I'll be finishing my 5 years residency as a non EEA family member whats next?

[macky]

I'll be finishing my 5 years residency as a non EEA family member through Surrinder Singh law..whats next? is it permanent residence? can u give me a link please of what to do? tnx

[joebloggs]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eu...eea-nationals/

and in a yrs time citizenship

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/br...drequirements/

[macky]

tnx much!!!

[macky]

One more thing..should I apply for it now to be safe? Because processing takes 6 months?
tnx x

[Terpe]

One more thing..should I apply for it now to be safe? Because processing takes 6 months?
tnx x

Hi there macky,
Don't apply for PR before the five year requirement has been met.
The application form, EEA4, is available for non-EEA national family members who WANT to apply for a Permanent Residence card.

Permanent residence is also considered as 'settled status' which in principle is the same as ILR

You could apply for naturalisation (British Citizenship) with a PR card issued a year before your naturalisation application.

Here again, technically you don't need to apply for a PR card, but my personal advice would be to apply for it anyway.
Well, firstly it's free of charge, and secondly almost all the required documents for supporting evidence for naturalisation would be supplied at that time anyway.

As always, eventually you need to do some research and make your own choices.

Good luck, follow the rules, be compliant and all will be smooth sailing.

Happy new year