Hi, I am looking for some advice on an ambiguous situation regarding "exercising EU Treaty Rights" definition.
I first entered the UK as a non-EU/EEA citizen in 2009 under a Tier 4 general student visa (until 2013), which was then extended by 4 more years for postgraduate study (without interruption). I am currently still enrolled in a postgraduate course. However, in late 2014 I also became an EU citizen of the country where I grew up before coming to the UK.
I would like to apply for British citizenship in due time and I seem to satisfy all the requirements except I am not sure about my "permanent residence" status. EU citizens receive it automatically after 5 years of "exercising Treaty Rights". I have been in the UK legally for 5+ years as a student, which would qualify. Except that I only became an EU citizen recently - does this still qualify me for "permanent residence"? I could not find any information that would specify this on the gov.uk website.
For further information, since mid-2014 (before becoming EU citizen), I have been married to an EU citizen who has been exercising Treaty Rights (as a student) in the UK for 5+ years.
Ultimately, I would like to apply for British citizenship by the simplest and fastest route available to me. Given the above circumstances, what are my best options? Any insight, help or advice would be much appreciated, this forum has been very useful in the past! Many thanks!
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