Hello again,
I would like to get some clarity over the RC for my non Eu husband.
We are applying for a Family Permit to enter UK. We would both be looking for employment once there. From what I understood he is allowed to work thanks to the FP, but after the initial 3 months I must prove to be exercising Treaty Rights so he can apply for a Residence Card. My questions:
1) I was told any kind of employment even part time qualifies as exercising treaty rights. Is there any minimum amount I must be earning? On the Directive it mentions that at least one pay slip must be provided unlike what I heard that a letter for the employer suffices.
2) What if I dont find employment but my husband does? The EEA form for RC seems open to the possibility as it allows one to fill with his employment details.
3) What if neither of us finds employment? I heard jobseekers have 6 months as long as they are "qualified" - but I didnt find reference to this in the Directive, where treaty rights are intended as:
- employed/self employed/ self sufficient.
Does that mean I have to prove being self sufficient while seeking for work, or does job seeker count in its own right?
4) I studied in London for 2 years (2007-2009) and in a different post, someone said I have already exercised Treaty Rights. Does that help in any way?
5) If job-seeking is counted towards Treaty Rights, then cant we apply for an RC as soon as we land?
I am a little concerned that if things are bleak and I dont find a job in 3 months, we will be kinda doomed. We are basing our relocation on the hope of going and finding work, both of us. If without an RC my husband has difficulty finding work (skeptical employers?) and I dont find it, Im not sure to what extent we are able to prove our funds being sufficient - and if he cant get the RC till I prove my TR it's a dog biting its tail scenario.
I know it says there is no minimum requirement of funds, but I somehow believe they would have a basic figure.
We are gathering all the courage we have to leave everything and go - as if one doesnt take a step, he will never move. I just hope we dont come off as crazy. Anyone has had a similar experience? Any advice?
thank you all so much and good luck!
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