Mchikwaira:
Just an update if anyone cares. Reached 60 days today. Contacted Sheffield because two weeks ago in inquired and they said decision was made but I still don't have my passport. They responded and asked for more information so as to escalate the issue ( not even sure what said issue is). Now I am supposed to wait anoth 3-5 business days to head back.

Funmijj3:
Hello everyone. I'm new here and I need some advice please. My son age 8 applied for an eea family members visa recently,And he was refused. He went to Ikeja to submit ,and I sent all original documents (pay slips,DNA test,employment letter, tenancy agreement, letter from landlord etc) to Sheffield the same day. To my surprise, I received an email exactly a week, that a decision has been made.
The refusal letter states the reason he was refused is because we didn't include evidence of employment in the UK. So they are not sure if I am exercising treaty rights in the uk. But everything is with them in Sheffield. They didn't even bother to check because the decision was made just 5 day after. He was given a right to appeal. Please does anyone know how long it takes to appeal or should I put in a fresh application?

Abbylove:
Wow...they really took their time, didn't they?
I don't know how you have managed to stay sane all this while.

Would say a prayer for you tonight.

Hit them with everything you have got.
It would soon be over

wallg123:


Sorry to hear about the delay in you getting back your passport/Documents......60 days is a long time.... If you are within walking distance to Tls office... Go there and check for yourself... with my 1st application i never got a message from Tls .... I went to there office and my passport was building dust there...

Mchikwaira:
When did you hear back? I still haven't heard back from them and when did you apply? Thanks for responding btw. Appreciate it.

desiolowo:


I applied in September and received the decision end of November. called them in December to chase the IHS refund and was told about the 90 days. I'll say email them. They charged me over £10 for the call and the summary was to send an email. so, it was pointless.

wallg123:



Appeal these days takes a lot of time and patience. Waiting time can range from within 6 months to over 1 year. From what you said, It appears you have a strong case and it would be overturned in your favor before or during the appeal period. While appealing address the ERROR made by the ECO and any other areas you fill was'nt considered. If possible supply more evidence. On the other hand if you have the finance you can put in another application as it would save you time. I also recommend you read back through this trend and you'll be more enlightened as to how to go about appealing.......

Funmijj3:
Thank you so much for your help. I will make sure I put everything necessary this time around as you've said. I didn't know to appeal takes that long. And considering the BREXIT and all. Do you think going for an appeal will be the best or putting in another application. The application is free for an eea family member and it won't cost my anything. Thanks

deept:


What are you waiting for?

Reason why some people voted brexit, costs British citizens £2000 to bring spouses over

Funmijj3:
Hello everyone. I'm new here and I need some advice please. My son age 8 applied for an eea family members visa recently,And he was refused. He went to Ikeja to submit ,and I sent all original documents (pay slips,DNA test,employment letter, tenancy agreement, letter from landlord etc) to Sheffield the same day. To my surprise, I received an email exactly a week, that a decision has been made.
The refusal letter states the reason he was refused is because we didn't include evidence of employment in the UK. So they are not sure if I am exercising treaty rights in the uk. But everything is with them in Sheffield. They didn't even bother to check because the decision was made just 5 day after. He hwas given a right to appeal. Please does anyone know how long it takes to appeal or should I put in a fresh application?

stillwaiting:




Learn from my predicament. Experience is the best teacher. Appeal and reapply simultaneously. Read my ordeals here: ' After Thirteen months of appeal, since November 2015 I got NOTICE OF HEARING beginning of this month which was fixed for towards the end of May (17 months)'. For appeals, if not overturned, then one should be looking forward to two years. Pls, A burnt child dreads the fire.

Mchikwaira:
After reaching day 60 and basically having a fit. I was informed I did not pay return fee for my passport via Dhl ( which I did). My lawyers were told we have to make an additional payment. Right before we were going to pay again ( I didn't care I just wanted my passport) we receive within minutes of each other. The decision made email and the dispatch email. I assume it was a case of misadministration. So probably Monday I will know visa status. Thanks guys for helping keep me pseudo sane. Prayers up blessings down.

joygirl2017:
Good afternoon
With all due respect to everyone .I have been reading the thread but cant find a little but almost .
Pls with all due respect I need your help .
Am applying for spouse visa in April due to the fact that 6months will make 100, 000 in savings ready for application which am waiting and counting dats to join with my husband .
The challenge is this I met my husband (uk British white ) online 2014 we met physically in the New York together took loads of pictures travelled 2 twice to the uk to meet families got married feb 2016 spent 6months with him and going home feb14 to wait to apply
The question is since we met on line the challenge is we dont evidence that we met online becos we both deleted our details after we started dating and meeting in uk but I have our chat on wassup from when we were both about leaving our countries to get to New York to met each other .
Also is it ok fir my mother inlaw an ny family writing acknowledging our relationship to the embassy .
3) lastly , pls the marriage certificate do I submit it with my other applications or my husband submitsthe original

Pls kindly help me will this be a problem the chat thing we have everything : pictures from New York , 2visits in the uk , husband sister's wedding , tickets from both visits ,wassup chats, calls , emails when we met in New York till date , accommodation , we using savings as 100, 000pounds in bank , waterbill and all other bill .

deept:


all the best. try to distract yourself this weekend, anxiety no good

joygirl2017:
Thank you do much for replying but if we say we met online wont they ask to show evidence we met online if we say we met online ?
Pls @lexusg430 I have been reading your threads how you have helped others and also madam portmoth (forgive my spelling) if I seek your humble advise I ask with humility becos application fee and priority fee is no JOKE !!
JUST WANNA GET THIS RIGHT LIKE THE REST

Is it ok for both our families to write a letter of acknowledging our union just to add to the application for submission but is it ok to do that?

justwise:


How many hours will you be working in a week?

dammylizzy:


Hello,

They look at household income so as long as the income from your own job meets the income threshold, then you guys are fine as it doesn't matter who earns the income once you're here in the UK. What matters is there's an income that meets the threshold.

I hope this helps!