EEA(PR) application sent, EEA spouse wants to quit job

Hi there,

Just sent EEA(PR) application for EEA national + non-EEA spouse (me) based on qualifying period from Jan 2012 to Dec 2016.

My EEA national spouse wants to quit current job as it's too stressful.

Will it affect the application? Should we inform the HO about the change in employment status even though it's not part of the 5 year qualifying period?

Many thanks in advance.

From the top of my head, I recall hearing on a webinar I attended this week hosted by https://neweuropeans.net/ that for PR you do not necessarily have to apply using the 5-year period immediately prior to your application. You can use your best 5 continuos years. If that's the case, then you should be good. (Maybe drop them a line to confirm how you can verify this information).