Ok, imagine the following situation: a person had a 4 year WP in 2001, which would mean that in 2005 this person could have applied for ILR (after 4 years). Poland joines the EU in May 2004, and on the bases of that and previous status, a person (an EU citizen) applies for a Residence Permit. RP is ...

Thank you John :) It would be useful to see what other people think. Did anyone have a similar experience? I was advised at the time that WP would be the best solution for us, as this would give us a 'quality' time, which would count towards ILR. At present it looks like, because Poland joined EU an...

John wrote:And the time on a WP might have led to ILR in 2008 but you have switched routes, to the EEA/EU track.

Does it mean that our time on a WP (since May 2003) will not count and we definetely have to wait until 2009?

PS. Thanks for your VERY QUICK answers

Joanna

Thanks for your reply John. And the time on a WP might have led to ILR in 2008 but you have switched routes, to the EEA/EU track. What do you mean 'you have switched routes'? Can you please explain. Actually, (perhaps this is a silly question :oops: ) what is the difference (if any) between ILR and ...

Hello I found this page today, while searching for an aswer of my question: can I apply for permanent residence (EEA3) or is it too early? I did a search on 'EEA3' but despite of some cases described, I am still not sure and would be grateful for your advice. Me and my husband (both Polish) came her...