Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

[Kingsleynj]

Since 22nd May? Why don’t you just withdraw and reapply? 6+ months. What exactly are they waiting for

Hi Zemyrk,
How can we withdraw? I would very much like to withdraw the application and submit a fresh one.

Thanks!

Hello zemyrk,
It's been a long wait.on the 14th of October the case worker contacted me requesting for dna documentation,recent dependency and recent proof that my sponsor is still in the uk,exercising his treaty rights.and i was given a deadline of 28th October to respond,if no respond from me, a decision will be taken based on the documents helded. which I scanned the documents on the 17th of October..i called last week friday and was told my application is still awaiting a decision.its really frustrating been waiting for 137WD

Hi Kingsleynj

I just want to ask if the case worker contacted you regarding the additional documents thru phone or email?

The caseworker contacted me through email

[gabrielthorn]

Hi everyone, new member here. I'm a Hungarian citizen, I've been living in the UK for 7 years. My wife is Russian, we got married on the 21st of September, 2019.

Our first application looked like this:
Online application: 29 Oct
Biometrics in Novosibirsk: 1 Nov
Acknowledgement of receipt: 4 Nov
Refusal in email: 7 Nov
Reason for refusal: Failed to provide evidence that the EEA national family member is a
qualified person in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Immigration

Basically, I quit the agency I've been working for for years (sent all the bank statements to prove that) just the week before my wife applied, and incorporated a limited company to become self employed. They said I did not prove that my business is a legit one and there's no cashflow on the bank account.. Probably the clearance officer had a bad night before.

We applied again:
Online application: 15 Nov
Biometrics in Novosibirks: 18 Nov
Acknowledgement of receipt: 21 Nov

No tracking updates, email, text message since then. I gave UKVI a call on their useless customer service line to ask for information on the 27th of November, they confirmed the decision has been made already and the passport is on it's way back to Russia. So we waited, I contacted them again on last Friday, because we still have not received any updates. They told me to call them this Friday again in case we still don't have the passport.

This wait is killing me, and reading the forum, I know it can still be a refusal, and the wait can be months. Is it worth for my wife going to Novosibirsk to the application centre and ask personally if they have the passport?

[gabrielthorn]

The second time I provided payslips for the last 6 months (while I was still working for the agency), all the documents proving the incorporation of my company, business bank account details, invoices I've already sent to clients (3 in total, 2 has been paid already). I've also sent them the copy of the contract for the client I'm engaged with and a copy of a short contracted I've been working on for 2 weeks before taking a longer one.

[gabrielthorn]

We received the notification today that our passport is with the courier. I don't have my hopes high, but at least we'll learn what the decision is tomorrow.

[iwolga]

We received the notification today that our passport is with the courier. I don't have my hopes high, but at least we'll learn what the decision is tomorrow.

A piece of advice if the answer is negative. Pause. Ask here in a separate topic, collect all required evidence and apply after that. This is easier than second guessing and doubting.

[Immmi88]

We received the notification today that our passport is with the courier. I don't have my hopes high, but at least we'll learn what the decision is tomorrow.

Hi mate so what type of email was it , and plz can u notify us tomarrow of what the outcome was.

[gabrielthorn]

We received the notification today that our passport is with the courier. I don't have my hopes high, but at least we'll learn what the decision is tomorrow.

Hi mate so what type of email was it , and plz can u notify us tomarrow of what the outcome was.

Do you mean the refusal for the first application, or the notification about the passport is ready and is with the courier? For the latter, we've received 3 emails, in the same minute:
- TLScontact Aplication assessed by UK Visas and Immigration
- TLScontact Application ready for collection
- TLScontact Application return by courier

[Immmi88]

We received the notification today that our passport is with the courier. I don't have my hopes high, but at least we'll learn what the decision is tomorrow.

Hi mate so what type of email was it , and plz can u notify us tomarrow of what the outcome was.

Do you mean the refusal for the first application, or the notification about the passport is ready and is with the courier? For the latter, we've received 3 emails, in the same minute:
- TLScontact Aplication assessed by UK Visas and Immigration
- TLScontact Application ready for collection
- TLScontact Application return by courier

I mean on the email that says your passport is ready for collection.
I had also submitted my biometric on the 20th october, and I received and email of acknowledgement of the 22nd.
No email yet.
So please can u let us know what ur outcome was tomarrow

[gabrielthorn]

We received the notification today that our passport is with the courier. I don't have my hopes high, but at least we'll learn what the decision is tomorrow.

Hi mate so what type of email was it , and plz can u notify us tomarrow of what the outcome was.

