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

[Alijee786]

Just wondering for pending applications is it showing the same as below for everyone?.
Its been showing exact details from day one for me.
Or am i looking at wrong place ??

https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

We cannot find your status
This might be because your application is in progress.

Even if you do not have settled status, you may have continuing rights to stay in the UK as an EU citizen or as a family member of an EU citizen under the Free Movement Directive or under existing immigration law. You can evidence this using your ID document or an immigration document issued by the Home Office.

If you have already received confirmation of your status under the EU Settlement Scheme, contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre.

[carol610098938]

Hi everyone,

It's really helpful to read all your posts! I'm an EU national, but my husband isn't, and this is the summary of his application:

First time in the UK: 2012, Tier 4
Job in the UK: Tier 2 (still valid)
Married EU national: July 2018
EU national granted settled status: June 2019
EU Settlement application as Non-EU spouse: early October 2019
Sent BRP and received it back within a week
Biometrics: haven't been called to provide them
COA: haven't received it
Decision: pending

Maybe it's 'normal' for it to take this long (+3 months) without any further communication, not even for biometrics, but as I see it, it's not a particularly complicated case. I was granted settled status before he submitted his application, we attached a marriage certificate (+ oficial translation obviously), and all the other documents, so I'm a bit puzzled that he hasn't even been called to provide his biometrics, or extra documentation in case they needed more, no COA, nor any further communication.

All the best to everyone!

hello
I am facing the same situation with you, the reason they are still holding this case is because we were using BRP to apply not passport or BRC, they are having tech issue to recognise BRP now, so our case are not even in the process, I had a few calls, they still want me to wait, hope we can get update soon. good luck

Hi there...you may actually be right about their problems with the BRPs. The last time we entered the UK (around 2 weeks ago) there was some sort of problem with his BRP and they couldn't retreive the fingerprint data so we had to wait quite a lot (+ all the stress associated to it). They eventually admitted it was their problem and apparently the card will be replaced (?). It's awfully frustrating, I wish you the best with your application!

hi
have you got any update? I still hear nothing from them

[lisa193]

Hi,
I am a dependent NON-EU EFM of an EU citizen who is already granted pre-settled status. I applied on 19/12/2019 for EU Settlement and recieved a COA email on 30/12/2019. I came in UK on family permit in October 2019. I have not heard anything about the decision yet. I am afraid I don't have a residence card before and applied directly via EU settlement. Does anyone with in same situation with similar background. Thanks in advance!

It's okay to apply for the EU Settlement without a previous BRC. I've applied without ever having relied on my husband as a sponsor, and it's fine as well. Applications do take quite a while though at the moment - if you were to scroll through the last couple of pages, people are waiting for months.. I did biometrics on Jan 2, called them today - they said I am in for a wait.
So no worries - it is all good - but might take a while since they have maaaaany applications.

Hi lisa193,
Thank you for your rep. Did you come to UK on family permit as well?

Sorry, I've missed the E. I am not an extended family member, so am not entirely sure if there is a difference.
To your question - no, I've never relied on my husband for any visa/ residence applications before. I am getting a PhD, so I am on Tier 4 at the moment (hopefully not for long!).

[lisa193]

Just wondering for pending applications is it showing the same as below for everyone?.
Its been showing exact details from day one for me.
Or am i looking at wrong place ??

https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

We cannot find your status
This might be because your application is in progress.

Even if you do not have settled status, you may have continuing rights to stay in the UK as an EU citizen or as a family member of an EU citizen under the Free Movement Directive or under existing immigration law. You can evidence this using your ID document or an immigration document issued by the Home Office.

If you have already received confirmation of your status under the EU Settlement Scheme, contact the EU Settlement Resolution Centre.

Same for everyone before the status has been granted.

[Sk13]

Hi everyone

I did call to home office today .I asked them to tell me stage of my application they said it's at final stage with caseworker and the caseworker will review it soon and let you know the decision within few days. Same as Mr Ali says a bit satisfied now hope soon will know the decision soon.
All other checks are completed*****

Applied 19 Nov 2019
Coa 13 Dec 2019

Decision 5 Feb 2020
Granted pre settled status.

Brother Ali do these and Insha Allah you would have decission same or next day as mine

[lisa193]

Hi everyone

I did call to home office today .I asked them to tell me stage of my application they said it's at final stage with caseworker and the caseworker will review it soon and let you know the decision within few days. Same as Mr Ali says a bit satisfied now hope soon will know the decision soon.
All other checks are completed*****

Applied 19 Nov 2019
Coa 13 Dec 2019

Decision 5 Feb 2020
Granted pre settled status.

Brother Ali do these and Insha Allah you would have decission same or next day as mine

Congradulations!! Could you give a bit background on your application? Prev migration history (whether relied on your fam member for an application before), married/ unmarried/ evidence provided?
Would be helpful to put things in perspective.
Thank you!

