Do You Need To Make A Late Application For Settled Status?

The deadline for applying to the European Settlement Scheme to obtain pre-settled or settled status passed on 30 June 2021.  However, the Home Office has made it clear that there is flexibility and late applications will be considered.  This provision may not last forever and anyone who has missed the deadline should take action immediately to apply.

A number of people are under a misapprehension that it is only the newly arrived EU citizens that need to apply and that the previous Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status still applies, particularly for EU citizens who have lived in the UK for a number of years. This is not the case, however, it is important to retain evidence of ILR to support your application for settled status.  All documents that you provide as evidence that you have held legal residence in the UK for at least the past six months must be dated and have your name on them.  The requirement to apply for settled status also applies to EU