Time Is Running Out To Apply On EU Settlement Scheme

As the end of the Brexit Transition Period on 31 December 2020 is looming on the horizon, the UK Government has now made the changes to the Immigration Rules which set out what the situation will be going forward. It has been clear for some time now that, after Brexit is finalised, EU freedom of movement rights will come to an end. In the future, EU nationals will no longer be able to avail of EU law to live and work here, but rather will have to negotiate the much more expensive and difficult process under UK immigration law. This will also apply to the non EU family members of EU citizens.

The new changes set out that, for most eligible applicants, the deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021. The consequences of not applying for either pre-settled status or settled status by then will result in that person being in the UK unlawfully.