ILR through spouse or independently?
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:37 pm
Hello,
I was hoping someone could help me.
I am a Canadian in the U.K. under an EEA Family Permit through my husband who is an Irish national, for the past 5 years. My husband has not formally confirmed his permanent residence status despite being employed here since 2006.
As my visa is about to expire I am about to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
My question is:
- is there a difference between me applying independently, or could my husband apply for permanent residence, adding me as a spouse?
- If he applies, and adds me to his application, will I still have the same possibility of applying for citizenship in 1 year?
The reason I ask is also because I understand EU nationals can use the passport check-in service (assuming co-applicants can as well) and I require my passport for a family visit within the next two months.
Thank you in advance.
I was hoping someone could help me.
I am a Canadian in the U.K. under an EEA Family Permit through my husband who is an Irish national, for the past 5 years. My husband has not formally confirmed his permanent residence status despite being employed here since 2006.
As my visa is about to expire I am about to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
My question is:
- is there a difference between me applying independently, or could my husband apply for permanent residence, adding me as a spouse?
- If he applies, and adds me to his application, will I still have the same possibility of applying for citizenship in 1 year?
The reason I ask is also because I understand EU nationals can use the passport check-in service (assuming co-applicants can as well) and I require my passport for a family visit within the next two months.
Thank you in advance.