get it soon 😢
Hello Joy,
Thanks to share your timetable.
Your Italian husband applied on the same day as you (20/09)?
He received his settled status or still waiting ?
Yes he did, he's still waiting.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Miguel2018 » Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:44 am

Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:38 am
Miguel2018 wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:08 pm
Joy Akanet wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:41 am
Hi everyone, I am a Nigerian married to an Italian for two years now, I am also waiting for my settled status, its been over a month now, my application is linked to my husbands application, non of us has received any email, I applied on the 20th September 2019, Biometric 15th October, COA 22nd November, still waiting for the decision....... Its taking so long and am so worried, I need to travel for my twin sisters wedding on the 14th Dec, I have called the HO severally, in fact a lady who attended to me yesterday promised to write a note on my application to my case worker since I really need to travel and my EEA family permit visa is expired. I hope I get it soon 😢
Hello Joy,
Thanks to share your timetable.
Your Italian husband applied on the same day as you (20/09)?
He received his settled status or still waiting ?
Yes he did, he's still waiting.
I hope you two have soon good news to share.
I applied on 27/10 ( Living in U.K since 2004 with permanent residence) and still waiting for settled status as well 😢😢

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:33 am

Miguel2018 wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:44 am
Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 6:38 am
Miguel2018 wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:08 pm
Joy Akanet wrote:
Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:41 am
Hi everyone, I am a Nigerian married to an Italian for two years now, I am also waiting for my settled status, its been over a month now, my application is linked to my husbands application, non of us has received any email, I applied on the 20th September 2019, Biometric 15th October, COA 22nd November, still waiting for the decision....... Its taking so long and am so worried, I need to travel for my twin sisters wedding on the 14th Dec, I have called the HO severally, in fact a lady who attended to me yesterday promised to write a note on my application to my case worker since I really need to travel and my EEA family permit visa is expired. I hope I get it soon 😢
Hello Joy,
Thanks to share your timetable.
Your Italian husband applied on the same day as you (20/09)?
He received his settled status or still waiting ?
Yes he did, he's still waiting.
I hope you two have soon good news to share.
I applied on 27/10 ( Living in U.K since 2004 with permanent residence) and still waiting for settled status as well 😢😢
Thank you, you will get yours soon too, I check my emails every 5mins, am so worried, my husband is so relaxed, I wonder how he does that. Good luck to everyone waiting.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Magus1984 » Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:25 am

Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:33 am
Thank you, you will get yours soon too, I check my emails every 5mins, am so worried, my husband is so relaxed, I wonder how he does that. Good luck to everyone waiting.
Hi Joy,
When you called the resolution center 1
1. did you mention that your family permit had expired and that you would struggle to show that you have the right to work or enter the UK if you go abroad?
2. Did they say they would expedite your case?
3. Did they recommend that you apply to a Residence Card using the EA Route? (My residence card is due to expire next week and I am still waiting for a decision so wondering if I should also apply for permanent residency on the EA route, even though this won't be valid after brexit)

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:10 pm

Magus1984 wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:25 am
Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:33 am
Thank you, you will get yours soon too, I check my emails every 5mins, am so worried, my husband is so relaxed, I wonder how he does that. Good luck to everyone waiting.
Hi Joy,
When you called the resolution center 1
1. did you mention that your family permit had expired and that you would struggle to show that you have the right to work or enter the UK if you go abroad?
2. Did they say they would expedite your case?
3. Did they recommend that you apply to a Residence Card using the EA Route? (My residence card is due to expire next week and I am still waiting for a decision so wondering if I should also apply for permanent residency on the EA route, even though this won't be valid after brexit)
Yes I did inform them my visa is expired, but they couldn't fast track my application, they lady only wrote a note on my application saying I intend to travel, I was also informed that applying for a residence permit will take time too, so am just waiting for the decision.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Magus1984 » Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:13 pm

Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:10 pm
Magus1984 wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:25 am
Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:33 am
Thank you, you will get yours soon too, I check my emails every 5mins, am so worried, my husband is so relaxed, I wonder how he does that. Good luck to everyone waiting.
Hi Joy,
When you called the resolution center 1
1. did you mention that your family permit had expired and that you would struggle to show that you have the right to work or enter the UK if you go abroad?
2. Did they say they would expedite your case?
3. Did they recommend that you apply to a Residence Card using the EA Route? (My residence card is due to expire next week and I am still waiting for a decision so wondering if I should also apply for permanent residency on the EA route, even though this won't be valid after brexit)
Yes I did inform them my visa is expired, but they couldn't fast track my application, they lady only wrote a note on my application saying I intend to travel, I was also informed that applying for a residence permit will take time too, so am just waiting for the decision.
But if you apply for a residence permit at least you might get a COA that would allow you to work? at the moment with the expired family permit I guess you would struggle to proof your right to work/be in the UK.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Joy Akanet » Mon Dec 02, 2019 4:19 pm

Magus1984 wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 2:13 pm
Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:10 pm
Magus1984 wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:25 am
Joy Akanet wrote:
Mon Dec 02, 2019 8:33 am
Thank you, you will get yours soon too, I check my emails every 5mins, am so worried, my husband is so relaxed, I wonder how he does that. Good luck to everyone waiting.
Hi Joy,
When you called the resolution center 1
1. did you mention that your family permit had expired and that you would struggle to show that you have the right to work or enter the UK if you go abroad?
2. Did they say they would expedite your case?
3. Did they recommend that you apply to a Residence Card using the EA Route? (My residence card is due to expire next week and I am still waiting for a decision so wondering if I should also apply for permanent residency on the EA route, even though this won't be valid after brexit)
Yes I did inform them my visa is expired, but they couldn't fast track my application, they lady only wrote a note on my application saying I intend to travel, I was also informed that applying for a residence permit will take time too, so am just waiting for the decision.
But if you apply for a residence permit at least you might get a COA that would allow you to work? at the moment with the expired family permit I guess you would struggle to proof your right to work/be in the UK.
Working is not my problem, travelling is. I can't enter the UK without a visa and I can't apply for a visa even if I travel because I have already applied for the settlement scheme. They said I cannot even leave the UK until I get a decision.

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Saa123 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:11 pm

It’s been long time waiting now over a month

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by srjuanjo » Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:48 pm

srjuanjo wrote:
Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:06 pm
Application for settlement status done using android mobile / passport chip

Tax history indicates that I have been in the U.K. for 5 years after provide my NIN.
I’ll be considered for settlement status.

EU citizen
Application sent on :18/11/2019
COA received same day

Still waiting...
My settlement status has been approved on 02 of December :mrgreen:

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Kmoney1 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:04 pm

Lucky u man
Non eu tend to wait longer

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Miguel2018 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:37 pm

Kmoney1 wrote:
Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:04 pm
Lucky u man
Non eu tend to wait longer

Hi Kmoney1 I’m from EU, living in UK since 2004 and still waiting a reply as well since 27/10 😢.
Some tend to wait longer for some reason 😢😢😢😢

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Re: Settled status processing times

Post by Miguel2018 » Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:38 pm

srjuanjo wrote:
Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:48 pm
srjuanjo wrote:
Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:06 pm
Application for settlement status done using android mobile / passport chip

Tax history indicates that I have been in the U.K. for 5 years after provide my NIN.
I’ll be considered for settlement status.

EU citizen
Application sent on :18/11/2019
COA received same day

Still waiting...
My settlement status has been approved on 02 of December :mrgreen:
Congratulations.

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