Permanent Residence application returned

[ElenaDi]

Me and my partner recently submitted simultaneous applications for Permanent Residence. I am an EEA national (Bulgarian) having excersised Treaty rights in the UK for 5 years and my partner who is a non-EEA national (Indian) has been on a status of my dependent (of an EEA National) for the past 5 years. We applied on forms EEA3 and EEA4 respectively.

My application just came back approved (this took 4 months) however his was returned due to insufficient documents as to a 5 year continuous residency in the UK.

I believe that's NOT a requirement according to their guidelines and the EEA4 application form.
This is a requirement for the EEA member (myself) but NOT the EEA Family member dependent.

Can someone confirm it either way?

Thanks in advance.

[Jambo]

On the contrary, it is almost the only requirement for the non-EEA national.

If you have been granted PR, the only two things he needs to prove are his relationship to you and continuous residence in the UK (upto 6 months of absences are allowed each year).

[Jambo]

Although it might be hidden among the long list of the supporting documents but on page 20 of the EEA4 form:

As evidence of residence in the UK by you and your family members both currently and continuously over 5 years:

[] Proof of residence: this can include tenancy agreements, utility bills and bank statements. For children this could include letters from their school.