Settled status for EU Citizens – December 31 2020
Settled Status for EU Citizens
EU citizens living in the UK will need to apply for the Settled Status to continue living in the UK after June 2021.
All the details of the EU Settled Status in this guide are still subject to the parliamentary approval in the UK.
Follow this guide to learn more about the settled status application process, requirements, and how we can assist with your application.
Settled Status in the UK refers to the immigration status granted to eligible EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, as well as their family members, who were living in the UK before the end of the Brexit transition period (December 31, 2020). It allows individuals to continue living and working in the UK without any immigration restrictions. Settled Status is part of the UK government’s EU Settlement Scheme, which was introduced to protect the rights of EU citizens and their family members residing in the UK after Brexit. Once granted Settled Status, individuals are granted the right to stay indefinitely in the UK and enjoy various benefits and services.
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK is an immigration status that grants an individual the right to live and work in the country without any time restrictions. ILR is also known as settlement or permanent residency. It allows individuals to stay in the UK for an indefinite period and provides them with a wide range of benefits, such as access to public funds, healthcare, and education.
Settled Status Overview
The UK government has unveiled details about the proposed EU Settlement Scheme, a system introduced for the EU citizens and their family members to obtain UK immigration status. The immigration scheme suggests a framework to secure the rights of EU citizens living in the UK following Brexit.
Details for the EU settlement scheme were recently published by the Home Office following the draft withdrawal agreement with the European Union regarding the rights of EU citizens living in the UK. The scheme promises to guarantee the same rights to work, study, benefits and public services as of pre-Brexit to all the EU citizens living in the UK and their family members.
Although the detailed design is yet to be laid before the parliament for approval, the scheme is planned to roll out in phases later this year before opening up fully by 30 March 2019. The deadline for applications under the scheme has been stated as 30 June 2021.
