Indefinite Leave to Remain as unmarried partner

[kben]

Hi Guys,

I am non-EU citizen. I had 5 years visa back in 2005 as non married partner to an EU citizen (Spain). The visa will expire on May, and I want to apply for
Indefinite Leave to Remain. For some reason I and my partner never had anything joined (e.g: Bank account...,utility bills...etc), however every single document (mine and my partner's) I will submit features the same address also I have neighbours who know us for over 7 years.......
My question is :
Will the same address of documents , letters from neighbours,letter from my partner will be enough to prove our ongoing relationship ???

Every piece of information is highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[86ti]

Most importantly you will want to apply for Permanent Residence on form EEA4 and not ILR. I assume the "visa" you are talking about is the old style EEA family permit.

[kben]

Most importantly you will want to apply for Permanent Residence on form EEA4 and not ILR. I assume the "visa" you are talking about is the old style EEA family permit.

I guess "Permanent Residence" and "Indefinite Leave to Remain" are the same thing??

[86ti]

Most importantly you will want to apply for Permanent Residence on form EEA4 and not ILR. I assume the "visa" you are talking about is the old style EEA family permit.

I guess "Permanent Residence" and "Indefinite Leave to Remain" are the same thing??

Sorry, but why do you think I have pointed out the difference in the first place if it wouldn't matter? Have a look at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucit ... ropeanlaw/ for more information.

[kben]

Sorry, mate it was a bit of a mixed up for me ......Indeed I applied for Permanent Residence using EEA4 application.

[86ti]

Sorry, mate it was a bit of a mixed up for me ......Indeed I applied for Permanent Residence using EEA4 application.

Good, then you are on the right track. I would think that as long as you have documents with the same address covering the five years you should be fine. I am not sure if supporting letters from neighbours and friend would be of any use.

[kben]

Thanks mate, I hope so.....

Any idea about the processing time????

[kben]

Any idea about the processing time????

[Ben]

Any idea about the processing time????

Around six months.

[girlspeed1]

Hi

I am curious how your application went? I am looking at doing the same thing; I had my ancestry visa extended last year £500 for another 5 years but this year i have lived here for 5 years and want ILR - to lead to citizenship;

If i go EEA and get settlement, can i then apply for passport / citizenship next year?

[kben]

I received my passport endorsed with " Indefinite Leave to Remain", on the 23 August...just under six months by fewdays of wait. I wonder now what is the list of "NOT DOs" to prepare me successfully for British naturalisation.

KBen