EEA2 possible for Mother-in-Law?

[Helena22]

Hi All,

(I’m still a newbie, so please be gentle!)

I was just wondering, as I am awaiting my EEA2 and my Hubby's EEA1 applications to be returned, I am looking to see if it is possible for my mother to join myself and my husband in the uk also on a EEA2 application (as the mother-in-law of my EU husband)?

If not, what is the best route to take for her? Could she apply for a business Visa/permission?

She is 50 years old, she owns a small business which is unfortunately suffering in South Africa due to political instability. She would be able to create at least 1-2 new jobs. But due to exchange rates, I’m not sure if she’ll meet the investment targets I’ve seen on some websites (£200,000.00)?

What are her options?

[86ti]

I was just wondering, as I am awaiting my EEA2 and my Hubby's EEA1 applications to be returned, I am looking to see if it is possible for my mother to join myself and my husband in the uk also on a EEA2 application (as the mother-in-law of my EU husband)?

Yes, if she is dependant on the EEA national.

[Wanderer]

She would have to be dependant on you which she plainly isn't I'm afraid....

[86ti]

She would have to be dependant on you which she plainly isn't I'm afraid....

Maybe not now but she may become a dependant.

[Helena22]

Thank you all for your very rapid responses. She will most likely be dependent on us for the first year till she gets herself settled. Which is ok as we are financial stable. Would she need to apply from within the UK?

[Plum70]

She will most likely be dependent on us for the first year till she gets herself settled. Which is ok as we are financial stable.

She will need to be continually dependent on you to remain in the UK in this category.

Would she need to apply from within the UK?

Yes, the EEA2 form is lodged and processed from within the UK. But she may need to apply for a EEA family permit from the BHC in SA to travel to the UK in the first place.

[fysicus]

Helena22,

apparently you and your husband settled in the UK only recently, as you are still awaiting the result of your own applications for a Residence Certificate (EEA1) and Residence Card (EEA2).
It would be very helpful if you have documentary evidence that your mother is financially dependent on you, for example if you send her monthly an amount of money that can be seen as a serious contribution towards the cost of living in South Africa. If you are not yet doing so, start to do that straightaway.
When you receive your Residence Card from UKBA, send a copy of it and the accompanying letter to your mother so that she can use it as supporting evidence when she applies for an EEA Family Permit (visa for family members of EEA nationals, free of charge, use form VAF5). When she has joined you here in the UK, she can apply for a Residence Card using form EEA2 as you did for yourself.
She will also be allowed to work or set up a business from the day she enters the UK.

Useful links:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... snationals
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... dlaw/ecis/
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/ ... 03073/vaf5