Married to Portuguese national, wanting to work in UK

[ella]

I have looked every where for this question.

Is there another procedure to follow in order to work in England if you are an American that married a Portuguese national, who has lived in London the majority of his life? Do I need to have a company sponsor a Work Permit?

I am looking for some guidance in regards to contact information and appropriate paperwork.

Thanks

[ppron747]

Read through this, ella - it's as good a starting place as any.

[JAJ]

Read through this, ella - it's as good a starting place as any.

The link Paul mentions is about the EEA Family Permit. However as your husband has lived in the UK for more than 5 years, it appears he is now a UK Permanent Resident. He should apply for a document to prove this.

As a UK Permanent Resident, he can sponsor for a spouse visa under standard UK rules. Information at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk

A UK-rules spouse visa is more expensive and more complex than an EEA Family Permit - BUT you get UK permanent resident status after 2 years. If you get an EEA Family Permit you don't get permanent residency until after five years.

So make your choice - how quickly would you like UK permanent residence?

You need to have permanent residence before you can contemplate applying for British citizenship. Is your husband planning to take out British citizenship? If so, you will be able to apply for citizenship yourself after 3 years in the UK IF you get a spouse visa under domestic (not EEA) rules. It's ok to have US/British dual citizenship.

Are you planning to have children born in the UK?