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Irish Citizen married an US citizen on visitor Visa in UK
Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:19 pm
by xkasim
I am an Irish citizen Living and working in the UK, Married to an US citizen partner.
After getting married in Pakistan we came to the UK together 3 months ago.
She entered the UK as Visitor (6 months visitor visa stamped at the Airport).
I have looked into EEA Family permit but that requires applying from outside the UK
I believe by working in the UK I am exercising my treaty rights
Now I want to know what are our options for her to remain and start working legally in the UK.
In simple we don't want her to go to America or Pakistan instead apply while she is here in the UK as a visitor.
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:46 am
by Your Europe
You can have a look here to find the information you need about living in another EU country with your partner:
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/re ... nts_en.htm
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:48 pm
by EUsmileWEallsmile
I am moving your thread to the EEA section.
There is no need for you to apply for a visa outside the UK. Simply apply for a residence card in the UK.
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 1:50 am
by member
EUsmileWEallsmile wrote:I am moving your thread to the EEA section.
There is no need for you to apply for a visa outside the UK. Simply apply for a residence card in the UK.
What should the OP's wife do if the RC is not approved in time (before the expiry of her visitor visa)?
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:24 am
by EUsmileWEallsmile
member wrote:EUsmileWEallsmile wrote:I am moving your thread to the EEA section.
There is no need for you to apply for a visa outside the UK. Simply apply for a residence card in the UK.
What should the OP's wife do if the RC is not approved in time (before the expiry of her visitor visa)?
Nothing, just wait.
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:24 am
by member
EUsmileWEallsmile wrote:member wrote:EUsmileWEallsmile wrote:I am moving your thread to the EEA section.
There is no need for you to apply for a visa outside the UK. Simply apply for a residence card in the UK.
What should the OP's wife do if the RC is not approved in time (before the expiry of her visitor visa)?
Nothing, just wait.
Just wonder what is the RC applicant's immigration status after the visitor visa expires? 
Posted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:22 am
by EUsmileWEallsmile
The UK does not make it mandatory for non-EU family members of EU nationals to obtain residence documentation. Status would be family member of a union citizen.
I would apply for a residence card in order to avoid inconvenience.