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non-EEA eligible for PR (half married, half non married)?

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:20 pm
by vicky400
Dear all,

I would really appreciate if you could shed some thoughts on this. I called a few lawyers for initial consultation and they seem to have different opinions.

In essence, my question is: As a Non-EEA national, can I apply for PR after 2.5 years as un-married co-habiting family member of an EEA national and another 2.5 years as married family member of the same person?

My husband/then boyfriend has been working full time throughout this period. I now hold an EEA residence card but I had work visa and PSW visa before.

Appreciate someone could share some thoughts, especially if you have similiar experience.

Many thanks!

Vicky

Re: non-EEA eligible for PR (half married, half non married)

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:36 pm
by noajthan
Not possible if you did not hold an EFM RC naming your partner/sponsor whilst unmarried.

If no such EFM RC then the PR clock starts when you married sponsor assuming he was a qualified person from then onwards (and that any/all absences you have enjoyed have been within prescribed limits).

Re: non-EEA eligible for PR (half married, half non married)

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:53 am
by vicky400
noajthan wrote:Not possible if you did not hold an EFM RC naming your partner/sponsor whilst unmarried.

If no such EFM RC then the PR clock starts when you married sponsor assuming he was a qualified person from then onwards (and that any/all absences you have enjoyed have been within prescribed limits).
Thank you for your kind advice!