Pre-Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme gives Limited Leave to Remain in the UK to EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members. This confirms the right to live in the UK for a period of 5 years from the date the status is granted.
The Home Office does not currently charge a fee for Limited Leave to Remain applications under the EU Settlement Scheme. Please see the latest updates here https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
For EEA and Swiss nationals, the deadline to submit an application under the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021. Nevertheless, it is advisable to apply by the end of 2020 to ensure that you can prove that you were in the UK by 31 December 2020.
For EEA or Swiss nationals, you will need to prove your identity, nationality, residence in the UK. For family members of EEA or Swiss nationals, you will need to prove all relevant identities, nationalities, UK residence and qualifying relationship. Additionally, if you do not hold a Biometric Residence Card, you will also need to enrol your biometric information (i.e. fingerprints and a photograph). As a QC Immigration client, you will benefit from a tailored document list to guide your preparation and help you provide the relevant evidence needed.
You can lose your Limited Leave to Remain under the EU Settlement Scheme if you spend more than 2 consecutive years outside the UK.
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