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Me and my partner (Greek citizen) decided to apply for a EEA Family Permit but unfortunately were refused two times so far. And now we are looking for somone to help us to resolve this issue.

As I’ve already mentioned my EEA FAMILY PERMIT APPLICATION (as an unmarried partner) was refused two times in the last two months (first application submitted on 09 May 2016, refusal on: 25 May 2016 – second application submitted on 17 June 2016, refusal on: 6 July 2016).

When my first application was refused I decided to apply for a second time with adding more evidence of relationship with my unmarried partner (EU citizen) - we added more descriptions in our letters, a testimony letter from my sister saying that this a genuine relationship and we added more private Facebook and WhatsApp conversations and photos of both of us from our travels around Europe in the last 4 years.).

According to the second refusal we failed to give a proof of cohabitation for at least two years. The Clearance Officer also stated that the office attempted to contact my sponsor without success on the mobile number I provided with my application, but that was because she was travelling outside the UK. They left 2 voice messages saying that they will contact her again but that never happened.

Nowt I have some questions that I am concerned about:

  1. Is there any other visa type that can help me to get with my partner?

  2. Will lawyer assistance guarantee me to get this Visa? How high the chances are?

  3. What are the fees for this kind of assistance?

  4. Is it better for me to make a new application or to appeal for the second one (appeal for eea family permit)?

  5. How possible is it to prove the cohabitation with my partner since I work in Morocco and my partner works in the UK and I can’t leave my job and go and stay together for two years?

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    The refusal letter will have mentioned some specific bits of regulation. Can you please post either that, or even better the refusal letter with personal details blacked out?
    – Gagravarr
    Jul 20, 2016 at 16:11
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    It sounds like you have not in fact lived together for 2 years. It will therefore be impossible to prove that you have lived together for 2 years.
    – phoog
    Jul 20, 2016 at 16:52
  • Thanks for your responses, very helpful! Of course we met each other, we just didn't have a chance to live together. And all the worries we have now is because we were badly advised in the UK, so we started doubt our chances. Unfortunately, no solicitor here in the UK gives all the details. All our awareness is caused by a fear of all that processing affecting our union. (from eea partner)
    – user9978
    Jul 21, 2016 at 12:30

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Is there any other visa type that can help me to get with my partner?

At the moment, the EU does not offer anything like an unmarried partner permit. The UK is very strict with their version. So unless you wish to enter via means that is not related or dependent on your partner, no.

Will lawyer assistance guarantee me to get this Visa?

Nothing guarantees any UK visa, certainly not a lawyer. Every case is judged on its own merit.

How possible is it to prove the cohabitation with my partner since I work in Morocco and my partner works in the UK and I can’t leave my job and go and stay together for two years?

You cannot prove cohabitation since you are not actually cohabiting. Hence you do not qualify for this particular visa. The UK is very conservative on their interpretation of the phrase 'akin to marriage'. And their interpretation is not likely to change anytime soon for any reason at all.

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  • thank you for ur feedback ...ok ! so as my partner gonna visit me in morocco next month we are planning to get married by the end of agust ! what should we take as a next step ?
    – KARIMOSILVER
    Jul 21, 2016 at 10:46
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    As long as that is a legally binding marriage by Morocco law, it will be recognized by the UK. You can then apply for the permit, but I should warn that the permit is meant for those who intend on living in the UK permanently. It is not a multi-visit visa. Considering your previous applications, and what you've stated here, this point may come up.
    – ouflak ♦
    Jul 21, 2016 at 11:00
  • We are also aware that an application for EEA Family Permit soon right after our marriage may cause a suspicion of a 'sham marriage'. What kind of evidence can show a real intention to live together permanently? E.g. money savings, etc.... and Will it help to describe our relationship from the very start again?
    – KARIMOSILVER
    Jul 21, 2016 at 11:45
  • "We are also aware that an application for EEA Family Permit soon right after our marriage may cause a suspicion of a 'sham marriage'." Not at all. In fact I would bet that most EEA Family Permits based on genuine marriages are very shortly thereafter the event.
    – ouflak ♦
    Jul 21, 2016 at 12:11
  • "What kind of evidence can show a real intention to live together permanently?" I hope I don't sound too caustic, but would you consider actually living together? You are getting married so....
    – ouflak ♦
    Jul 21, 2016 at 12:11

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