I hope some of you can help us with our query regarding permanent residence and naturalisation for a non EEA family member. I have read all other posts but couldnd't find a clear answer to my question re: difference ILR and permanent residence in relation to naturalisation so hope you are able to clarify things for me. The border agency pages are sooo unclear and we are still unsure what the difference is between ILR and permanent residence and if it is enough to have permanent residence (rather than ILR) when my husband is ready to apply for naturalisation in 12 months. Many thanks!!!
My husband (Brazilian) and I (German) have resided for a continuous period of 5 years in the UK and my husband now wants to apply for permanent residence. Can you please confirm that:
a) He will have to use form EEA 4.
b) I don't have to apply myself for permanent residence but can do so together with my husband filling in form EEA3.
c) He will not have to pass the citizenship test to apply for permanent residence as a family member of an EEA national (myself), only when he decides to apply for naturalisation.
d) Application for permanent residence a an EEA family member is free.
c) He will be able to apply for naturalisation after a further 12 months of permanent residence if he chooses to do so and doesn't need to apply for indefinite leave to remain beforehand.
Many thanks.
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