EEA PR (Apply for Permanent Residence)
Since this article was published, the UK has introduced a new requirement on EEA nationals in the UK. To retain existing rights after Brexit, EU citizens must register under the EU settlement scheme before the UK leaves the European Union. You can apply to become a British citizen after 12 months with settled status. Contact […]
Permanent Residence Card UK (How to Apply!)
EU nationals looking to apply to naturalise as British citizens must be able to provide documentary proof that they have attained permanent residency status in the UK. This is evidenced with a permanent residence card. If you are an EEA national and have lived in the UK continuously and lawfully while exercising your Treaty rights […]
Applying for a Permanent Residence Card
EEA nationals may be eligible to apply for a permanent resident card once they have been resident in the UK for a period of 5 continuous years. To apply for permanent residence, applicants must be able to evidence they have been exercising their Treaty rights throughout their qualifying period. The permanent resident card entitles the […]
Immigration Bill (How it Affects EEA Nationals)
This article was posted on 21 June 2017, before the Government announced details of settled status for EU citizens in the UK. Proposed Immigration Bill has considerable implications for EEA nationals in the UK Brexit dominated the 2017 Queen’s Speech. Among the areas cited for government focus was immigration, with new policies to be introduced […]
EEA Permanent Residence Refused?
If you are unsure about your immigration options as an EEA national in the UK, and whether to complete the EEA PR Form or to register under the EU settled status scheme, speak to our legal advisers. At 85 pages, the permanent residence application form is substantial, and clearly causing issues for applicants resulting in […]