British citizenship or permanent residence?

[feliteodor]

Hello, guys
new here on the forum, had a look around and couldn't find anything similar to my case, so here it is:
- i'm a Romanian that came to UK in 2006 with an au-pair visa
- in 2007 got my blue card(registration certificate)
- worked since 2007 as an employee on the basis of no restrictions given by the blue card
- have got P60's and payslips for 6 years(September this year just had 6 years of employment)
- because of various reasons, i didn't apply last year for my permanent residence
My question now: according to UKBA, EEA members acquire automatically the residence after 5 years and it's not compulsory to apply for it, like those for ILR.
Do you think that i can now apply for citizenship on the basis that i've exercised the EEA treaty rights for 6 years?Also i will take the life in the uk test.
I have quite a large folder of bills, paperwork to prove my residence and employment for the last 6 years, like i said before.
Any opinions on this one?
Thank you

[Jambo]

Have you tried the FAQ?

See Q1 & Q5 in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting.

[feliteodor]

Jambo, I've got to say you made my day, mate! I knew that I was right when reading about the subject on UKBA, looks like I can apply straight away for citizenship...
that is once I pass the life in the UK test. Have got it booked for Monday lunch time, will post the result as soon as I take it.
Wish me luck, guys and hope to bring you some good news Monday! All the best and thanks again Jambo!

[feliteodor]

Great news, guys!Just passed today my Life in the UK test, a bit nervous when i took it, with all the new material in the 3rd edition.Proved to be easier than i thought, even though i'll admit, what most people tend to say it's true: READ THE BOOK!!!No matter how many tests you do online, you still need to go through the book at least once.That's what i did.And to mention, i started studying a week ago, so it's not really that hard after all , even with all the new dates and characters they added in this year.
Also, to top it up, i sent today a letter to HMRevenue, asking for evidence,history of my tax and employment for the last 5 years.Link here for those interested http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/industrial-compe ... /index.htm
Jambo, you've been a great guy and helped me so much, can i ask you some more for your opinion?
My case is: i hold a Blue Registration Certificate(only for Romanians and Bulgarians), that states that i am free of any restrictions on employment from 19.06.2007.From this date until 20.10.2007 i worked as an au-pair and didn't pay any taxes, so my very first payslip is dated 20.10.2007.Question is: i will have exactly 6 years on 20.10.2013.Should i apply before this day, just because i don't want to end up doing the language test from 28.10 this year.I know i should be exercising treaty rights for 6 years, but i do know also that as an EEA citizen you can stay in uk for 3 months without actually working, then you need to look for a job or start work.I still have my au-pair contract extended in 2007, but don't know if i should actually consider it, as i wasn't paying taxes when on that job.What do you think? I am taking a risk here?
Most grateful, as always, for your wisdom you show us here.
Thank you. A pleasant evening.

[Amber]

Hi, guys. I'm an EEA national and thinking of applying for naturalization. Have got p60's ,letters from employers to cover 6 years of exercising treaty right (i do not have a permanent residence card). My question is: my very first payslip, a weekly one is dated 28.10.2007. What date should i apply to UKBA, after the 28.10 or i can earlier, given the fact that i was working from the 24th of that month, so 6 exact years would be on the 24th?
Any ideas, anyone?
PS: i was in the UK from 2006, so i was physically present on any of those dates.