I have a few questions regarding the PR Application form please.
I rang the home office several times for advice, but everyone tells me something different.
I am German and have been in the UK since 2003.
As my qualifying period I will choose the last 5 years from 2011 - now (to avoid putting down my time as a student as I didn’t have EHIC).
I have the following questions:
- Do I give 2003 as my date of entry in the “Date you fist entered the UK” box on the form, or the date from which I would like the qualifying period to start (2011) ?
- In Section 9 A (2) Employment and Section 16 State Benefits - Do I give details of all my employers/ Benefits received in the past 13 years, or just the last 5 years I chose as my qualifying period?
- In Section 9 A (5) and (6) ( Studies and how they were financed):
Do I even need to mention about my studies and student finance if they happened outside of my qualifying period?
When I spoke to a lady at the Home Office today, she told me to put my studies on the form, but not to send any supporting documents.
I am confused as to whether I should put information about my studies in Section 9 A(5) and (6),
OR just in section 9 A (1) where you give a general summary of your activities.
- My final question is - I have been self-employed for the past 5 years, but have a low income so I receive tax credits and housing benefit. Will this affect my PR at all and is likely to cause problems?
Many Thanks for your help!
