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Hello,

We are an EEA couple who have married and lived in the UK, in the same town for 8 years now. We have decided to apply together for naturalisation since we feel this is our home. We both have worked for a continuous period of 8 and 6 years respectively. My husband has always been in full time work. However, myself (the wife) have been unemployed for the last 2 years (since July 2011) voluntarily. I have been doing voluntary educational work for a charity (notvocational/related to previous employment) and we been living off my husbands income and we do have savings.
I have never claimed/been on any benefits and never been on Jobseekers allowance. So, my questions are:
- is this a problem since I haven't been working for the past 12 months?
- the fact that i did work for 6 years continuously means that i am considered a worker/employee, although i am no longer working, and consequently have the right to permanently reside here?*
- or do I have to be considered a self-sufficient person? if not what other option? 'family member'?
- if self-sufficient do i have to get comprehensive insurance cover for both of us?

Thank you all so much for your help. It's much appreciated.

*http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/cbtmanual/cbtm10070.htm
"A person who has a permanent right of residence
The following persons shall acquire the right to reside in the United Kingdom permanently
an EEA national or Swiss national who has resided in the United Kingdom and has had a right to reside here for a continuous period of five years;"

As you've worked for more than 5 years you have automatic PR the day you completed 5 years. Same goes for your husband. You just need to provide proof. You'll get discount for joint application if you provide marriage certificate. Three is no need to prove self sufficiency or comprehensive health insurance.

Also see Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting
And: Standard requirements for naturalisation

Thank you so much! That's really helpful.
The guidelines from the Guide & Booklet AN aren't very clear and the info on the internet makes everyone even more confused.

Lis Tener wrote:Thank you so much! That's really helpful.
The guidelines from the Guide & Booklet AN aren't very clear and the info on the internet makes everyone even more confused.

where are you from?
If you are A8 citizen have you done WRS?

I'm from one of the countries that joined the EC before the 90's. So, in this case do you agree with what 'facts' has advised?
Do you think the NCS would be willing to tell me if my situation is OK?

I'm still a bit worried since the Form/Guide/Booklet make it sound like i really have to fit into one of their categories (employee, business-partner, self-employed, director). And also they ask for my situation for the last 6 years for which i only have been employed for 4yrs, even though in total i've got P60's for 6 years.

Thank you ever so much.

Today I got all documents back from HO by post. They say they need "alternative evidence of residence" for the period that I have been unemployed (2011-2013). Do you think a letter confirming my volunteer work for Charity would be accepted as evidence?

Any advice please?