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Permanent residence definition

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What does Permanent residence mean?

Right to reside permanently (without limitation of time) in the United Kingdom in accordance with Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006, SI 2006/1003.

The following persons may acquire the right to reside in the United Kingdom permanently: (1) an EEA national who has resided in the United Kingdom in accordance with SI 2006/1003 for a continuous period of five years; (2) a family member of an EEA national who is not himself an EEA national but who has resided in the United Kingdom with the EEA national in accordance with the SI 2006/1003 for a continuous period of five years; (3) a worker or self-employed person who has ceased activity; (4) the family member of a worker or self-employed person who has ceased activity; (5) a person who was the family member of a worker or self-employed person where (a) the worker or self-employed person has died; (b) the family member resided with him immediately before his death; and (c) the worker or self-employed person had resided continuously in the United Kingdom for at least the two years immediately before

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Applying to confirm permanent residence [Archived]

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: What does IP completion day mean for Immigration?. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview.This Practice Note sets out the procedure for confirming the acquisition of permanent residence under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (EEA Regs 2016), SI 2016/1052. For details on the conditions for...

Acquiring permanent residence early [Archived]

ARCHIVED: this Practice Note is no longer maintained as it covers the implementation of EU free movement law in the UK prior to IP completion day, on which date domestic legislation implementing EU free movement law was revoked, subject to certain savings and modifications. For further details, including of the relevant savings and the position of CJEU case law, see Practice Note: What does IP completion day mean for Immigration?. The Practice Note has been retained in archived form for historical interest, because EU law as previously implemented in the UK remains relevant in certain limited situations. For historical versions of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, including immediately prior to revocation, see Legislation.gov.uk. For the ongoing development of EU free movement law in EU Member States, see: Immigration, employment & share incentives (EU Law)—overview.This Practice Note covers the circumstances where PR can be acquired early by European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members residing in the UK under EU free movement law. Throughout this...

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House of Commons library briefing on SNP immigration bill

The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on an SNP-backed private members' bill. The Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill, sponsored by Stephen Gethins MP of the Scottish National Party (SNP), seeks to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant the Scottish Parliament legislative competence over immigration matters. Currently, immigration is a reserved matter under the Scotland Act, meaning it is controlled by the UK Parliament. The bill proposes removing immigration-related provisions from the list of reserved matters, effectively transferring responsibility to the Scottish Parliament. The SNP argues for more generous visa rules for Scotland, citing its reliance on migration for population growth. The bill's second reading is scheduled for 25 April 2025.

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