In this new resource we have gathered common questions about the EU Settlement Scheme, based on queries from our followers, supporters and clients.
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13/04/2021 I The UK’s points-based immigration system: information for EU citizens
The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Free movement between the UK and the European Union ended on 31 December 2020 and on 1 January 2021, the UK implemented a points-based immigration system that prioritises skills and talent over where a person comes from. For more information read the application guidance. Last updated:31...
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30/03/2021 | Research paper on access to benefits and pensions for EU citizens
You can now access our latest research briefing on access to welfare benefits and pensions for EU citizens with pre-settled and settled status prepared by Nina Miller Westoby, a socio-legal researcher based at the University of Glasgow.
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17/03/2021 I Register to vote in the Scottish Parliament elections
The next Scottish Parliament election is due to take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. As an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen you might be able to vote for the Members of the Scottish Parliament, or MSPs, who represent you and make decisions on devolved matters in Scotland.
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02/02/2021 | Donate to our hardship fund to help the most vulnerable EU citizens
We have launched an appeal to raise funds to assist the most vulnerable clients with some of the costs they might incur to be able to apply for pre-settled or settled status.
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20/01/2021 | A new online rights service for the Polish and Spanish communities in Edinburgh
The Citizens Rights Project will soon open a multilingual rights centre for EU citizens in Edinburgh during the pandemic who needs assistance with their employment, housing and benefits rights, among other things.
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24/12/2020 | Closure of our phone helpline until 10th January 2021
If you want to get in touch with our project to enquire about the EU Settlement Scheme, please use email us on info@citizensrightsproject.org or message us in Facebook. You can write to us in any EU language.
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21/12/2020 | Frontier worker permit launched
On 10 December 2020 the United Kingdom opened up a process for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals to apply for a frontier worker permit, which will allow them to come to the UK to work while living elsewhere.
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15/12/2020 | Some coronavirus exceptions added to the EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office have just released some guidance for EUSS applicants in or outside the UK who have been affected by restrictions associated with coronavirus.
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02/12/2020 | EU Settlement Scheme – a new guidance for adult applicants with care or support needs
A new guidance regarding the application under the EU Settlement Scheme has been release on December 2nd 2020 by the Home Office.