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How long does it take to get EU settlement status?

“It usually takes around 5 working days for complete applications to be processed if no further information is required, but it can take up to a month.” Although some EU Settlement Scheme applications may be decided within a month, that does not seem to be the norm.

How do I check my settled status progress?

You can contact the EU Settlement Scheme Resolution Centre to check the progress of your application….Your decision letter will also tell you if you can:

1. apply again.
2. ask for the decision to be looked at again – this is called an ‘administrative review’
3. appeal the decision.

How long does the EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit take?

An application for an EEA Family Permit can only be made from outside the UK and is usually processed within 20 working days. There is no application fee. If the application is successful, the EEA Family Permit will be issued as a vignette in the passport of the non-EEA national and will be valid for 6 months.

Can I travel while waiting for EU settlement scheme?

EUSS applicants are technically permitted to travel whilst their application is pending. However, depending on the nationality of the applicant, they may have issues re-entering the UK.

Can settled status be refused?

Receiving notice that your application for Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status has been refused can be a stressful experience. However, by instructing an experienced immigration lawyer, you can be confident that you will get the best advice on how to have the refusal decision swiftly reversed.

Can I travel while waiting for EU Settlement Scheme?

What happens if you don’t have EU settlement scheme?

If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen and have not made an application to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021, you will become unlawfully present and will be at risk of losing access to employment and benefits, as well as being subject to other sanctions, such as being unable to rent from a private landlord in …

What is proof of living in the UK?

If you are a Non-EEA National, you need to include your passport to prove you have lived in the UK for the relevant 3- or 5-year period. If you do not have your passport or it was not stamped when you entered the UK, you need to include letters (for example, from your employer or government department) as proof.

How long does it take to get approved for settlement scheme?

Although some EU Settlement Scheme applications may be decided within a month, that does not seem to be the norm. In fact, many applicants can wait over six months and some have faced delays of over a year before their case has been decided.

How many applications have been made under the EU Settlement Scheme?

The application process for the EU settlement scheme has been in operation since March 2019 and so far about two million applications have been made under the EU Settlement Scheme. The Status of EU Citizens in the UK – What is the EU settlement scheme and when do I need to apply? Can I apply for settled status?

How long does it take to get settled status?

Freedom of Information figures show that at least 36,000 settled status applications have taken over three months to get a decision.

Who can apply for settled status after Brexit?

If you are an EU national, or the family member of an EU national and want to remain in the UK free from immigration control after the 30 th June 2021, you should apply for settled status. The same applies to persons who are born in the UK but are not a British Citizen or are married to a British Citizen and are from the EU.

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