Should I apply for EEA FP or EEA RC - Currently Tier 2
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:21 am
Hi everyone,
Trying very hard to research similar situations but haven't found one just yet and I'd like to confirm a few things!
I'm currently on a Tier 2 General work visa. I would like to open my employment options so am planning on marrying my partner who is an EEA National exercising treaty rights. We are planning on getting married/honeymooning in my home country outside the UK and it was there that I thought I should apply for my EEA Family Permit as entry clearance. However, I've been reading boards and I'm seeing that as I currently have leave to remain on my Tier 2 visa, I don't need to first apply for a FP - I can apply straight for a Residence Card from within the UK. Is this correct?
What are your experiences/suggestions? We're planning on leaving the UK for a bit to visit my family anyway so applying from outside the UK isn't a problem but I'm thinking that the HO favours accuracy so it seems more consistent that I should apply for a RC whilst in the UK? Which would be the correct/best option?
All help/advice very much appreciated!
Trying very hard to research similar situations but haven't found one just yet and I'd like to confirm a few things!
I'm currently on a Tier 2 General work visa. I would like to open my employment options so am planning on marrying my partner who is an EEA National exercising treaty rights. We are planning on getting married/honeymooning in my home country outside the UK and it was there that I thought I should apply for my EEA Family Permit as entry clearance. However, I've been reading boards and I'm seeing that as I currently have leave to remain on my Tier 2 visa, I don't need to first apply for a FP - I can apply straight for a Residence Card from within the UK. Is this correct?
What are your experiences/suggestions? We're planning on leaving the UK for a bit to visit my family anyway so applying from outside the UK isn't a problem but I'm thinking that the HO favours accuracy so it seems more consistent that I should apply for a RC whilst in the UK? Which would be the correct/best option?
All help/advice very much appreciated!