Hi ,you can apply right way the residence permit ,all they need is for you husband to meet the maintance requirements, I will advice you to tell your hubby to read the maintainace requirements at the migration website ,you need to proof you have met in person of course that's not a problem for you guys since you are married ,photo s of you together and the marriage certificate .apply right way since the waiting is long for some cases .and also further more theirs a Facebook page for us who are waiting .