EU Settlement Scheme

As a consequence of the post-Brexit immigration regulations, the EU Settlement Scheme is a temporary solution aimed at registering all resident European nationals and their family members. It is just temporary, but it has been prolonged well beyond the original transitory period to give everyone ample time to apply.

EU nationals with Settled or Pre-Settled Status may be certain that they will not be compelled to leave the country – or deported – at a later point, and that they will be allowed to live and work in the UK without interruption.

 

Settled Status

Applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who can establish 5 years of continuous residency in the UK, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man are awarded Settled Status. Unless you are a joining family member, you must have begun residing in the United Kingdom by December 31, 2020.

You will be permitted to stay in the UK permanently if you are given Settled Status. If you have Settled Status, you can stay outside the UK for up to 5 years in a row (or 4 years if you are a Swiss citizen) without losing it.

 

What are the requirements for the settled status?

To be eligible for Settled Status, you must demonstrate to UK Visas & Immigration that:

• You are a member of the European Economic Area (EEA); or

• You are a member of a relevant EEA citizen's family; or 

• You are a family member who has retained the right of residence due to a relation with a relevant EEA citizen; or

• You have a derivative right to reside; or

• You have a Zambrano right of residence; and

• You began residing in the United Kingdom by December 31, 2020 (or you are an accompanying family member who came after December 31, 2020 and then completed a continual qualifying term of residence of at least 5 years); and

• You have lived in the country for at least 5 years in a row.

Pre Settled Status 

Applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme who are unable to establish 5 years of continuous residence in the UK are awarded Pre Settled Status. By December 31, 2020, you must have begun residing in the United Kingdom. If you're a joining family member, your EU, EEA, or Swiss family member should have been living in the UK at the time of your relationship's formation.

From the moment you are awarded Pre Settled Status, you will be permitted to stay in the UK for another 5 years. If you have Pre Settled Status, you can stay outside the UK for up to two years without losing your status. If you wish to be eligible for Settled Status, you must maintain "continuous residence."

You will be able to apply for Settled Status after demonstrating 5 years of continuous residence in the UK. Before your Pre Settled Status expires, you must submit this application.

 

What are the requirements for pre settled status?

To be eligible for Pre Settled Status, you must demonstrate to UK Visas & Immigration that:

• You are an eligible EEA citizen; or

• You are a member of a relevant EEA citizen's family; 

• You are a family member who has retained the right of residence due to a relationship with a relevant EEA citizen; or

• You have a derivative right to reside; or 

• You have a Zambrano right of residence; and

• By the 31st of December 2020, you had established residency in the United Kingdom; and

• Because you have not completed a continuous qualifying period of residence of at least 5 years, you are not eligible for Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

• To be eligible for Pre Settled Status as a joining family member, you must demonstrate to UK Visas & Immigration that:

 You are a member of a relevant sponsor's joining family; or

• You are a family member who has been granted the ability to remain in the United States as a result of a connection with a sponsor; and

• Because you have not completed a continuous qualifying period of residence of at least 5 years, you are not eligible for Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme.

What can Sindhu Immigration Services do for you?

Our immigration lawyers at Sindhu Immigration Services (SIS) are qualified and certified to help you with any of your immigration concerns. Even if you need help demonstrating your five years of ongoing residency for the EU Settlement Scheme or guidance on how to sponsor a loved one to join you, our family immigration attorneys are here to guide you. We have been in the field for a long time and are well versed in the issues and complexities that customers may encounter during the application process, and we can help you!

 

EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit

Non-EEA nationals who desire to travel to and enter the UK to join or accompany a close family member who is an EEA citizen are eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit.

Non-EEA citizens who might want to join or accompany a close relative who is an eligible person of Northern Ireland or an eligible native born British citizen, or family members of British citizens who have resided with that British citizen in another EU country prior to 31 December 2020, can apply for EU Settlement Scheme Family Permits.

 

What are the criteria for a Family Permit under the EU Settlement Scheme?

To be eligible for an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit, you must demonstrate to UK Visas & Immigration that you:

• You are a member of a relevant EEA citizens' joining family

• Within 6 months of the date of application, you shall accompany the EEA citizen to the UK or join them in the UK

• Your familial relationship started before December 31, 2020

 

Why should you go with Sindhu Immigration Services to help you with your family permit?

Our immigration barristers help EEA citizens' family members migrate to and settle in the UK on a regular basis, including the EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit route. We can facilitate you with professional guidance on the prerequisites for an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit, an impartial assessment of your chances of qualifying for an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit, and professional assistance with the preparation of an EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit application or appeal.

We take pleasure in being responsive and proactive in understanding and addressing the needs of our clients. We are a motivated group committed to delivering clear and accurate immigration assistance to family members of EEA nationals in a professional and pleasant manner.

Frontier Worker Permit 

The Frontier Worker Permit, which became available in December 2020, is a new form of visa. Following the end of free movement in December 2020, the work permit was created to meet the demands of EU nationals. Frontier Workers are persons who work in one nation and reside in another. With the EU's freedom of movement, this sort of lifestyle has become increasingly common. Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU and the conclusion of the Brexit transition period, EU nationals will no longer be able to freely travel between the UK and other EU nations.

The UK government is required under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to guarantee that border employees who worked in the UK before December 31, 2020 keep their free movement rights. The consequence was the creation of the new Frontier Worker Permit.

People from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein can work in the UK under the Frontier Worker Permits. The permission is usually valid for five years.

 

Who is eligible to work as a frontier worker?

The Frontier Worker Permit Scheme is only open to citizens of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Furthermore, you must be classified as a primary resident of a country other than the United Kingdom. If you have spent less than 3 months in the UK in any 1 year period, you may satisfy the main residence criterion. Provided you spend more than 3 months in the UK in a year, you may still be entitled if you returned to your home country at least once every six months or twice in the year.

Applicants for the Frontier Worker Permit Scheme must also fulfil the criteria for working in the United Kingdom. The following are the working requirements:

• By December 31, 2020, you must have begun working in the UK while residing in another nation.

• You must be eligible for the permission for the task you undertake.

• Since you started working here, you must have worked in the UK at least once per 12 months.

 

How can Sindhu Immigration Services assist you?

The completion of the Brexit transition period and the introduction of free movement between the UK and the EU has resulted in significant changes to UK immigration regulations. Many EU and EEA individuals have experienced difficulties as a result of this, including disruptions in their work schedules and anxiety about their futures. Our skilled immigration attorneys are here to assist you. Our attorneys are all up to date on the most recent changes to UK immigration law and can assist you in navigating the post-Brexit UK immigration system.

If you are an EU or EEA citizen who worked in the UK before the end of free movement, our attorneys can assist you in obtaining a Frontier Worker Permit, allowing you to continue working in the UK. If you are not sure if you are qualified for this permit or if there are better immigration options for you, our attorneys can provide you with expert immigration counsel you can trust.