non-EEA eligible for PR (half married, half non married)?

[vicky400]

Dear all,

I would really appreciate if you could shed some thoughts on this. I called a few lawyers for initial consultation and they seem to have different opinions.

In essence, my question is: As a Non-EEA national, can I apply for PR after 2.5 years as un-married co-habiting family member of an EEA national and another 2.5 years as married family member of the same person?

My husband/then boyfriend has been working full time throughout this period. I now hold an EEA residence card but I had work visa and PSW visa before.

Appreciate someone could share some thoughts, especially if you have similiar experience.

Many thanks!

Vicky

[noajthan]

Not possible if you did not hold an EFM RC naming your partner/sponsor whilst unmarried.

If no such EFM RC then the PR clock starts when you married sponsor assuming he was a qualified person from then onwards (and that any/all absences you have enjoyed have been within prescribed limits).

[vicky400]

Not possible if you did not hold an EFM RC naming your partner/sponsor whilst unmarried.

If no such EFM RC then the PR clock starts when you married sponsor assuming he was a qualified person from then onwards (and that any/all absences you have enjoyed have been within prescribed limits).

Thank you for your kind advice!