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Advice needed - EEA3 permanent residence

Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:50 pm
by Satura
I am a EU national.
I have continuously resided in the UK since August 2003 to present; and during that time I worked for nearly 3.5 years in total;
I have been issued with an Accession State Worker Registration Scheme Registration Certificate in October 2004;
I have been issued with a Residence Permit For A National of a Member State of the EEC in January 2006.

I worked 09/2004 - 10/2007. I was on a maternity leave 10/2007 - 10/2008 and in employment until 11/2009. However, my last income was received in 06/2008 (last payment of Maternity Allowance). Since 06/2008 I have been financially supported by my husband.

Will they ask for a comprehensive breakdown of private medical insurance, showing that I had medical insurance from June 2008 to present (despite the fact that I was on a maternity leave until 10/2008 and technically employed until 11/2009)?

Also, can I argue that since my arrival in the UK (in 2003) I have lived with a EU national husband who has been either employed or seft employed for all the period in question (2003 - present); i.e. contributing towards the NHS on his and my behalf. My husband was granted a Permanent Residency in September 2010.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:06 am
by Obie
You qualify for confirmation of PR Certificate under regulation 15.

As you have been an EEA national exercising treaty right in an economic capacity and then a family member of such person, you do not require a Comprehensive sickness insurance at all, your husband PR Certificate will suffice.

Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 12:17 am
by Satura
Obie, thank you so much! I am off to find and read regulation 15. Is this really so?! Oh, you have made my day then!
I have been reading and reading threads since I posted my question and I was becoming pessimistic ref my case..