Absence Rule Changes for EU Settlement Scheme

settled status

A new absence rule is being introduced to sit alongside the existing limits, making the EU Settlement Scheme’s continuous residence test significantly more generous for pre-settled status holders. From 16 July 2025, under the provisions of the Statement of Changes HC 836 (laid on 24 June 2025), Annex 1 of Appendix EU is amended, redefining […]

Pre Settled Status in the UK

pre settled status

Pre settled status is a form of limited leave to remain granted under the EU Settlement Scheme to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, as well as their eligible family members, who moved to the UK before 31 December 2020 but had not yet completed five years of continuous residence at the time of applying. It […]