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ARTICLE · 30 MAY 2024

More Changes To Pre-Settled Status Under The EU Settlement Scheme

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On 21 May 2024, the Home Office announced yet more changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. These changes will impact those who currently hold pre-settled status in the UK.

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Jasmine Theilgaard
Jasmine Theilgaard

On 21 May 2024, the Home Office announced yet more changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. These changes will impact those who currently hold pre-settled status in the UK. The announcement includes significant changes to the automatic extensions of pre-settled status which may be granted to individuals by the Home Office. Changes have also been made to the conditions under which a person's pre-settled status will lapse if they are absent from the UK. This article will outline the changes that have been announced, and the implications for those who currently hold pre-settled status in the UK.

Automatic Extensions of Pre-Settled Status

In September 2023, changes were made to Appendix EU of the Immigration Rules to allow an individual who holds pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme to have that leave extended automatically by the Secretary of State, without having to make an application. This reflected the judgement in the case of Independent Monitoring

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