Do you mean the refusal for the first application, or the notification about the passport is ready and is with the courier? For the latter, we've received 3 emails, in the same minute:
- TLScontact Aplication assessed by UK Visas and Immigration
- TLScontact Application ready for collection
- TLScontact Application return by courier

I mean on the email that says your passport is ready for collection.
I had also submitted my biometric on the 20th october, and I received and email of acknowledgement of the 22nd.
No email yet.
So please can u let us know what ur outcome was tomarrow

I'd recommend making a call to UKVI, at least you know if your application is not straightforward or the decision has been made already. TLSContact's tracking is everything but functional..

The email stating my wife's passport is ready for collection looks like this:

Reference number: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Dear Applicant,

Your passport and supporting documentation are now ready for collection at the TLScontact UK Visa Application Centre. You can collect your documents in person or by a representative.

Collection in person

Please provide following:

Your Application Checklist
Your Original Photographic ID
Copy of Your Photographic ID
Copy of birth certificate (if collecting for a minor)*
Collecting using a representative

Please provide following:

Your Application Checklist
Copy of Your Photographic ID
Representative’s Original Photographic ID
Copy of Representative’s Photographic ID
Signed Letter of Authorisation from You (clearly stating the Representative’s details)
Copy of birth certificate (if collecting for a minor)*
*It fits with Children Protection Act, to guarantee that we are giving the passport back to one of the parents.

You can check collection times and the Centre address on the Address and opening hours page. You are advised to make prompt arrangements to collect your documents from the Visa Application Centre as TLScontact is only able to hold them for 28 days. After this time they will be returned to UK Visas and Immigration, who will pass them on to the issuing authority.

Return by Courier

If your documents are being sent back to you by courier, it will be dispatched within 24 business hours. You will receive an additional email from TLScontact to confirm when they have been dispatched. The local courier service provider may also confirm this with you, depending upon which courier is used in your area.

This is a post only email that is not monitored, please do not reply to this address. If you wish to contact us, please check our Contact Us page.

The information contained in this communication is privileged and confidential. The content is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail, and delete this message from your systems.

Best regards,

TLScontact team

https://pos.tlscontact.com/ovb_en/index.php/

Of course I'll let you know what the decision is tomorrow.

[Immmi88]

Hi mate so what type of email was it , and plz can u notify us tomarrow of what the outcome was.

Do you mean the refusal for the first application, or the notification about the passport is ready and is with the courier? For the latter, we've received 3 emails, in the same minute:
- TLScontact Aplication assessed by UK Visas and Immigration
- TLScontact Application ready for collection
- TLScontact Application return by courier

I mean on the email that says your passport is ready for collection.
I had also submitted my biometric on the 20th october, and I received and email of acknowledgement of the 22nd.
No email yet.
So please can u let us know what ur outcome was tomarrow

I'd recommend making a call to UKVI, at least you know if your application is not straightforward or the decision has been made already. TLSContact's tracking is everything but functional..

The email stating my wife's passport is ready for collection looks like this:

Reference number: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Dear Applicant,

Your passport and supporting documentation are now ready for collection at the TLScontact UK Visa Application Centre. You can collect your documents in person or by a representative.

Collection in person

Please provide following:

Your Application Checklist
Your Original Photographic ID
Copy of Your Photographic ID
Copy of birth certificate (if collecting for a minor)*
Collecting using a representative

Please provide following:

Your Application Checklist
Copy of Your Photographic ID
Representative’s Original Photographic ID
Copy of Representative’s Photographic ID
Signed Letter of Authorisation from You (clearly stating the Representative’s details)
Copy of birth certificate (if collecting for a minor)*
*It fits with Children Protection Act, to guarantee that we are giving the passport back to one of the parents.

You can check collection times and the Centre address on the Address and opening hours page. You are advised to make prompt arrangements to collect your documents from the Visa Application Centre as TLScontact is only able to hold them for 28 days. After this time they will be returned to UK Visas and Immigration, who will pass them on to the issuing authority.

Return by Courier

If your documents are being sent back to you by courier, it will be dispatched within 24 business hours. You will receive an additional email from TLScontact to confirm when they have been dispatched. The local courier service provider may also confirm this with you, depending upon which courier is used in your area.

This is a post only email that is not monitored, please do not reply to this address. If you wish to contact us, please check our Contact Us page.

The information contained in this communication is privileged and confidential. The content is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone or e-mail, and delete this message from your systems.

Best regards,

TLScontact team

https://pos.tlscontact.com/ovb_en/index.php/

Of course I'll let you know what the decision is tomorrow.

And did u also submit the documents online/ uploaded.
I mean that I did biometric on 20 Nov and acknowledgement reciept was on the 22 nov.
But until now no email

[gabrielthorn]

I wouldn't panic now, just give them a call if you want to have the sensation of doing something, for me, the whole wait is the most frustrating and emotionally tiring process I've ever experienced in my life. Anything you can do to feel better, even for a short period of time is worth it in my opinion.

