yuiop wrote:I understand they are not Visas, but they still need to be approved. In the case of self-sufficient or student, we need to prove that we can support ourselves financially. We know we can, as we have been doing for a couple of years, but what is enough for us might not be considered enough for the Home Office.
This seems rather strange though. You are basically saying that we either are qualified persons or not, and having the "piece of paper" won't change that. Well, in that case, if our application was denied, this would mean that we are not qualified, wouldn't it? Wouldn't that mean that we would not be allowed to stay? If we can stay even after the application is the denied, then what would be the point in applying after all?
She had already been studying at this uni for two years, just starting a new degree. She has already received an Unconditional Offer. What exactly do you mean by confirmatory documentation? Is it proof of financial support?
Many thanks!
There are 2 things here: status and a document proving that status; that is the optional RC which is merely a
confirmatory document.
If an application is denied it can mean you don't have such a status OR you haven't proved your status.
If you have no rights at all (eg due to a sham marriage; yes - it happens) then you would probably be 'invited' to leave UK.
if you were refused due to an inadequate application just apply again with rock-solid (if not unimpeachable) supporting evidence.
No need to leave as the full power and weight of EU law would still be behind you.
Takeaway
If Union citizen is a
qualified person then you and spouse will have full rights to enjoy in UK: to reside, to work, to study.
That's the elegance and beauty of free movement based on EU law.
The RC simply proves this status to anyone who needs to know, eg an employer, a landlord or university admissions officer.
The RC doesn't confer that status.
Suggest uni is always kept fully up to speed on wife's status.
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