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by Obie » Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:19 am
Hi Hassan,
Congratulations on receiving your residence card, and i am glad your case was considered within the EEA regulations.
I am not quite sure why the proxy marriage was not recognised by the caseworker, can you elaborate on which country the proxy marriage took place and whether a proxy marriage is recognised in that country.
Proxy marriage is not recognised under UK laws, but for immigration purpose, it will be recognised as a legal marrige if the country it was contracted recognise it as such.
Their is an implication in them choosing to consider your case under the extended family member category. What this essentially means is that you don't start to be a family member until the ResidenceCard was issued.
What this means in essence, is that your 5 years residence don't start to count until 2009 when your residence was finally processed, as opposed to 2007 when you got married.
Had your marriage been recognised, you will qualify to apply for PR in 2012.
I am puzzled as to why your lawyer advised you to apply PR now, as you are not frankly speaking qualified for it, but hopefully this will not become clear to the UKBA and you will succeed in your application.
I believe you have a better chance under legacy than PR through EU, but i will not speculate yet.
In any case, i wish you all the best and hope you succeed in your endeavour.
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