Minimum Earnings to qualify for Permanent Residence
I am an Italian National. Am I required to earn some minimum amount of income every year to qualify for Permanent Residence. I have been on and off with jobs.
Though there is no minimum income stipulated in the European rules, the UK Home Office may refuse Permanent Residence Applications if the income of the applicant is lower than the HMRC thresholds for NI contributions.
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Further, whenever, you were off from work, the Home Office expects you to be registered as a Job-seeker. If you have not been registered as a Job-seeker, then you should at least be able to produce evidence that you were actively looking for work, such as email exchange with Recruiters, emails confirming CV sent to recruiters/employers, job interview confirmations, employment offers, etc.
Though there is no minimum income stipulated in the European rules, the UK Home Office may refuse Permanent Residence Applications if the income of the applicant is lower than the HMRC thresholds for NI contributions.
For detailed explanation, please click on the below link:
EEA / European Union Nationals - Minimum Earnings required to qualify for Permanent Residence after living and working in the UK for at least 5 consecutive years
Further, whenever, you were off from work, the Home Office expects you to be registered as a Job-seeker. If you have not been registered as a Job-seeker, then you should at least be able to produce evidence that you were actively looking for work, such as email exchange with Recruiters, emails confirming CV sent to recruiters/employers, job interview confirmations, employment offers, etc.