Applying for ILR

[juanitajv]

I just wanted to check, can I apply for perm res/ILR before the end of my residence card? Me and my un-married partner (Czech national) have resided in the UK since September 2008. First 6 months for me was on an EEA Fam permit, then a 1 year Fam residence permit, and then since Jul 2010 Fam Res card, valid until Jul 2015. However next year Sept will be my 5 year anniversary of living in the UK. I've heard via a friend that the 5 years I would have done by then should count toward the 5 years that you have to do before perm res/ILR..Is this true? Could I apply next year already for this then or does it have to be at the end of my res card?

[Obie]

Your time will be counted from 2008, because the UK recognised you as a family member from that period, by issuing you with an EEA family permit.

Therefore by virtue of Regulation 7(3) you have been a family member since 2008, and you should be fine to apply in the Autumn of 2013.