EEA2 when Non-EEA works and EEA doesn't?

[tom4]

Hi All,

I am Non-EU/EEA, non-visa-required, wife is EU/EEA.
We both live in a third EU/EEA country.

If we move to UK can I get EEA2 if I am working and she is not?
Can we get it after we arrive?
How long does it take?
Can I work in the meantime?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

[Plum70]

If we move to UK can I get EEA2 if I am working and she is not?

You can obtain a UK residence card provided your EU spouse is exercising a treaty right. In this case - Self sufficiency based on your employment? Remember that your EU spouse would need to take out Comprehensive Sickness Cover for the duration of Self sufficiency.

Can we get it after we arrive?

Yes.

How long does it take?

Varied, but current averages are between 7 - 12 months.

Can I work in the meantime?

Most probably not as you would need to convince employers of your rights to work in the absence of the appropriate permit.

[tom4]

Plum 70,
You said "Most probably not as you would need to convince employers of your rights to work in the absence of the appropriate permit."

Do you mean that I can legally work but that employers might need to be convinced?
I suppose that showing them the relevant legislation would take care of that?

[bumpe]

Hi Plum70 am in the same position here. is a comprehensive insurance the main requirement?
And for me the HO has asked for a comprehensive HI that covers both of us, is mine needed as am working?

Another question how did you get that info were you on the same position?

Thanks man

[bumpe]

If we move to UK can I get EEA2 if I am working and she is not?

You can obtain a UK residence card provided your EU spouse is exercising a treaty right. In this case - Self sufficiency based on your employment? Remember that your EU spouse would need to take out Comprehensive Sickness Cover for the duration of Self sufficiency.

Can we get it after we arrive?

Yes.

How long does it take?

Varied, but current averages are between 7 - 12 months.

Can I work in the meantime?

Most probably not as you would need to convince employers of your rights to work in the absence of the appropriate permit.

Hi Plum70 am in the same position here. is a comprehensive insurance the main requirement?
And for me the HO has asked for a comprehensive HI that covers both of us, is mine needed as am working?

Another question how did you get that info were you on the same position?

Thanks man

[Plum70]

Plum 70,

Do you mean that I can legally work but that employers might need to be convinced?

Yes

I suppose that showing them the relevant legislation would take care of that?

Unfortunately showing a prospective employer legislation w/out a RC will most likely not work (many people have tried and confirmed this, me inclusive!).

However, once you receive your certificate of application stating your right to work while the application is being processed, you may be able to secure a job. Still it may not be easy as a growing number of employers are petrified of being fined for employing illegal workers and would rather employ people who do not need permits or already have them.

[Plum70]

Hi Plum70 am in the same position here. is a comprehensive insurance the main requirement?

For self sufficiency, yes.

And for me the HO has asked for a comprehensive HI that covers both of us, is mine needed as am working?

I am not sure, but I think only the self sufficient person needs this.

Another question how did you get that info were you on the same position?

Have a read of the EU Directive 2004/38/EC and the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006