How Do Criminal Convictions Affect Applications Under The EU Settlement Scheme?

In this post we ask how do criminal convictions affect EU nationals and their family members present or applying under the EU Settlement Scheme?

The answer to this question is complex, and involves when the convictions or conduct took place, whether deportation or expulsion action has been taken or is being considered, and whether the offence or conduct is such that it is 'conducive to the public good' for a person to be deported, expelled, or the convictions or conduct is such that an application is likely to be refused. Changes in the Immigration Rules in place from 1 January 2021 now govern how criminal convictions will impact on decisions about the status of EU nationals and their family members in the UK.