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The EU Settlement Scheme allows eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members, to continue living, working and studying in the UK following the UK’s departure from the European Union.
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Although the main deadline to apply to the scheme has passed, it may still be possible to make a late application in certain circumstances. Individuals who already hold pre-settled status may also need to apply to convert their status to settled status once they meet the requirements.
Understanding your rights under the EU Settlement Scheme and ensuring your immigration status is secure is essential for continuing your life in the UK.
The deadline for most people to apply for pre-settled status was 30 June 2021, if you were joining a family member then your deadline will be based on the date of arrival in the UK after 31st December 2020, providing:
There are some exceptions to applying for pre-settled status after 30 June 2022 to find out if you are still eligible, please contact Ridley and Hall.
Call the Immigration Team If you have pre-settled status then you may be automatically converted to settlement if you have lived in the UK for 5 years continuously. You may have received an email from the Home Office about this. If you need to apply for settlement our team at Ridley and Hall can help contact us
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Although the main application deadline passed in June 2021, the Home Office may still accept late applications where there are reasonable grounds for missing the deadline.
Examples may include:
Each case is assessed individually, and it is important to provide clear explanations and supporting evidence when submitting a late application.
Call the Immigration Team In some cases, family members of EU, EEA or Swiss citizens may also apply under the scheme.
This can include:
The eligibility of family members depends on the timing of the relationship and the immigration status of the EU citizen.
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EU Settlement scheme
In some cases, yes. The Home Office may accept late applications where there are reasonable grounds for missing the original deadline. Each case is assessed individually.
Pre-settled status is granted to individuals who have not yet completed five years of continuous residence in the UK, while settled status provides permanent residence after five years.
Yes. Certain family members of eligible EU, EEA or Swiss citizens may apply under the scheme, depending on their relationship and the timing of their residence in the UK.
Yes. Many individuals become eligible to apply for British citizenship after holding settled status for a qualifying period, provided they meet the relevant requirements.
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