Inform INIS about separation

[Bobby89]

Hi to all
I have a question. How should we inform INIS about separation with eu family member? Does it efect on my residency status any way?.
Note: I am not talking about going for retention.
Thanks

[max307]

I would recommend a written letter, that way they are obliged to at least acknowledge your correspondence and you have a paper trail just in case you need it in the future. Regarding your other question - to be honest is hard to tell, apparently if you continue to be married and the EU national is still residing in the country it won't affect your current permission.

Eventually you will need to apply for retention of a residence card if the EU national has departed from the state, or in the event of the divorce or annulment of marriage.

If you provide more details on your personal circumstances we can give you a better answer.

[Bobby89]

Thanks for fast response. We are only living separate. No intention to go for divorce. She is working and exercising her treaty right. We are married from last 4 years. I was just worried that may be if I tell INIs about separation they can cancel my current eustamp4.

[max307]

Thanks for fast response. We are only living separate. No intention to go for divorce. She is working and exercising her treaty right. We are married from last 4 years. I was just worried that may be if I tell INIs about separation they can cancel my current eustamp4.

No problem.

I don't think that your current Stamp 4 EUFAM will be revoked but maybe others here in the forum can give you a more definitive answer. I know other posters have been through similar situations.

You are doing the right thing here, better they hear the news from you and not from someone else. It will help your case moving forward.

[euspouse07]

Thanks for fast response. We are only living separate. No intention to go for divorce. She is working and exercising her treaty right. We are married from last 4 years. I was just worried that may be if I tell INIs about separation they can cancel my current eustamp4.

Eu treaty rights are ambiguous about the separation, however, it is always good to notify them about the change in your status. As per the law, you are not required to live under the same roof to prove as a couple. Even there is court judgment in regards to the same.
I would suggest you inform them upfront so won't have any issue extending your permission