Thai Wifes Pr Application For Uk. Processing Times Etc

[scorpio]

hi,

wifes 5 year resident stamp is up on march 2013. i have all her papers here to submit now and ready to go. does anyone know the processing times in uk ? maximum time ?

also i have to submit my passport , i may need to travel in a hurry soon in the next month so im wondering when they will send my passport back to me as i will be in need of it in emergency.

thankyou

[7by7]

From How to apply for residence documents as the non-EEA family member of an EEA national

Processing times

The time taken to process your application will depend on the type of application you make and how you submit it.

We deal with all applications within 6 months. Some applications will be resolved much sooner.

To help us to focus on deciding applications as soon as possible, please do not phone or write to ask about the progress of your application unless you need a passport or other document urgently.

How can you get your passport back from the UK Border Agency if you need to travel?

If you need your passport or ID card back whilst we are processing your application you should follow the instructions below. We will endeavour to return your documents as soon as possible- usually within 5 working days, however there may be exceptional cases where it takes longer so we strongly advise that you do not book travel until your application has been fully considered and your documents returned to you.

Non-urgent requests

If you will be travelling in the near future (i.e in the next month) and need your documents back, please email your request to [email protected]. Please provide details of your travel plans and your Home Office reference if possible.

We will normally return your documents to you using Royal Mail 2nd class post. If you have provided a pre-paid Recorded or Special delivery envelope with your application then we will use this to return your documents securely.

Emergency Requests

We understand that sometimes circumstances arise when you need your passport or ID card back as a matter of urgency. As with all requests we will endeavour to return your documents as soon as possible (within 5 days) , however in emergency cases we will allocate your case to a manager who will monitor your request to ensure you are kept informed of progress. In order to request this service you should contact our European Enquiries Contact Centre on 0845 010 5200. Please note that we do not routinely accept emergency requests, therefore we require evidence of your need to travel.

We will normally return your documents to you using Royal Mail 2nd class post. If you have provided a pre-paid Recorded or Special delivery envelope with your application then we will use this to return your documents securely.

If we return your documents at your request we will not withdraw your application and you will not be required to make a fresh application. However, on occasion we may need to request your passport or ID card back to complete the processing of your residence card.

I assume that the return of passport information applies to yours as well.

Note that applying for PR is not compulsory, although not having it may cause complications such as proving her right to work in the UK or problems re-entering the UK should she leave.

She would also need it if she wished to apply for British citizenship at a later date; she must have held PR for at least 1 year before she could apply.

Edited November 1, 2012 by 7by7

[scorpio]

thanks very much 7