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EUSS Statistics for 31st December 2022

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.

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Switching from pre-settled to settled status

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.

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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.

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EUSS Statistics for 30th September 2021

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.

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EUSS Statistics for 30th June 2021

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.

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Proving your right to work in the UK

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.

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Applying to EUSS after the 30th June deadline

Applying to EUSS after the 30th June deadline

Those who are eligible to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme can still apply for settled or pre-settled status even after the deadline of 30th June 2021. Late applications, however, are discretionary. This means that applicants must explain and prove why they were unable to apply before the deadline. The Home Office caseworker will then assess if the applicant falls under one of the categories of reasonable grounds to make a late application, and decide whether to accept this application or not. 

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Jelentkezzen a választói névjegyzékbe, hogy Ön is szavazhasson a skót parlamenti választásokon!

Jelentkezzen a választói névjegyzékbe, hogy Ön is szavazhasson a skót parlamenti választásokon!

2021. május 6-án Skóciában skót parlamenti választásokra kerül sor. Más országok Skóciában élő állampolgárai szintén szavazhatnak, ha rendelkeznek belépési vagy tartózkodási engedéllyel az Egyesült Királyságba, vagy ha nincs szükségük ilyen engedélyre. A választói névjegyzékbe való jelentkezés határideje 2021. április 19. A levélben szavazók névjegyzékébe való jelentkezés határideje 2021. április 6.

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