There was a case that ruled that a person's current immigration status doesn't preclude them from applying for a visa under the Directive on Free Movement. Not sure of the case but I guess some of the more experienced members will know. If she was to apply for a visa for Spain, she (in theory) can't...
Getting the EEAFP might not be a problem. but the issue of dual nationality would come up when applying for EEA2; the form specifically asks if the sponsor is a British citizen. I'd be worried about lying on that hehe. The OP was lucky enough to get the EEA FP and seems to be looking to move back to...
Hey there Yeah - sounds like we're stuck in the boat indeed...and in the same part of the world. haha. I'm still going with the Surinder Singh route via another EU country. I've never considered the UK spouse visa (finances...) but I've noticed that some people say that it's now 5 years for citizens...
OP: Where are you living? Is it in Northern Ireland? If you've been living in Northern Ireland for more than 3 years with your Irish spouse, you may already be eligible for IRISH citizenship. See this link: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP11000014 See these points: "had, immediately befo...
Just a note: time in NI only counts as residence towards Irish citizenship for spouses of Irish nationals... A UK citizen would not be able to get Irish citizenship for his/her spouse via NI
I'm sure most people know that already...but I didn't want to give a confused message...
It totally counts! I'm a dual Irish/British citizen from N. Ireland and I'm planning to get my partner back into N. Ireland via Surinder Singh and then apply for Irish citizenship for him after living in N.I. for 3 years. You can see this link: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP11000014 "h...
I think you can go to register with the government employment agency, FAS. Hopefully they can help you find something. Also, register with all the recruitment companies in your area. Jobs in a cafe/bar/hostel will all be ok. May not be what you are qualified to do but, as long as they provide pay-sl...
It is legal but you may meet with opposition from people who don't know the rules. You should try to contact INIS to see if there is any way that they can suggest how you can provide your right to work. A print out of the Directive on Free Movement might work, but many employers are probably going t...
There's even less guidance on the Ireland Surinder Singh position than the UK one. If you're not in a major rush to get back to Ireland, you could still have your partner stay with you in Northern Ireland under the UK EEA Family Permit. That time still counts towards his 3 years of residence in Irel...
I'm not sure if I'm missing the point...but how can he possibly prove the date on which he is eligible to apply for EEA4 (PR) if he doesn't have an accurate record of his entry to the country? You will definitely be clear that his EEAFP is of no consequence in Dublin at all and the stamp put in his ...
Yes; CTA is common travel area. I guess the Garda stamp will not be accepted for UK immigration (that doesn't show when you entered the UK). :( However, some people have mentioned above that you don't need any form of stamp: "One do not have to prove how one entered the UK if applying under the...
That is a hassle. I'm really sorry I don't know any other way to contact the Embassy in AMS. Fingers crossed that someone else on here will come to the rescue! Otherwise (not ideal I know): put in a complaint to Solvit and see if they can do anything (the timelines will be an issue though). Also, em...
There shouldn't be fee but remember that WorldBridge is the processing company. They will have their own rules. You actually need to address your query with the [British] Embassy in question. Remind them of the Directive and they should be able to tell you how to move forward. WorldBridge will tell ...
They could take the train or Bus Eireann (they used to have a direct bus from Dublin Airport to Belfast). Both take just over 2 hours. Can't remember the price but I'm sure the OPs spouse should know.
I'm not really sure about this works but, in theory, they shouldn't be asking for proof of funds. However, someone else on this forum said that he was asked to show proof of having about 1300Euro per month to support him and his family. Never heard of Spain doing this. Hope someone comes back to you...
There might be no need to get family permit for a non visa national, but a non visa national must have an entry stamp into the UK if they were to be legally entering the country with the exception of EU citizens, I know travelling within the CTA is less of a hassle, one would not be deemed as enter...
Hi again all Can the non-EEA spouse of an Irish citizen (not dual national) visiting Spain with his/her partner (even though they are not planning to stay longer than 3 months) apply for a UK EEA Family Permit from Spain within the 3 months? They would not be planning to apply for Spanish residence ...
See this thread: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=15545 LOADS of info on the Directive here. A quick search on Google will give you even more info. Also, you/they need to specifically contact the Spanish Embassy which is nearest to the place where the application will be made (e.g. i...
