From the moment you both enter the host member state, in theory both of you can work. The UK makes this easy because entry on the EEA FP explicitly allows the family member to work. There is not a requirement that the EU citizen must first be working before the family member can work. Will I still ...

Thanks so much for your replies! They are all very helpful.

I guess my next question is if the EU citizen is there as a job seeker, can I, his non-EU spouse, look for and be eligible for jobs as well? Or will the conditions of my stay make me a complete dependent of his?

Hi, I've started a thread here with questions about this directive specific to our situation. I'm hoping anyone from here can help. It will be greatly appreciated.

I found this forum while searching for information on The Directive, so I figured I'd try my luck and share our situation. I am the non-EU spouse of a British citizen. We have been married for just over 3 years, and have been living in my country (Philippines) for almost 4 years. Throughout this tim...