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I am a joining family member who was granted pre-settled status a few weeks/months before I came to the UK. My status will expire before I complete five years of residence and become eligible for settled status. How can I ensure I do not lose status?
In December 2022, there was a High Court judgment which resulted in the Home Office announcing some changes to the EU Settlement Scheme in July 2023. These changes ensure that pre-settled status…Am I eligible to apply for (pre-)settled status now that the 30 June 2021 deadline has passed?
You can apply for (pre-)settled status if you are in one of the following categories:- You are an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen, or the family member of an EU/EEA or…
I saw that the IMA won a court case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful. What are the consequences of this case?
On 17 July 2023, the Government announced changes to the EU Settlement Scheme to reflect the High Court judgment. You can read the Home Office statement here:…Should I apply for settled status in light of the IMA case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful?
Yes, we strongly encourage anyone with pre-settled status to make an application for settled status as soon as they are eligible to do so. Although the Home Office have stated that they will try…I saw that the IMA won a court case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful. Does this mean that people with pre-settled status don’t need to do anything when their pre-settled status expires?
The Home Office announced in July 2023 that they will shortly start extending people’s pre-settled status by two years, without any action required by the status holder. We have created a Q&A…I saw that the IMA won a court case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful. Does this mean that I’ll automatically get settled status without needing to do anything?
Not necessarily. The Home Office have announced that at some point in 2024, they will start offering automated upgrades to some pre-settled status holders. We have created a Q&A document, with a…I saw that the IMA won a court case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful. I’ve been absent from the UK for too long - does this now mean I can still get settled status after all?
No. The judgment is about those pre-settled status holders who lose rights only because they do not make a second application to the EU Settlement Scheme before their pre-settled status expires.…I saw that the IMA won a court case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful. I was refused (pre-)settled status - does this court case mean I can now re-apply and get it?
In some circumstances this may be possible, for example if you have pre-settled status and were refused because you applied too soon to upgrade to settled status, before you had sufficient continuous…I saw that the IMA won a court case against the Home Office which says the EU Settlement Scheme is unlawful. Does that mean my (pre-)settled status is no longer valid?
Do not worry – your (pre-)settled status is still valid and the court case has not changed this. Pre-settled and settled status granted by the Home Office remain valid, and nothing about the…How can I access Government Gateway services if I don’t hold a UK passport or driving licence?
We wrote to HMRC last year asking why non-UK passports were no longer acceptable as verification for access to tax and other records. The withdrawal of…I am a non-EU citizen and was granted pre-settled status on the basis of my relationship with an EU family member. My family member has left the UK / passed away, will I still be able to apply for settled status?
(In this FAQ, we use EU citizens to mean EU, EEA or Swiss citizens, and non-EU to mean family members who are not EU, EEA or Swiss citizens.) If your EU family member has died, you can still apply…I am a non-EU citizen and was granted pre-settled status on the basis of my relationship with my EU partner. The relationship has broken down, will I still be able to apply for settled status?
(In this FAQ, we use EU citizens to mean EU, EEA or Swiss citizens, and non-EU to mean family members who are not EU, EEA or Swiss citizens.) If you were previously married or in a civil…I’m a non-EU citizen with EUSS status. I was refused boarding to return to the UK because I could not show a BRC and they would not accept my digital proof of status. What can I do?
Unfortunately you are not alone in this. We have written…I have an immigration status which is not connected to the EU Settlement Scheme. How do I create a share code?
This depends on whether you have a UKVI account. People with status under the EU Settlement Scheme do, but so will many others. If you applied for a visa and used the “UK Immigration: ID Check…I’m a dual EU / British citizen - which passport (or id card) should I use when booking a return trip from the UK to the EU?
When you cross any border, you need to prove that you have the right to enter that country, for the stated purpose of entering. See our…I’m a dual citizen - which passport should I show when entering the UK?
To answer this, first some general information about entering the UK. When you cross any border, you need to prove that you have the right to enter that country, for the stated purpose of entering…Can I apply for settled status if I am still waiting for a decision on my pre-settled status application?
If you reach 5 years’ residence, you can submit an application for settled status, even if you are still waiting for your pre-settled status application to be granted.What is the current situation with Comprehensive Sickness Insurance (CSI)?
CJEU Ruling On 10 March 2022, the European Court of Justice [CJEU] issued a ruling…If I travel, will I face any problems when coming back to the UK? I am outside the UK - will I be allowed to enter the UK? What are my rights to enter the UK? What documents will I need to show at the border?
The rules around the right to enter the UK are very complex and depend on many different pieces of legislation. Factors such as your nationality, whether you were living in the UK before 31st…What does ‘continuous residence’ or ‘continuity of residence’ mean?
Continuous residence, or continuity of residence, simply means living in the UK. However, too much absence from the UK can break continuity of residence. The rules are different depending on…questions about your rights? Learn more