[Alijee786]

Hi everyone

I did call to home office today .I asked them to tell me stage of my application they said it's at final stage with caseworker and the caseworker will review it soon and let you know the decision within few days. Same as Mr Ali says a bit satisfied now hope soon will know the decision soon.
All other checks are completed*****

Applied 19 Nov 2019
Coa 13 Dec 2019

Decision 5 Feb 2020
Granted pre settled status.

Brother Ali do these and Insha Allah you would have decission same or next day as mine

Congradulations!! Could you give a bit background on your application? Prev migration history (whether relied on your fam member for an application before), married/ unmarried/ evidence provided?
Would be helpful to put things in perspective.
Thank you!

Congratulations sk13.
May Allah grant you more hapiness.
Insha Allah waiting with positive hopes!

[Hola_]

Hi again, for those who got a biometrics card under the eu settlement scheme application, did they just mail the card? And how long did you have to wait to receive it after the decision was granted?

[Saa123]

I have called resolution center today , they have told my that my application has been stuck !!!!! And they will escalate , I just had enough waiting !!!!!

Application 01/11/19
Bio 04/11/19
COA 06/11/19

I was hopping that I will get answer quickly but unfortunately not

[j5ariel]

I have called resolution center today , they have told my that my application has been stuck !!!!! And they will escalate , I just had enough waiting !!!!!

Application 01/11/19
Bio 04/11/19
COA 06/11/19

I was hopping that I will get answer quickly but unfortunately not

Same, I have your same timings, COA on the 6th of Nov. I had to escalate twice in December and January. Yesterday they said, that it was stuck, but now it's progressing from that stage. But no further information. Still waiting, already 3 months officially .

[Sk13]

Hi everyone

I did call to home office today .I asked them to tell me stage of my application they said it's at final stage with caseworker and the caseworker will review it soon and let you know the decision within few days. Same as Mr Ali says a bit satisfied now hope soon will know the decision soon.
All other checks are completed*****

Applied 19 Nov 2019
Coa 13 Dec 2019

Decision 5 Feb 2020
Granted pre settled status.

Brother Ali do these and Insha Allah you would have decission same or next day as mine

Congradulations!! Could you give a bit background on your application? Prev migration history (whether relied on your fam member for an application before), married/ unmarried/ evidence provided?
Would be helpful to put things in perspective.
Thank you!

Congratulations sk13.
May Allah grant you more hapiness.
Insha Allah waiting with positive hopes!

Thanks Ali and Lisa

I'm non eu national married to Eu national in October 2019 I had no visa at all have submitted bank bank statement my sons birth certificate and marriage certificate
That's all

[LineLove85]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 28/11/2019
Biometrics: 2/12/2019
COA: 16/12/2019
Email from home office asking me for my EU husband’s ID and proof of residence: 2/1/2020 , even tho I’ve linked his application to mine . I sent a photo of his passport and one payslip.
Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

My history:
I moved here in 2009 on Tier 4 visa, got married in 2015 and never applied for residence card as I didn’t need to work. My student visa expired in 2017.

I know the waiting is awful but just be patient guys!! Everything is gonna be ok

[rshfq7]

I applied in start November and have yet to receive a response confirming settled status. Just received a coa.
My eu maried partner applied in mid January snd got her settled status last week after which i called resolution centre. They said that the fact your partner got settled status recenlty you application would take a while before you are granted status which doesn't make sense as i have relied on her in my previous application and got a 5 yr RC. We married in 2014.
I was looking for applying for permanent residency document.
1- The fact that my partner got her settled status do i need to still submit evidence of her qualifying period as she hasnt been in work all 5 years. Though she got her ILR ( settld status).
2- can i apply for permanent residency document at the same time when my settled status is being considered or do i need to withdraw that application.
As i imagine pr document is taking less time to be processed.
Thank you.

[BrunoK1441]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 28/11/2019
Biometrics: 2/12/2019
COA: 16/12/2019
Email from home office asking me for my EU husband’s ID and proof of residence: 2/1/2020 , even tho I’ve linked his application to mine . I sent a photo of his passport and one payslip.
Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

My history:
I moved here in 2009 on Tier 4 visa, got married in 2015 and never applied for residence card as I didn’t need to work. My student visa expired in 2017.

I know the waiting is awful but just be patient guys!! Everything is gonna be ok

Congratulations!

Shouldn’t you have been granted Settled status though? (Over 5 years residence and married for 5 years)

[lisa193]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 28/11/2019
Biometrics: 2/12/2019
COA: 16/12/2019
Email from home office asking me for my EU husband’s ID and proof of residence: 2/1/2020 , even tho I’ve linked his application to mine . I sent a photo of his passport and one payslip.
Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

My history:
I moved here in 2009 on Tier 4 visa, got married in 2015 and never applied for residence card as I didn’t need to work. My student visa expired in 2017.

I know the waiting is awful but just be patient guys!! Everything is gonna be ok

Congratulations!

Shouldn’t you have been granted Settled status though? (Over 5 years residence and married for 5 years)

Same question here

[LineLove85]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 28/11/2019
Biometrics: 2/12/2019
COA: 16/12/2019
Email from home office asking me for my EU husband’s ID and proof of residence: 2/1/2020 , even tho I’ve linked his application to mine . I sent a photo of his passport and one payslip.
Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

My history:
I moved here in 2009 on Tier 4 visa, got married in 2015 and never applied for residence card as I didn’t need to work. My student visa expired in 2017.

