How do I change status from Pre-Settled to Settled status?
If you have pre-settled status, you will be able to apply for settled status as soon as you reach your 5 years of continuous residence. You can read more about how to do this on this page of Settled’s website.
Absences impact continuous residence. If you are in any doubt about your absences, and whether you should apply for a fresh Pre-Settled Status, use this simple form to answer some YES / NO questions to check your situation: https://t3m-settledstatus-absences.paperform.co/