An application for EU long-term resident status requires more than counting the years spent in Poland. The character and continuity of the residence history, periods spent outside Poland and other statutory conditions need to be considered together.
Not every period of stay is assessed in the same way
Different legal bases of stay may have different significance for the long-term resident route. A chronological review of the applicant’s immigration history is therefore an important part of preparation.
Absences and supporting conditions need to be checked
Time spent outside Poland and the applicant’s current circumstances may affect eligibility. These issues are better identified before the application is filed rather than after the authority raises them.
We review the residence history before the procedure begins
TRC Poland Law & Immigration assesses the available residence documents and the client’s history in Poland before determining whether the long-term resident route is appropriate and how the case should be prepared.
This material is general in nature and does not replace an assessment of an individual case. In residence and employment matters, the relevant documents, previous course of proceedings and the client’s circumstances may affect the appropriate legal and procedural approach.