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It follows straight from the EEA regulations that residence is subject to conditions and from that, logically, that your husband's residence card has lost its validity. The RC itself can't therefore be the basis for admission. But since all EEA related documentations are just that, i.e. do not grant a right that you wouldn't have without them, your husband must be allowed to enter on the basis of being a direct family member (carry the marriage certificate just in case). You may, however, have to explain your circumstances when entering. Since you are both together the IO might not even be asking but be prepared for that. It is hard to say what could possibly happen as not all IOs seem to have much knowledge of EEA regulations.katdema wrote:Even in the information regarding the 5 year residence card it does not say that card will no longer be valid if you are absent for more than 6 months all it says is you can't apply for permanent residence.
There are more conditions than just that one and it is the holder's responsibility to know about all of them (just like in the other visa/residence permit categories). In your case, it really doesn't matter and you shouldn't worry too much.katdema wrote:Should they not put in there somewhere or on your residence card "no longer valid if absent for x amount of months, years, whatever?
You will not have to be in a different queue! Residence Card holders are allowed to use the EU queue.katdema wrote:Do you think they will haggle him as we will have to be in a different queue?
katdema wrote:I think I will just phone and ask them what procedure they want me to follow. Just to be safe.
Thanks so much.
Hi! I'm in a similar situation as your husband. My husband is EEA, I'm non EEA with UK Resident Permit valid til July 2012. We've been living in US for a bit over 6 months now and we are thinking about going back to UK end of 2011 for good.katdema wrote:I think I will just phone and ask them what procedure they want me to follow. Just to be safe.
Thanks so much.