A possible situation is if they perform Islamic ceremony and than live 2 years together than she could file an application for EEA family member. The risk obvious being that his status will still be an overstayer and he will be liable to be detained and removed in the two years. The other solution w...
After the marriage to you she could apply for a 5 year residence card based on yourself being her husband and qualified. This residence card will allow her to work and/or become self-employed.
