Citizens Rights Project recently travelled westward to Craignure (Isle of Mull) and Oban and provided essential aid to 15 individuals navigating the complexities of the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Citizens Rights Project meets The Independent Monitoring Authority
On Thursday, March 14th, we had the pleasure of meeting with the Independent Monitoring Authority (IMA) at the Scottish Government offices to discuss recent challenges encountered by EU nationals and their families in Scotland.
Joining Family Members under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
In this article you can learn more about the requirement and process of bringing your family members to the UK under the EUSS.
7th Anniversary of the Brexit Referendum: Reflecting on the Journey
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.
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.
Încă puteți solicita statutul de stabilit sau pre-stabilit!
Cei care sunt eligibili pentru Schema de stabilire a cetățenilor UE pot solicita în continuare statutul de stabilit sau pre-stabilit chiar și după termenul limită de 30 iunie 2021. Cererile cu întârziere sunt însă la discreția Ministerului de Interne (Home Office). Aceasta înseamnă că solicitanții trebuie să explice și să dovedească de ce nu au putut solicita statutul înainte de termenul limită. Asistentul de caz al Ministerului de Interne va evalua apoi dacă solicitantul se încadrează într-una dintre categoriile de motive rezonabile pentru a face o cerere cu întârziere, și va decide dacă acceptă sau nu această cerere.
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.