The unsettling Settlement Scheme: what happens if EU citizens refuse to apply?
The years since the EU referendum have been an emotional rollercoaster for European citizens in the UK. Initial shock and disbelief were followed by months of uncertainty and tension as the British government negotiated a transitional agreement ...
27th February 2020Surinder Singh route still requires genuine residence abroad
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that in order to benefit from the Surinder Singh principle, the family involved must have genuinely resided in another EU country and have created or fortified their family life there. In Kaur & Ors v Secretary of ...
13th February 2020How to apply for “settled status” for EU citizens
On 31 January 2020 at 11pm, the United Kingdom left the European Union and entered a transition period, due to end on 31 December 2020. During this transition period, Europeans can continue to enjoy their freedom of movement rights in the UK as they d ...
4th February 2020Briefing: the status of EU immigration and asylum law after Brexit
Following the Conservative Party’s victory in the December 2019 general election, and the passing of the Withdrawal Agreement Act on 23 January 2020, the UK has now left the European Union with a divorce deal. Under the deal, formally called the W ...
3rd February 2020Rules on early permanent residence rights for retirees confirmed by Court of Justice
In Case C-32/19 AT v Pensionsversicherungsanstalt the Court of Justice of the European Union was asked to review Article 17(1)(a) of the Citizens’ Rights Directive. This provides an exception to the usual requirement of five years’ continuous ...
30th January 2020Celebrity chef Claude Bosi refused permanent residence after Brexit – here’s what went wrong
French chef Claude Bosi, holder of two Michelin stars for his Chelsea restaurant, published his Home Office refusal letter on Instagram today: View this post on Instagram I have been in England for 23 years an ...
24th January 2020