Questão jurídica principal
Whether the appellant had a right to renewal of the residence permit under Art. 17(2) LSEE despite separation
Decisão extraída
No. Since the spouses had been living separately, he could not rely on Art. 17(2) LSEE.
Fundamentação extraída
The provision grants a residence permit to the foreign spouse of a settlement permit holder only while the spouses live together.