Brexit Deadline Day: Successfully Navigating The Complexities Of The EU Settlement Scheme

With Brexit deadline day fast approaching and the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming, many EU Nationals are rushing to register under the EU Settlement Scheme to protect their rights in the UK post-Brexit. The scheme has been in full swing since 30^th March, however it has not been without its flaws and complications.

As of May 2019, it has been estimated that over 600,000 Europeans and their families have applied for settled or pre-settled status under the settlement scheme. But for all these applicants, the process has not been smooth sailing. The first issue that repeatedly comes up has been confusion as to when EU Nationals must live in the UK by to take advantage of the scheme. Although originally the deadline for moving to the UK was December 2020, a no-deal Brexit will cut short that extended deadline to 31^st October 2019, meaning EU citizens must act fast should they wish to migrate to the UK. Those that are not aware of the changing deadlines risk losing any