I've been reading the board a lot but I'm still very confused, here's my situation, I moved from the USA to the UK with my family about a month ago, my wife is NON-EEA, her family permit expires at the end of September.
I'm looking to be self-employed and establish a retail business, problem is things are slower than I expected as I need to get a NIN first before even getting registered as self employed and that takes time, longer than I anticipated....
So here are my questions.
1) Since it might take a while until I can prove that I'm legitimately self employed, would it be any problem if my wife applies for a residence card after her family permit expires?
2) Would it be better to apply as self-sufficient before her family permit expires? I could make a solid case, but I understand it's almost next to impossible to get a comprehensive medical insurance .
3) Is there any time limit to apply for a RC? As long as I'm exercising my treaty rights, I understand she's in status, correct? So can I apply in 4 or 5 months or is not recommended? I'm just thinking I'll have a stronger case by then.
4) I don't think this will happen, but theoretically, if it takes me more than 3 months to establish my business, let's say it takes me 4 months, meaning that I'll have a lapse of one month in which I wouldn't be exercising my treaty rights, would that matter when I get my business going in regards of a RC application?
Thank you very much for your answers and keep up the good work you guys are doing with this board.
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