Differences in ILR and permanent residence?

[laodan100]

Am I correct in thinking that a British national and a non EEA national can get married, wait 2 years then take a 'life in the UK test' and pay 750 for the non EEa's ILR, whereas a non EEA national and an EU national get married, apply for EEA2 then after five years, EEA4, and get if all for free with no need for a test and then get the same rights? Surely, this is inviting sham marriages between non EEA and EU citizens, especially as the application form EEA4 doesn't even ask for evidence of living together? Are there any differences between the two types of residence?

[vinny]

See also 21.4.7 - Dual nationals / Irish / EEA nationals holding settled status and 2. PROCEDURAL COMPARISON.

[JAJ]

Am I correct in thinking that a British national and a non EEA national can get married, wait 2 years then take a 'life in the UK test' and pay 750 for the non EEa's ILR, whereas a non EEA national and an EU national get married, apply for EEA2 then after five years, EEA4, and get if all for free with no need for a test and then get the same rights? Surely, this is inviting sham marriages between non EEA and EU citizens, especially as the application form EEA4 doesn't even ask for evidence of living together? Are there any differences between the two types of residence?

They can refuse EEA applications on "marriage of convenience" grounds.

The test will be required for citizenship in any case.

The longer wait for permanent residence often means a longer wait for citizenship.

[republique]

Am I correct in thinking that a British national and a non EEA national can get married, wait 2 years then take a 'life in the UK test' and pay 750 for the non EEa's ILR, whereas a non EEA national and an EU national get married, apply for EEA2 then after five years, EEA4, and get if all for free with no need for a test and then get the same rights? Surely, this is inviting sham marriages between non EEA and EU citizens, especially as the application form EEA4 doesn't even ask for evidence of living together? Are there any differences between the two types of residence?

They can refuse EEA applications on "marriage of convenience" grounds.

The test will be required for citizenship in any case.

The longer wait for permanent residence often means a longer wait for citizenship.

Why do you say that??? How exactly do they evaluate and investigate these applications? And if your ILR went quickly, does that mean your citizenship will too?

[JAJ]

Why do you say that??? How exactly do they evaluate and investigate these applications?

You can read the policy instructions at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk

And if your ILR went quickly, does that mean your citizenship will too?

I was referring to having to wait 5 years (EEA rules) versus 2 years (U.K. rules).

[republique]

Why do you say that??? How exactly do they evaluate and investigate these applications?

You can read the policy instructions at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Can you provide a more precise link rather than just the homepage??

[laodan100]

"The test will be required for citizenship in any case".

Why would they then want to apply for Citizenship? Why bother paying for that?

[laodan100]

This may mean a visa is necessary to visit their home country if dual citizenship isn't possible.

[JAJ]

"The test will be required for citizenship in any case".

Why would they then want to apply for Citizenship? Why bother paying for that?

Depends if they want to become British or not.

Of course, if you can't see any benefits, then clearly it's not worth paying anything for.

[JAJ]

Can you provide a more precise link rather than just the homepage??

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/policylaw/