Permanent Visa

Gino · Post by **Gino** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:31 am

Hi there,

Can anyone help me please?

My wife and I came to the UK 5 years ago, she's an EU citizen but I'm not.. We've received a Residence Permit.

Now, with the 5 year visa almost expired, we've been informed we need to apply for Permanent Residence. But, as we've been unemployed for about 2.5 years of the 5 years, we don't know if we'll be considered for a Permanent Permit. Right now, we're both working and finally "settled", we do have our place and good jobs. The thing is, i'm afraid they'll send me home (as I'm not a EU citizen).

What should we do?

Thanks

Chess · Post by **Chess** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:22 pm

You have to apply for ILR - as not having a valid Visa will create problems

Gino · Post by **Gino** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:23 pm

Hi Chess,

Isn't a Residence Permit a Valid Visa?

Gino · Post by **Gino** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 12:32 pm

I thought the Permanent Residence form EEA3/4 was the one to apply for ILR/Permanent Residence..

stedman · Post by **stedman** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 1:02 pm

I think what Chess is saying is if you wish to remain here you have few options besides applying for ILR.

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