Unfortunately I rang UKBA today and the rather unhelpful lady on the phone said that I couldn't change 'routes' halfway. i.e. because I have followed an Ancestry Visa route until now, I would have to start my 5 years in the UK again if I wanted to pursue permanent residency under EU law. What do ...

I second that. You can always "switch" to EEA route and it will not reset your 5 years. If you meet the criteria, you can apply for PR. Did you talk to someone from the European advisor team in the UKBA or was it the general number you called? It was the European Advisor Team I think, but I called ...

What has your wife been doing in the UK in the last 4+ years? Working, self employed, studying? You will be able to apply for permanent residency once you have resided in the UK for 5 years, provided your wife is a qualified person. The application is free and is usually decided within 6 months ...

What has your wife been doing in the UK in the last 4+ years? Working, self employed, studying? You will be able to apply for permanent residency once you have resided in the UK for 5 years, provided your wife is a qualified person. The application is free and is usually decided within 6 months ...

Hi all, I'd really appreciate some advice.... I came to the UK with my Polish wife in 2001. Since then I have held Ancestry Visas. My wife had an Ancestry Visa between 2003-2007, but didn't renew it like I did in 2007 due to her Polish citizenship. She got a Worker Registration Certificate in June ...