EEA citizen married to UK citizen. 3 years? we dont need ILR

[ArwenClarke]

Halo everyone,

I am Polish and came to UK in 08.2008 to be with my then boyfriend, we had a son in 2010, and got married in 2012. From 10.2009-05.2010 I was working part time, and then went on maternity leave. After that I was employed part time from 4.2011-04.2012 and then from 03.09.2012 till today I am covered by my husband's priviate insurance.

During my time in the UK I was supported by my husband and we have a joint bank account since November 2008. We never claimed benefits except me claiming jobseekers allowance for 2 months in 2009 and having child benefit in 2010 which we opt out due to my husbands earnings.

Can I apply yet for naturalisation? My only proof that I was in this country is one way ticket from August 2008. Or do I have to wait till November (joint bank account) to meet the requirement of 5 years? Or is this not enough? because I wasn't excessing my Treaty rights? Does this requirement concerns EEA nationals married to UK nationals? or is 3 years enough? I wouldn't have any problem proving that since our son was born 3 years ago in the UK.

Or shall I go with self-sufficient route, does the fact that
I was 1. in part time employment 2. maternity allowance 3. part time employment 4.four months gap with no insurance. I am worried that because I was employed only part time I havent put anything in the pot, so to speak. So I was a burden to NHS.

For 4 years my husband was self-employed, do you think providing bank statements for the period of 3 or 5 years will be enough? Actually do I have to provide all of them or just for example 3 per year?

Please advice
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[Amber]

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