Yeah, I guess that's the best way to deal with it unfortunately. Pity though, as I was going to look for a job before this but I'm not sure what a new employer would say about asking for 2 days off (due to the EZY flight times to AMS) within the first few weeks of employment
FYI all: This is a copy of a response from Your Europe Advice (not the most useful, but it seems to state that the 'to acc'/'to join' issue is not a big deal as long as evidence can be provided; of course, this doesn't extend to airlines):
"The EU comprises an area in which the free movement of EU nationals is ensured. This freedom of movement is subject to detailed conditions which are set out in Directive 2004/38/EC. You can find out more at the following website:
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/ ... 152_en.htm
The rules are for the benefit of a non-EU national who is "joining" or "accompanying" their EU national family member (Article 3).
The Directive does not specify or mandate that a member state should be able to restrict entry to your non-EU family member if he is no longer accompanying, but instead joining you. The rules for restricting entry are limited, and the UK authorities are required to provide your partner an opportunity to prove that he is entitled to the benefit of the free movement provisions of the Directive. This is because the distinction is purely a factual one, and it should not affect his entitlement to enter.
The UK guidance supports this by setting out that this endorsement only provides an "indication" as to whether to require more or less detailed investigation as to how your partner is required to demonstrate further evidence of his entitlement to reside. You can find out more at the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ction3.pdf
The UK's current guidance similarly does not specify that the EEA family permit is invalid if there is a change where he is joining you. You can find the UK's current guidance at the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... rmit-eun02
Therefore, you should ensure that your partner has detailed evidence of his relationship and entitlement to enter as your family member.
Again, if you have any further comments or queries, feel free to contact us again.
Your Europe Advice. "
