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Switching from Pre-settled status to Settled status as a family member

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:36 am
by aarontran2506
Hello all,

I got married to a Romanian woman on 14/2/2018, my EEA Residence card was issued in May 2018, expiring May 2023.

When the EU Settlement Scheme started, i applied and got Pre-settled status, issued on 24/08/2019, expiring on 24/08/2024.

My question is, can I apply for Settle Status on 14/2/2023??? My 5 years qualifying residence starts counting from the day of our marriage, the Settled Scheme doesn't reset that, right?

Or do I have to wait until 24/08/2024, when the Pre-settled status expires?

Re: Switching from Pre-settled status to Settled status as a family member

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:46 am
by secret.simon
aarontran2506 wrote:
Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:36 am
My 5 years qualifying residence starts counting from the day of our marriage, the Settled Scheme doesn't reset that, right?
Correct. You can apply on your fifth wedding anniversary, assuming that you meet the requirements on that date.