Permanent Residence Card EU3FAM

[nojoyfrominis]

Do people on 10 year permanent residence EU3FAM still need to meet EUtR criteria ie Eu spouse in employment etc. Irp card says EUfam.

[littlerr]

No. Both the EU person and the non-EU spouse can get Permanent Residence after 5 years, and this right is without any condition such as having a job or having sufficient resources.

The only caveat is that you will lose your PR if you live outside the country for more than 2 consecutive years.

[griffith]

Hi.
My question is a bit off topic.
How long you had to wait to get a permanent card decision.
Can you please share timeline?
Acknowledgement date?
Temporary permission date?
Permanent card approval date?

Many thanks

[nojoyfrominis]

No. Both the EU person and the non-EU spouse can get Permanent Residence after 5 years, and this right is without any condition such as having a job or having sufficient resources.

The only caveat is that you will lose your PR if you live outside the country for more than 2 consecutive years.

Thanks. The reason I asked is because the approval letter says to inform eutr of any change in circumstances

[littlerr]

Yes you are required to inform them of any change of circumstances. They need to be always kept up-to-date. However, they cannot do anything to you if you lose your job, claim social benefit, or simply because you decide to quit your job and stay at home. They are no longer able to force you to be in good financial situation.

[nojoyfrominis]

Thanks littlerr for your help as always

[Sunflower35]

Hi littler, just to clarify, I am an EU citizen and my wife got permanent residence card for 10 years , i am in full time employment and never been jobless/on benefits but suppose GOD forbid I lost my job and start getting benefits, will that effect my wife’s status ? Thanks in advance

[littlerr]

Hi littler, just to clarify, I am an EU citizen and my wife got permanent residence card for 10 years , i am in full time employment and never been jobless/on benefits but suppose GOD forbid I lost my job and start getting benefits, will that effect my wife’s status ? Thanks in advance

No. You will be entitled to social benefits and it will not affect her permanent residence card (hence it's called 'permanent'). Use of social benefits can only affect your eligibility to apply for citizenship (and not hers, if she is not using social benefits).

[Sunflower35]

Thank you littlerr for your reply .