EEA 2 for EEA national: long-term perspective check

[a.s.b.o]

Hi guys

I have a registration certificate of and EEA national which I got about 6 months ago. I want to do a couple of checks to ensure that I am all set for the future, primarily -

1. Subject to the sufficient proof of the economic activity, I can apply for a certificate of permanent residence 5 years from the date I became an EEA national and has been active in the self-employed capacity in the UK. The date of the current registration certificate is not the date i need to calculate from.

2. I am self-employed and employed. The entails that I provided both self-employment tax returns processed by the HMRC and the payslips to indicate my activity.

2a. in the light of this, I do not need a comprehensive EU health insurance.

2b. my taxes and NICs will be sufficient and will not hinder me from permanent certificate application.

2c. I receive tax credits. Will this affect my permanent residence/ naturalisation application?

Many thanks for suggestions

[Jambo]

All correct (I mean -1), 2)b correct. 2)a, c - No).

As you are Irish, the only reason to exercise treaty rights is to be able to benefit non EEA family members from the EEA regulations.

For naturalisation, you don't need to exercise treaty rights. Being Irish, after 5 years of residence in the UK you can apply for BC.

[a.s.b.o]

All correct (I mean -1), 2)b correct. 2)a, c - No).

As you are Irish, the only reason to exercise treaty rights is to be able to benefit non EEA family members from the EEA regulations.

For naturalisation, you don't need to exercise treaty rights. Being Irish, after 5 years of residence in the UK you can apply for BC.

Thank you Jambo, was just checking-)

technically I do not need the permanent residence certificate (unless my dependent non-EEA parents will require me to apply for one in order to be qualified for theirs as well)?!

thanks

[Jambo]

(unless my dependent non-EEA parents will require me to apply for one in order to be qualified for theirs as well)?!

Residence documentation under EEA regulations are optional. You don't need to apply for PR Confirmation and so are non EEA family members although this is advisable (at least for the non EEA).

If the non EEA wishes to have his PR status confirmed by the HO, then they will need to provide evidence you have been exercising treaty rights.

[a.s.b.o]

If the non EEA wishes to have his PR status confirmed by the HO, then they will need to provide evidence you have been exercising treaty rights.

which is in the form of the EEA PR confirmed or can take multiplicity of forms?

Do I get the jist that applying for PR together with the dependent non-EEA family members will simplify/streamline THEIR application?

thanx

[Jambo]

The process for all EEA applications is similar:

- First the EEA national activities / status is examined.
- Second, the family relationship is examined.
- If all OK, a RC / PR Confirmation is issued.

There is no need for the EEA national to hold Residence Certificate or PR Confirmation to prove his status. He can also provide proof in the form of P60's (for worker), university letter (for student) etc.

As the first stage is basically the same process regardless if the EEA national applies for Registration Certificate or PR Confirmation, it normally makes sense for the EEA national to apply at the same time as it will not delay / affect the non-EEA application process.

I agree that if the EEA national already has a Registration Certificate or PR Confirmation, the non-EEA application would be a lot simpler although not sure it will be quicker.

[a.s.b.o]

The process for all EEA applications is similar:

- First the EEA national activities / status is examined.
- Second, the family relationship is examined.
- If all OK, a RC / PR Confirmation is issued.

There is no need for the EEA national to hold Residence Certificate or PR Confirmation to prove his status. He can also provide proof in the form of P60's (for worker), university letter (for student) etc.

As the first stage is basically the same process regardless if the EEA national applies for Registration Certificate or PR Confirmation, it normally makes sense for the EEA national to apply at the same time as it will not delay / affect the non-EEA application process.

I agree that if the EEA national already has a Registration Certificate or PR Confirmation, the non-EEA application would be a lot simpler although not sure it will be quicker.

Thank you Jambo. I am pretty clear now