Changes to pre-settled status: Q&A with immigration experts | Webinar
Join us for a webinar on Wed 2nd August, from 6-7:30pm, on Zoom, where we will present the recent changes to the EU Settlement Scheme, around extensions of pre-settled status and automated upgrades to settled status for EU citizens and family members.
We will be joined by a representative from the Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA) and immigration lawyers who will take your questions.
We will also briefly go through how to apply for settled status, once you have five years of continuous residence in the UK, and point out a common trap people can fall into (adding additional evidence to past applications rather than starting a new application).
Our panel will include Immigration Lawyer Chris Benn (Seraphus), Head of Policy and Advocacy Kezia Tobin (the3million) and a representative from the IMA, the independent public body responsible for protecting the rights of EU citizens in the UK and which led the legal challenge against the Home Office that resulted in these changes to the EU Settlement Scheme.
About the changes
The Home Office announced people's pre-settled status will be extended by two years before it expires if they have not obtained settled status. In addition, in 2024, they will seek to automatically convert some eligible pre-settled status holders to settled status.
These changes were announced on 17th July through the Changes to the Immigration Rules and a Press Release by the Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick.
This comes off the back of the High Court ruling which found people with pre-settled status must not lose residence rights just because they do not make a second application to the EU Settlement Scheme before the expiry of their pre-settled status.
The judgment also clearly states people with pre-settled status should not be denied permanent residence rights after 5 years of lawful residence just because they do not make a second application under the scheme.
This legal case was brought by the Independent Monitoring Authority, and the3million and the European Commission intervened in the case.
In the webinar, we will go through the main repercussions of these changes, covering what they mean for EU citizens and taking questions from you. You can also send questions in advance to [email protected]. We will share how you can get involved in campaigning with the3million, to ensure the High Court judgment is implemented properly and your rights are not infringed.
