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Hello All,

I am confused about my next steps:

- My husband(French Citizen) entered UK in Jan 2005.
Studied from Jan 2005 - Feb 2007.
Started work as a Business analyst in a renowned Bank in Mar 2007.
He has been working continuously till date.

- We got married in May 2007. I am an Indian. I entered UK in June 2007.
I entered on a work permit supplied by the company that i work for.
I was on work permit from June 2007 - June 2009.
I acquired my residence permit using EEA2 application in August 2009. It expires on August 2014.

I have been working continuously till date from June 2007.
We have a son aged 7months holding a British passport.

Could you tell me what the easier option would be?

1) Shall i apply for the EEA4 application?

2) As my husband has automatically acquired PR status in March 2012, Shall i ask him to apply for his British passport? I could then apply for the same as his spouse?

PLease clarify.Easier, faster option.

ang3l.in.paradise wrote: - My husband(French Citizen) entered UK in Jan 2005.
Studied from Jan 2005 - Feb 2007.
Started work as a Business analyst in a renowned Bank in Mar 2007.
He has been working continuously till date.

It sounds like your husband got PR in Jan 2010. The clock most likely started ticking when he entered the UK. He more recently applied for the confirmation of his PR

ang3l.in.paradise wrote: - We got married in May 2007. I am an Indian. I entered UK in June 2007.
I entered on a work permit supplied by the company that i work for.
I was on work permit from June 2007 - June 2009.
I acquired my residence permit using EEA2 application in August 2009. It expires on August 2014.

I have been working continuously till date from June 2007.
We have a son aged 7months holding a British passport.

You entered UK as the spouse of an EU citizen in June 2007. So you got PR in June 2012.

Your next step should be to apply for PR yourself. It should be fast and easy considering your husband already has his confirmation.

Can I apply for PR and he for British citizenship same time?

I would urge you to apply for PR confirmation first. Only apply for citizenship once the PR is definitively resolved.

If i automatically got my PR in June 2012 why should i apply for confirmation of PR?

Directive/2004/38/EC wrote:

ang3l.in.paradise wrote: -

ang3l.in.paradise wrote:
I entered on a work permit supplied by the company that i work for.
I was on work permit from June 2007 - June 2009.
I acquired my residence permit using EEA2 application in August 2009. It expires on August 2014.

You entered UK as the spouse of an EU citizen in June 2007. So you got PR in June 2012.

Your next step should be to apply for PR yourself. It should be fast and easy considering your husband already has his confirmation.

The OP did not enter the UK as a spouse of EU citizen. I think she would qualify for a PR in 2014 and not 2012 based on the EU law.

Also if your spouse applies for a British citinzen ship you can apply for BC after you finish 5 years since you have become family of the EU national. This means you will not have to wait for additional year after your PR to qualify for a BC.

We were married from 2007 onwards but i resided in UK

On work permit(2007- 2009)
On EEA2 - family permit (2009 to tilldate)

So stay in UK is close to 6 years. Once he gets his BC can i apply for the BC straight away?

ang3l.in.paradise wrote:We were married from 2007 onwards but i resided in UK

On work permit(2007- 2009)
On EEA2 - family permit (2009 to tilldate)

So stay in UK is close to 6 years. Once he gets his BC can i apply for the BC straight away?

You can apply for BC in June 2013. You don't need your husband to become BC in order to apply.

Do i need to apply for PR using the EEA 4 aplication form first?

ang3l.in.paradise wrote:Do i need to apply for PR using the EEA 4 aplication form first?

No.

If your husband worked for 5 continuous years, there is low risk in applying directly for BC so your can skip EEA4.

You will need to pass Life in the UK test.

Can i appear for the LIUK test before June 2013 or should i wait to complete 6 years to appear for the test?

You should take a look at the citizenship section of the forum: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewforum.php?f=42

ang3l.in.paradise wrote:Can i appear for the LIUK test before June 2013 or should i wait to complete 6 years to appear for the test?

You can study for and take the test any time.

ang3l.in.paradise wrote:Hi

Husband resides in UK from 2005.He holds French Passport

I am Indian and I entered UK in June 2007.
Date of Marriage with European National - May 2007
Visa Status held by me :

Work Permit - June 2007 - March 2009
Was granted Residence Permit in Aug 2009.(Applied in Nov 2008)
Residnece Permit - Aug 2009 - till now

Now I have completed 6 years of stay in UK

Am i to apply for PR? if so using EEA4?
Or am i to apply for British Citizenship straight away?Hi

Husband resides in UK from 2005.He holds French Passport

I am Indian and I entered UK in June 2007.
Date of Marriage with European National - May 2007
Visa Status held by me :

Work Permit - June 2007 - March 2009
Was granted Residence Permit in Aug 2009.(Applied in Nov 2008)
Residnece Permit - Aug 2009 - till now

Now I have completed 6 years of stay in UK

Am i to apply for PR? if so using EEA4?
Or am i to apply for British Citizenship straight away?

ang3l.in.paradise wrote:please advise...

Jambo wrote:Well it depends if you just want PR or plan to apply for BC.

See Q1 & Q5 in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting.

HI Thanks for replying on this thread.

Background:

Married in 2007
2007-2009 - Work Permit
2009 - 2013 - Residence Permit(Family member of EEA)
Husband has been working contiuously with no breaks from 2005 onwards. I have been working continuosly from 2007 till date with no breaks.
We have a baby holding british passport.

My main questions are:

1) Does Husband need to apply for EEA3 or apply for British citizenship straight away?
From the link you sent: I understand that my husband can apply for BC straight away. I hope my understanding is right.

2) Considering my background, I have of course completed 6 years stay in UK . But I have completed only 4 years on Residence Permit and 2 years on WOrk permit. Does this matter? Can i still apply for BC straight away skipping Perm Residence?

Married in 2007
2007-2009 - Work Permit
2009 - 2013 - Residence Permit(Family member of EEA)

ang3l.in.paradise wrote: 1) Does Husband need to apply for EEA3 or apply for British citizenship straight away?
From the link you sent: I understand that my husband can apply for BC straight away. I hope my understanding is right.

Your understanding is correct. EEA3 is optional. He will need to provide evidence of his work (for example 5 P60's) to show he has obtained PR status.

2) Considering my background, I have of course completed 6 years stay in UK . But I have completed only 4 years on Residence Permit and 2 years on WOrk permit. Does this matter? Can i still apply for BC straight away skipping Perm Residence?

It doesn't matter you have been on work permit. If you were married and living in the UK, your time counts.
You should be aware that you don't need your husband to apply for British citizenship in order to you to apply. You can apply on your own merits (using your husband employment evidence).

Hi Is the fees for applying for BC being a non european(family member of european) 851£ as mentioned below?

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/fees/

If you have a time machine, then yes. £851 was last year. £874 is the current fee.