Sponsor

[sandmaster]

I am completing forms for my daughter in law who is applying for British citizenship and firstly needs a certificate for permanent residence. The form asks for the name of a 'Sponsor' but I cannot find a definition of that word for this purpose. Can anyone advise me if it has to be her employer or can it be myself or my son? Many thanks.

[Peter Pedant]

you re right sandy
I cant find any sensible answer

[Buenchico]

Is your daughter-in-law a citizen of an EEA country? If so, a sponsor needs to be a relative (with proof of that relationship to be provided). See Section 1.10 here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/505032/EEA_PR__03-16.pdf
and page 3 of the guidance notes here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/506058/EEA_PR__guide-to-supporting-documents_v1_3_2015-12-04_KP.pdf

If your daughter isn't a citizen of an EEA country, please tell us which form (instead of EEA(PR)) it is that you're filling in, as 'sponsor' might need to be interpreted differently under those circumstances.

[sandmaster]

Thanks Buenchico. My daughter in law is Hungarian, which is in the EEA. She has worked full time in the UK for over 8 years and has lived with my son for 3/4 years. They married year ago and have since bought their first house on a mortgage. I have the form EEA(PR) and the guidance notes but cannot find a definition of sponsor. I know that when my daughter emigrated to Australia her sponsor had to be an employer. I know the circumstances are very different here but I do want to get it 'right' first time. I thought it would be straight forward but although she is an EEA citizen married to a UK citizen she needs to obtain a permanent residence document before applying for British citizenship. Many thanks for your help.