I know the waiting is awful but just be patient guys!! Everything is gonna be ok

Congratulations!

Shouldn’t you have been granted Settled status though? (Over 5 years residence and married for 5 years)

Same question here

Thanks!!
I got married in September/2015 so still a few months until I qualified for settle status.

[Maroon35]

now coming to the 9th months waiting since June last year, I wonder if some people are in this same horror boat !
this use to be frustrating but now is completely ridiculous & shambolic !

Same here. Been waiting since last June.

[Seo13]

Application 28/10/19
Bio 04/11/19
COA 05/11/19

Same, I have similar issue with you, COA on the 5th of Nov. I had to escalate twice myself in December and January. I was told my case is in the final stage that I will hear from them soon. same thing over and over again. This afternoon I got this from my (solicitor) We have chased the Home Office and they has stated that the case is still under consideration. But no further information. Still waiting, already 3+months officially .

[momin12]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 21/11/2019
Biometrics: 22/11/2019
COA: 10/12/2019

with the grace of ALLAH

Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

[lisa193]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 28/11/2019
Biometrics: 2/12/2019
COA: 16/12/2019
Email from home office asking me for my EU husband’s ID and proof of residence: 2/1/2020 , even tho I’ve linked his application to mine . I sent a photo of his passport and one payslip.
Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

My history:
I moved here in 2009 on Tier 4 visa, got married in 2015 and never applied for residence card as I didn’t need to work. My student visa expired in 2017.

I know the waiting is awful but just be patient guys!! Everything is gonna be ok

Congratulations!

Shouldn’t you have been granted Settled status though? (Over 5 years residence and married for 5 years)

Same question here

Thanks!!
I got married in September/2015 so still a few months until I qualified for settle status.

But... I don't think it depends on how long you've been married for - because unmarried partners qualify for (pre-)settlement as well. We got married only in November 2019 but moved to the UK together in September 2017 and have evidence of residence from October 2017, so I assumed this is the month from which they start counting my residence here for the settlement? I.e. i'd be eligible for settled in October 2022?

[Dk seema]

Hi everyone
Is anyone here who got status
Who’s eu partner hasn’t applied yet
Or is this must that eu partner has to have status first
Please let me know thanks

[docado]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 21/11/2019
Biometrics: 22/11/2019
COA: 10/12/2019

with the grace of ALLAH

Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

AOA momin12m,
Congratulations! Would you like to share about your background status. When did you come and did you have FP as dependent of EEA citizen or married partner of an EEA.... thnx

[digi12]

hi to everyone may be someone help me about that i am non- eu family member of my eu wife we move here from ireland in September and she apply for settle status because she was working here before move to Ireland so apply for settle status that we just receive email to update more evidence that we did.but i apply for my residence card through solicitor on 27 November 2019 and after two weeks i received confirmation latter but since then i have not received ant latter for bio matric is it normal time becuse today is 7 February. i send them my and my wife passport i want to know is it normal if i apply separate from my wife because solicitor told me i can do i dont know its right or not.
and if i want to travel to Europe with my wife can i get my passport back its will not affect my application .
please can someone help me about in this situation.
regards,
digi

[BrunoK1441]

Got my pre settle status today!!!
My timeline:

Application Online: 28/11/2019
Biometrics: 2/12/2019
COA: 16/12/2019
Email from home office asking me for my EU husband’s ID and proof of residence: 2/1/2020 , even tho I’ve linked his application to mine . I sent a photo of his passport and one payslip.
Decision email: 5/2/2020 status granted!

My history:
I moved here in 2009 on Tier 4 visa, got married in 2015 and never applied for residence card as I didn’t need to work. My student visa expired in 2017.

I know the waiting is awful but just be patient guys!! Everything is gonna be ok

Congratulations!

Shouldn’t you have been granted Settled status though? (Over 5 years residence and married for 5 years)

Same question here

Thanks!!
I got married in September/2015 so still a few months until I qualified for settle status.

Can I ask if you received a letter in the mail to allow you to book your biometrics appointment? Did you select the ‘apply by post’ option?

[Erti]

Hello to everybody! Its been only few weeks im here on this forum. And its helping to understand that its not just me forgotten from Home Office.
I came in this country at sept 2012 under tier 4 visa. On 6th of Sep i applied under the EU settlement scheme. The same day i did the biometrics as well. My wife had already got the pre settled status as she's been here since 2012 as well.
I received the certificate of the application at 11th Sept and since then i haven't heard anything from them. Ive started to get worried. I feel i deserve an answer. And what's more to have the right to make plans with my wife. Like this we both are in limbo. Last week i decided to call HO amd they said its in process. I called again today and i had too many questions. Im not sure ifi satisfied them as i was overwhelmed and thinking if i pronaunce or say something wrong. They said the same. Its in proces. Have someone got any idea how to manage this level of stress. Thanks in advance and sorry for the long tex