After EEA family permit refusal, will we be allowed in the UK as tourists?
We're in Brazil, planning a trip to the UK. I have a Portuguese passport as well, and have been living and working the UK for the past 5 years. I came to Brazil 2 years ago for work and kept going back and forth. UK-Brazil.
I got married in Brazil in this period. Now my work in Brazil is done and I want to go back to the UK, initially for a short trip (3-4 weeks) and, if all goes well, we'll move back permanently. I understood the best route at the moment is to apply for an EEA family permit.
We've applied for that permit, it's been refused, claiming that we didn't provide enough proof that we had a genuine relationship. We've added more proof and re-submitted the application and now are waiting for the results.
In case that's refused as well, I'm considering what other options we have to visit the UK.
If we go after a second refusal, will she be stopped in the border when she tries to enter as a tourist? The goal of the trip is to see what she thinks about the country and if we really would like to stay there.
If she would be denied entry, what other options do we have other than to keep applying for an EEA family permit to take this short trip to the UK?
I'm asking these, ignoring the fact that the UK is leaving the EU because, as far as I know, there hasn't been any changes to these procedures yet. I'm aware they are about to change.
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What happens after EEA Family Permit expires?
Staying in the UK after your family permit expires If your application is successful, you'll usually get pre-settled status. This means you'll be able to stay in the UK for a further 5 years. You can apply for settled status once you've been in the UK for 5 years, which will allow you to stay for as long as you like.How long does EEA Family Permit appeal?
You'll usually get a decision within 28 days. Your decision letter will tell you if you can apply.Can I apply UK visa after refusal?
You can make a fresh application addressing the grounds of refusal with the submission of new evidence and fee. There is no time limit for making a fresh application. So, you can reapply any time after your UK visa refusal.Can EEA Family Permit be refused?
In some cases, an EEA Family Permit application can be refused. In these cases, you may have the right to appeal to an independent tribunal if you believe you disagree with the Home Office decision. The cut-off point for most EEA applications was 31 December 2020.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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