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Hi

I hold an EEA Family Permit at the moment which expires in May 2018

I will be applying for my residence card in order to prove my right to reside in the UK with my husband.

As of now, my husband and I are looking for work. As soon as we are employed, I will collect my paperwork and submit it to the home office with sufficient proof of our relationship.

I need advise on what is to be done if my Family Permit expires before the decision on my card is taken by the Home Office.
Am I supposed to stay back in the UK and wait for the decision or return to my home country (India)? Would it be illegal to stay in the UK once my permit expires?

Any feedback would be helpful.

Thank you

Best wishes
Simran

About a month after you start the application, after the biometrics, Home Office will send you a Certificate of Application which allows you to work, do not leave the country before the outcome of the application otherwise you will need to apply again for another Family Permit.