EU Settlement Scheme Coronavirus Policy Relaxed
On 10th June 2021 the Home Office reissued more generous guidance on coronavirus and the EU Settlement Scheme coronavirus policy after it was withdrawn following a legal challenge.
Retained Rights of Residence for In-Laws
One aspect of EU free movement law is the retained rights of residence for family members after a relationship with an EEA citizen sponsor is over. A common scenario is that an EEA national gets married to a non-EEA national who travels to the UK with them. The non-EEA national’s parents later come to the UK and obtain a residence card. If the marriage between sponsor and spouse then fails before the in-laws secure permanent status what are their rights?
Home Secretary Considers Scrapping Visa Concessions
The Home Secretary is considering scrapping certain visa concessions that are currently in place for citizens of European countries. The proposed move is in line with the tightening of UK immigration and will require the relevant nations’ citizens to pay an extra £55 for a range of visas.
What Happens To EU Citizens Who Miss the Settled Status Scheme Deadline?
As of 1st July 2021, free movement laws that protected European residents from immigration control in the UK have been switched off. What happens if you are still awaiting a decision from the EU Settlement Scheme, or missed the settled status scheme deadline?
EU Court of Justice Decides Non Europeans Can Be Detained Longer
An 8 month detention period for EU citizens is disproportionate, according to the EU Court of Justice.
Hospitality Visa Proposal Rejected
The government in the UK has rejected proposals for a COVID-19 Hospitality Visa at address rising staffing shortages in the hospitality industry.
Can Getting Married Stop Deportation?
A deportation order can be revoked in certain circumstances. Getting married will not usually stop a deportation order, but in some circumstances the order may be overturned.
Immigration Notice for EU Citizens
EU citizens who missed the EU Settlement Scheme application deadline have been issued with immigration notices. The risk of losing access to benefits, services and employment.
Revocation of Deportation Orders after Brexit
Non-EU citizens can have deportation orders revoked if they have acquired rights as family members of EU nationals.
The Number of EU Citizens in the UK Higher Than Estimated
New data shows the number of EU citizens in the UK is far higher than official estimates.