Obtaining a residence EEA permit or permanent residence card involves complex due diligence to consider eligibility conditions and documents. To get successful approval on the EEA Family Residence Card, a person must provide evidence of being in a relationship with an EU citizen and being a family-dependent member of their household. Similarly, for the EEA Permanent Residence Card, the applicants must provide proof of 5-year residency in the UK alongside their EEA citizens. We will give you professional advice to help you understand all the application rules easier. In this way, you can be sure your application will be approved.
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EEA Family Residence Card and Permanent Residence card applications are different. Non-EU Family members of the European Economic Area national can apply for the EEA Family Residence card after holding a Family Permit for six months; allowing the holder to live and work in the UK without restriction. Those who remain living in the UK for five years can then apply for the EEA Permanent Residence Card.
In June 2016, the British people voted by a small majority to leave the EU. Since then, the rights of EEA nationals and their family members have been in a state of flux, with the British government offering little clarity as to what will happen after the UK leaves the bloc as of early 2018. Therefore, many EEA citizens living in the UK have taken steps to secure their right of residence in the UK by applying for an EEA Permanent Residence Card.
At A Y & J Solicitors, our team has vast experience of assisting EEA nationals and their families securing their right to live and work in Britain. We follow the developments on Brexit plan and analyse the impact it has on EEA citizens and their loved ones, we can provide expert advice on how to ensure their right to remain in the UK after Brexit is protected.
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EEA Family Residence Card – Eligibility and Requirements
An EEA Residence card is valid for up to five years. After five years residence in the UK, the applicant can apply for an EEA Permanent Residence Card.
EEA Permanent Residence Card – Eligibility and Requirements
Once you have an EEA Permanent Residence Card and have satisfied all other UKVI requirements, you can process further for British Citizenship.
The EEA family member who is a qualified person can apply online for residence card or permanent residence card. There is a £65 fees for these applications.
Otherwise, you must download and fill the form:
Application for a document certifying permanent residence or permanent residence card under the EEA Regulations – EEA (PR)
To make a successful application, you will need to provide the following (non-exhaustive) documents:
The documents required for the EEA Permanent Residence Card are extensive, and the failure to collate the correct ones is one of the primary reasons for the high refusal rate. You will need provide evidences of your continuous residency and activities in the UK during the 5 years of your stay in the UK. It is therefore highly recommended that you work with immigration lawyer to ensure your EU Permanent Residence Card application is filled in correctly and all the necessary documentation is included. Doing so may save you enormous amounts of time, money, and stress.
With an EEA Residence Card, you can travel to the UK with the confidence of knowing you will not experience any problems at the border. In addition, after five years, you may be able to apply for an EEA Permanent Residence Card, and eventually, British Citizenship.
The refusal of an EEA Residence Card / EEA Permanent Residence Card has a full right of appeal for both family members and extended family members. If your application is refused, our lawyers will carefully examine the reasons and advise you on the best action to take to rectify the situation. Options include resubmitting the application, appealing the decision, or challenging it via Judicial Review.
A Y & J Solicitors are honoured to work with families helping them with their immigration matters. We will work with you in every step of the application process, from initial consultation until you get decision on your EEA Residency Card application. Every client is treated with the utmost respect and consideration, and can always expect hassle-free services, regular updates, and clear communication. Read clients reviews here.
What is ‘exercising Treaty rights’ mean?
After three months in another EU member state, an EU national must show they are exercising their Treaty rights by being either:
How are family members and extended family members of an EEA citizen defined?
A family member is defined as a spouse, civil partner, a partner who you have lived within a relationship akin to marriage for at least two years (this includes same-sex partners), or dependent child or grandchild under 21 years, or a dependent parent or grandparent.
An extended family member includes siblings, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins who are dependent on you for their day-to-day care.
