Hi Guys
I have some few questions to ask. To begin with, I will give few details about myself. I was married to EEA national for about 3 years and 3 months before our divorced date in February 2013. We lived together in the UK from March 2010 to February 2013. I applied for Retained Right of Residence on February and was issued another Residence Card. I got married to a non EEA National in late 2013. She is now living with me in the UK on a Student Visa. From March 2010 to March 2015 will make it five years. As such, I made an application for PR three weeks ago and also made a Spouse Visa application for my wife. All relevant document was submitted. To our surprise, my wife was sent a letter stating that since my application for ILR was still pending, I do not have a settled status. I believe this decision is wrong. Firstly, my application was for PR not ILR. Secondly, PR is automatic permanent residence after five years. I do not know whether I am correct or not. Hence, I would appreciate if anyone can answer my questions below.
(1) If I have regally reside in the UK for five years as a non EEA family member of EEA National, would I not automatically acquired a permanent residence in the UK without making an application for Residence Card?
(2) Is permanent residence in the UK not the same as “settled status”?
(3) Do I need to be issued a Permanent Residence Card before I would have “settled status”?
(4) Am I not within my right to apply for a Spouse Visa for my wife even if I have not been issued a Permanent Residence Card?
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