Thank you. This is all v clear and helps immensely.
One last question on this point: if we use the passport return service are we able to travel out of the UK (for brief periods) whilst the PR application is being considered?

Thank you, appreciate your help. 1. How do I prove that I arrived on 26 June 2012, if thats the date I would like the 5 years to start? As a Polish national my passport wasnt stamped on entry. I have a letter from Department for Work and Pensions with my NI number on it - thats dated 13 July. Thats ...

Hi all Another quick question from me. I arrived in the UK on 26 June 2012, and started working full time in early September that year. I've been with the same company since. I had a job offer to start in Sep 2012 so didnt need to register at the job centre. I had no CSI from 26 June to early ...

Thank you.
No my partner isn't settled here either.

Hello all I arrived in the UK in July 2012. I'm an EU national, fully employed in the UK since the time I've been here. My son was born in April 2014. I'd have completed my 5 years of continuous employment - hence exercising treaty rights throughout - in July 2017. My question is: do I have to first ...