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by Zerubbabel » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:27 pm
When I was in my twenties, I used to think like that: I live somewhere, I like the country, I work, pay taxes, volunteer for charities... I should be given the right to stay. With that thinking, I spent 10 years in Switzerland then one day I was asked to leave the country within 21 days. I left... but I understood many things since.
In immigration or anything else, no Administration is going to create a customized category for you.
There are predefined routes. You have to analyse your situation and see what routes you can fit in. Once you find the best route for you, you can then build a case and apply.
You were on EEA permit as Extended Family Member of an EEA national. You left your sponsoring family for your studies. Even if you visited your family on holidays and similar occasions, you weren't part of their household. You had your own address, bills, council tax... etc. This put you in a situation were you couldn't renew that EEA permit or upgrade to a permanent residence. The Home Office tests the conditions of being part of household and dependency when these permits holders apply for permanent residence.
At the moment, you spent 10 years in the UK but only 5 years with a valid residence. This doesn't open rights I am afraid.
However, your mum, as EEA national, can help you. That's really the strongest card you can play at the moment.