If the EEA national has lived in the UK for more than 3 months, you must provide evidence that they are a 'qualified person'. This evidence could include:
their contract of employment, wage slips and/or a letter from their employer, if they are a worker;
evidence of their National Insurance contributions, Construction Industry Scheme card (if applicable), lease on business premises, contracts, invoices, audited accounts and/or bank statements, if they are self-employed;
a school/college/university letter confirming their enrolment and the completion date of their course, and/or a bank statement or evidence of a grant or scholarship, if they are a student; or
evidence that they have sufficient funds to maintain themselves and their family members for the period of their residence in the UK, if they are self-sufficient.
Having an awful time meeting this requirement. We want to apply asap. I have no income and no expenses as I am living with a parent. A parent who is very willing to support my wife and child and accommodate them here in the UK.
But I never see anywhere on the EEA Family Permit forums, webpages or Application that sponsorship is taken into account.
Does anyone have any idea of how we can get approved with this situation. I know the obvious, income but we are ready to apply now and want to be together in UK in November. A job will come, just not quick enough.
Should I put Job Seeker, on the Application or Economically self sufficient or Unemployed. I amnot getting job seeker's allowance as we are afraid that if I am relying on public funds the application will be rejected right away. (If I need public funds how can I be expected to support my Wife and child. My Mother but how to I make they see and accept that.) There will be no problem getting long term jobs and our own place , just need to get my wife her first.
Any advice will as always be greatly appreciated.
Alan :-(
