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Get permament resident status :-)

I don't think UK will exit EU, it sounds like their government is trying to get a better hand in negotiations that's all. UK leaving EU would destroy post-WWII order.

Having that said - it's right of their society to vote whatever they feel is right, permament resident status is the answer.

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I'd say it is past negotiations. The referendum probably puts them actually now in the weaker position. If people opt for the EU, Brussels could easily ignore any claims for further privileges, after all the EU has been officially backed by the British people.

And if people opt for leaving, well, then the decision is clear anyhow.

As for the vote next week, I have no idea what to expect. At the last debate Cameron-vs-Farage, I did have the feeling that Cameron was slightly nervous - but that was just a subjective impression.

I did not think about UK's position post referendum if they voted to stay. Indeed it looks like UK government is pushed a bit against the wall.

Well, either way obtaining a permament resident would be a wise thing to do :-)

Do you mean a residence card? That does not seem to be applicable to EU citizens (at least at the moment).

You can obtain this status and the only condition is how long did you stay in the country.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-docum...

You meant the certificate? Sorry, my bad.

That's what they call it in IMMI.

I could get UK citizenship if I ask for it, and I would have done that if it was the other way around (my country leaving the EU, instead of the UK).

The way I see it, the main argument to leave the EU is to reduce immigration, it would be pointless if we stay in anyway :)

As far as I can tell, the main argument is about democracy vs un-elected individuals.

I would rather not go into that, but I've heard this several times and I think it misrepresents the situation:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36429482

Unfortunately, the BBC is extremely biased. Far worse than it used to be. Probably best to read from other inversely biased sources too :)

Well, who knows how will it work if UK leaves EU - what if they get an agreement similar to Switzerland :-)

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