Today, on June 23, 2023, we commemorate the 7th anniversary of the Brexit referendum—a day that brought about significant changes to the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union.
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New project – Free multilingual welfare workshops for people with pre-settled and settled status in Scotland
Citizens Rights Project has secured funding to organize FREE multilingual in-person welfare workshops throughout Scotland to enhance the understanding of EU citizens and their family members regarding their rights.
EUSS Statistics for 31st December 2022
In late February, the Home Office published more detailed, quarterly statistics and we decided to have a closer look on the figures for Scotland and Scottish local authorities. We decided to have a look at the EUSS numbers by 31st December 2022 and compare them with those from the end of 2021.
Travelling outside the UK after Brexit for people with pre-settled or settled status or eligible to apply
Border rules for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and their family members entering the UK have changed as a result of Brexit. In this post, we cover different scenarios depending on nationality, immigration status and whether you have a Certificate of Application (COA) or have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme or not.
Switching from pre-settled to settled status
If you were granted pre-settled status, also known as limited leave to remain, after applying to the EU Settlement Scheme, you will need to apply for settled status (indefinite leave to remain) before your pre-settled expires.
Immigration information for UE and Non-EU nationals experiencing Domestic Abuse
Are you an EU or non-EU national in an abusive relationship whose immigration status depends on an EU/EEA/Swiss partner with settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)? If you are thinking about leaving your partner (or have already left them) because of domestic violence or abuse, and you are worried about your immigration status in the UK, you should seek legal advice from a solicitor or an OISC adviser and collect as much evidence as possible.
Todavía puede solicitar el estatus de asentado o preasentado
Las personas que tengan derecho a solicitar la inclusión en el sistema de registro de ciudadanos de la UE (EU Settlement Scheme) todavía pueden solicitar el estatus de asentado (settled status) o preasentado (pre-settled status) aunque ya haya pasado el 30 de junio de 2021. Sin embargo, la aceptación de las solicitudes presentadas fuera de plazo es discrecional, por lo que los solicitantes deben explicar y demostrar por qué no pudieron enviar su solicitud en el plazo indicado. La persona encargada de su caso en el Home Office (Ministerio del Interior) evaluará si la solicitud entra dentro de una de las categorías de motivos razonables para la presentación fuera de plazo y decidirá si esta se acepta o se deniega.
EUSS Statistics for 30th September 2021
In late November, the Home Office published more detailed, quarterly statistics and so we decided to have a closer look on the figures for Scotland and Scottish local authorities.
EUSS Statistics for 30th June 2021
In late September, the Home Office published more detailed, quarterly statistics and so we decided to have a closer look on the figures for Scotland and Scottish local authorities.
Proving your right to work in the UK
From 1st July 2021 UK employers face changes in right to work checks for EEA nationals. Until 30th June 2021, EEA nationals could prove their right to work by presenting a valid ID document but now, new employees must provide proof that they have been granted (or at least applied for) status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Regístrese para votar en las elecciones al Parlamento escocés
El 6 de mayo de 2021, Escocia celebrará las elecciones al Parlamento escocés. Los ciudadanos de otros países, residentes en Escocia, con permiso de entrada o residencia en el Reino Unido o que no requieran permiso también pueden votar. La fecha límite para registrarse para votar es el 19 de abril 2021. La fecha límite para solicitar el voto por correo es el 6 de abril de 2021.
EUSS quarterly statistics for December 2020
On 25 February 2021, The Home Office published the latest quarterly information on applications received and cases concluded to the EUSS for local authorities and regions from 28 August 2018 to 31 December 2020. We have decided to have a closer look at the figures for local authorities in Scotland and nationalities that submitted the most applications in each of those local authorities.