Applications for Pre-Settled or Settled Status follow the UK Immigration Rules Appendix EU. This appendix outlines the eligibility criteria and documents you need to submit. Our solicitors help you understand the requirements for continuous residence in the UK. We support you in ensuring your application is complete without delays or refusals.
Navigating the application process for Pre-Settled or Settled Status by yourself is complicated. There are many steps in this process that are difficult for you to follow. Legal professionals will help you with detailed instructions from the first eligibility assessment till the submission. They are equipped to answer all your questions and guide you through any uncertainties.
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Bad advice can lead to delays and refusals you can’t afford to risk. That’s why we assign a subject matter expert - a UK immigration associate - to manage your case throughout.
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Be it a Pre-Settled Status application because you came to the UK recently or a Settled Status application when you have been here for a longer period, we are here to help. A Y & J Solicitors ensures that your application is complete and provides hand-holding support at each step. Our competence prevents the common mistakes that slow down your process without a point.
Choosing the right legal representatives in your immigration case is important. A Y & J Solicitors are experienced and adept in helping you with successful applications for our clients. We will make your journey toward Pre-Settled or Settled Status easy by supporting you every step of the way. We are committed to helping our clients, which is reflected in the positive reviews about our service quality and delivery.
With over a thousand customers testifying in judicial proceedings and being recognised by The Legal 500—Guide to the UK's best law firms. A Y & J Solicitors has a reputation for being dependable and providing efficient immigration services. We can help you from dealing with the initial process to the final submission to lower the chances of rejection and end the uncertainty of the application process. Our team will take care of all the application details so that you can plan your future living in the UK.
If you need help applying for Pre-Settled or Settled Status, contact our experienced solicitors at A Y & J Solicitors. We are here to help you secure your future in the UK.
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On 30 March 2019, the government opened up the EU settlement scheme to EEA nationals residing in the UK and their family members. Those who qualify can now register for Settled Status and have their right to live and work in the UK indefinitely confirmed.
Under the new EU settlement scheme, EEA nationals and their family members will be able to apply for Settled Status, subject to having been resident in the UK for five years before the end of the implementation period 31 December 2020.
Eligibility conditions have been put into place for those EEA nationals, their family members, and persons wishing to be considered for Settled Status. To be eligible for Settled Status, the applicant must be:
In the event an EEA national or their family members meet all the above requirements except for the five years’ residence, an Applicant will be eligible for a grant of ‘Pre-Settled Status’. The Pre – Settled status will be granted under the following conditions
Applications for settled or pre-settled status are free and can be commenced here. Although the process seems straightforward, you should be aware that applications are subject to the suitability criteria, meaning it may be refused. There is normally no right of appeal for a refused application; however, you can apply for an Administrative Review.
If you are applying for Settled Status under the Zambrano route, you will need to submit a paper-based application.
The deadline for applications to the EU settlement scheme for those residing in the UK is likely to end in December 2020 if the UK leaves the EU with a deal. However, there is a six months’ extension after the end of the planned “implementation period” during which freedom of movement rights will continue to apply in the UK. In this case, both the rights under free movement law and under the settlement scheme exist side by side, and one can apply for, and hold, both simultaneously.
According to the recent guidance provided by the Home Office applications to the EU Settlement Scheme are currently taking between 5 and 9 days to process where no additional information is required.
Yes, we can help you to retain your original ID while your application is in the process if we chose to use the Android app.
If you or your family have been affected by the changes to the Immigration Rules Appendix EU and wish to have your status confirmed, please get in touch with A Y & J Solicitors to ensure a smooth transition into a new era. Also, if your application for Settled Status has been refused, our team can assist you with applying for an Administrative Review.
