I have been living in the UK exercising Treaty rights since 1999, but only decided to apply for documentation now. Here is my question:
In 2011 I was on unpaid leave from my work for part of the year. At the same time I was self-employed (part-time and paying the appropriate NICs) and I was studying (part-time). I was also claiming means tested benefits. I did not have an EHIC from another EEA country, nor did I have health insurance, as I had no idea I needed it at the time (and I was registered as a Home Student, not EU). Can 2011 count as a qualifying year or will my studies be a problem?
Do I have to declare the study, since it was part-time and I was working at the same time?
If 2011 does not count, could I use 2005-2010 as my qualifying years instead of 2010-2015? (which means it will be harder to get all the information required, but not impossible) Or should I just wait until next year to apply?
And another one: my employer has sponsored me to take some courses at university for the past three years (at less than part-time). Am I right in thinking that they do not affect my status? I have not declared a degree and I don't think I ever will.
And a final question about benefits: because the income from self employment was variable, the housing benefit I was getting changed several times over that year. Do I have to record every change in the form or can I give an average and explain in a cover letter?
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