We made our application online, but as I did not find the way how to upload my documents online and reading horror stories about the upload process I decided to pay for the application center to scan, so my wife printed out all the documents and they've scanned it for her and gave them back, it didn't take longer than 30 minutes.

[gabrielthorn]

I can't explain how happy I am. My wife received her passport today with a Visa stamped on it on the 28th of November.

[Immmi88]

I can't explain how happy I am. My wife received her passport today with a Visa stamped on it on the 28th of November.

Hi mate so do u know when u recived and email that said that u can collect your passport. Was the GWF letter in capital or small case letter. Thanks

[gabrielthorn]

I can't explain how happy I am. My wife received her passport today with a Visa stamped on it on the 28th of November.

Hi mate so do u know when u recived and email that said that u can collect your passport. Was the GWF letter in capital or small case letter. Thanks

It was in capitals, both the first time when we got refused, and the second time too.

[Immmi88]

I can't explain how happy I am. My wife received her passport today with a Visa stamped on it on the 28th of November.

Hi mate so do u know when u recived and email that said that u can collect your passport. Was the GWF letter in capital or small case letter. Thanks

It was in capitals, both the first time when we got refused, and the second time too.

And was anything different

[Immmi88]

I can't explain how happy I am. My wife received her passport today with a Visa stamped on it on the 28th of November.

Hi mate so do u know when u recived and email that said that u can collect your passport. Was the GWF letter in capital or small case letter. Thanks

It was in capitals, both the first time when we got refused, and the second time too.

And was anything different

And also my application number is VAF xxxx
And what was urs

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[gabrielthorn]

There was literally no difference, except, we didn't get any emails after the acknowledgement of receipt. I don't have such number

[rrso]

Non priority visa Husband FP Applied from Portugal I am British he is Non - eu
Online application - 28/10/2019
Biometric - 07/11/2019
Submitted doc - 07/11/2019
Application received - 16/11/2019
Received 1st not straightforward email - 20/11/2019
Received 2nd not straightforward email - 05/12/2019

Anyone have an idea on how much longer it can take?

Im pregnant and kind of need to get back to the UK.

Desperate for an answer

[Hola_]

I'm also in a similar situation as you, my status is "awaiting decision" too, applied in TLScontact Madrid. Already 56 working days. My mom living in London called them a couple of times already... it is so frustrating.

Finally, after the long wait. I got my passport with FP with it. Good luck to all!

[Kingsleynj]

I'm also in a similar situation as you, my status is "awaiting decision" too, applied in TLScontact Madrid. Already 56 working days. My mom living in London called them a couple of times already... it is so frustrating.

Finally, after the long wait. I got my passport with FP with it. Good luck to all!

Wow..Congrats to u...cheers mate

[Hola_]

I'm also in a similar situation as you, my status is "awaiting decision" too, applied in TLScontact Madrid. Already 56 working days. My mom living in London called them a couple of times already... it is so frustrating.

Finally, after the long wait. I got my passport with FP with it. Good luck to all!

Wow..Congrats to u...cheers mate

Thanks , it seems like after I filed a complaint, they transferred my application to Liverpool and within 10 days I got my fp eu settlement scheme

[gabrielthorn]

I'm also in a similar situation as you, my status is "awaiting decision" too, applied in TLScontact Madrid. Already 56 working days. My mom living in London called them a couple of times already... it is so frustrating.

Finally, after the long wait. I got my passport with FP with it. Good luck to all!

Congrats!!

[schubert1983]

Hi Everyone,
Just want to share my experience and processing time for my Family permit from Mumbai VFS North

applied on 22nd June
Biometric on 22nd June
email of Confirmation 1st july
Mail on 16th july from ukvi saying decision made
passport with permit on 17th july
permit date from 13th july
so all in total 11 working days
best of luck to all of you who are waiting

That was quick! Care to elaborate on the documents you submitted? Also what is the sponsors relation with applicant? I have recently applied from Mumbai VFS north and got the confirmation of receipt on 2nd December 2019

[CR001]

Hi Everyone,
Just want to share my experience and processing time for my Family permit from Mumbai VFS North

applied on 22nd June
Biometric on 22nd June
email of Confirmation 1st july
Mail on 16th july from ukvi saying decision made
passport with permit on 17th july
permit date from 13th july
so all in total 11 working days
best of luck to all of you who are waiting

That was quick! Care to elaborate on the documents you submitted? Also what is the sponsors relation with applicant? I have recently applied from Mumbai VFS north and got the confirmation of receipt on 2nd December 2019

This post is from mid 2018 and the user has not logged into the forum since then.

[Osten]

I did my application and biometric on 21 nov
Forwarded the application to ukvi 21st
Recived decision making center 26nov
Till now no email yet can any help me out with the contact number and ask abut my application