ARTICLE · 25 JUNE 2021

Forthcoming Changes For EEA/Swiss Nationals And Their Family Members

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The realities of the 2016 Brexit vote are only just beginning to become clear for EEA and Swiss nationals and their employers.

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Jackie Penlington

The realities of the 2016 Brexit vote are only just beginning to become clear for EEA and Swiss nationals and their employers. The deadline for EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members to submit their applications under the EU Settlement Scheme (the Scheme) is 30 June 2021 so they and their employers may have to act quickly.

Our experience has been that there is still a lack of understanding from business and personal clients as to what action they need to take.

The end of free movement under EU law on 31 December 2020 effectively means that EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members are divided into two categories:

Those where the EEA or Swiss national entered the UK prior to 11pm on 31 December 2020 and may be eligible to apply under the Scheme to remain long-term in the UK

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