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✎ EN EEA2 processing time

Discussion in 'Immigration UK' started by sueno2007, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. sueno2007

    sueno2007 Active Member

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    Hi there,

    I'd appreciate if anyone who got EEA2 told approx how long they had to wait. Looking at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucit ... ropeanlaw/ makes me feel shocked. That's mainly because last year FMRS has been issued in two months (applied end-Sept - got back early-Nov). Has this changed and are they processing applications 3-5 times slower?

    Thanks for any info and regards,
    i
     
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    The site may not always be exactly up to date, but yes, there are serious problems and delays in the processing of applications under European law. You are entitled to a response within 6 months, I think, but it is entirely possible that it will take longer.

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    Tom
     
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    Does anyone have the experience of taking back the passport when application is pending? How long does it take? Do you need to go in person or send a letter? Do you need to provide the reason? Any useful information is appreciated.

    Thanks,
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    Luckily we sent only a copy, so we did not have that problem. I think it is quite obvious that if you both come from other countries, you would want to go and visit home every once in a while...

    Concerning your question, it seems to take about 4 weeks now, although sometimes longer. I think you have to send a letter and state that you need the passport for travel, although that may have changed.
     
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