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    Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme

    EU citizens living in the UK before the 31st December 2020 are required to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme by the 30th June 2021 in order to retain their residence rights.

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    Can I apply to the EU Settlement Scheme?

    If you meet the following eligibility requirements then you may be eligible to make a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme.
    • Are you an EEA or Swiss national, or the direct relative of someone who is?
    • Were you residing in the UK prior to the 31st December 2020?
    • Since the 31st December 2020, have you been absent from the UK for more than six months?
    • Do you have good reasons for making a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme?

    * The types of scenarios in which the UK Home Office is likely to consider a person to have reasonable grounds for making a late application have now changed. Since 09 August 2023, the Immigration Rules and Home Office guidance on accepting new applications to the EU Settlement Scheme have changed. Contact us here for further details.*

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    Why work with Paragon Law?

    Since the EU Settlement Scheme was introduced, Paragon Law has helped thousands of EU nationals with their applications. As part of this we have:

    •  Provided assistance to universities and businesses which employ EU citizens to ensure that their employees made timely applications to secure their future in the UK.
    • Provided assistance to those eligible to make a late application through our work with the charity Here For Good. 

    Our experienced immigration lawyers are continuing to advise EU citizens who have pre-settled status to now make applications for settled status.

    Why choose Paragon Law?

    • Well-versed in matters of EU immigration, our immigration lawyers have helped many individuals navigate this new relationship.
    • Jargon-free. Our expert immigration lawyers are able to make the legal process that one bit easier by breaking down the technical jargon to ensure that you understand everything about your case.
    • Partnered with the charity 'Here For Good', our immigration advisors have helped many EU families to remain living in the UK.
    • Dedicated to providing expert immigration advice to individuals to help them secure their future in the UK and the EU.
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    After having contacted several firms, I settled on Paragon and was glad that I did! Their communications were excellent, I was put in direct contact with extremely knowledgeable staff, and they saw the process through to the end very efficiently.

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    Emma Okenyi

    Director and Solicitor, Personal Immigration

    Emma Okenyi is a director and solicitor at Paragon Law.

    Emma has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law and in particular family and private life applications (both in country and entry clearance applications). As part of this, Emma has special interest in complex nationality matters and has represented clients both within and outside the UK.   

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    Maaria Mahmood

    Senior Caseworker, Personal Immigration

    Maaria Mahmood is a Senior Caseworker in Paragon Law's Personal and Family Immigration team. Maaria can assist individuals with a wide range of immigration matters and can support individuals at any stage of the legal process.

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    Elliott Dipper

    Senior Caseworker, Personal Immigration

    Elliott Dipper is a senior caseworker in Paragon Law's Personal and Family Immigration department. Elliott can assist individuals with a wide range of UK immigration enquiries, however, he has particular expertise with Domestic Violence applications, EU Settlement Scheme applications, and Article 8 applications.

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    Thalej Vasishta

    Director and Solicitor Corporate Immigration

    Thal Vasishta is the founder and managing director of Paragon Law and is one of the UK’s leading Immigration Lawyers. 

    He has been specialising in business immigration since 1996. Thal works with some of the UK’s largest companies and niche businesses, advising them on their legal requirements with regard to employing skilled foreign nationals and also advises overseas companies looking to invest in the UK.

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    I have just received my settled status and am seriously overwhelmed to the point of collapsing. No words are enough to say how immensely grateful I am for you and for your amazing advice which brought me to success.

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    EU Settlement Scheme Fees

    Our fees reflect the service required and the complexities of the case. For a tailored quote please consult one of our immigration lawyers. As an immigration law firm, we offer our clients an initial consultation with an immigration lawyer in order to get more detail about your case.

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    EU Settlement Scheme: FAQs

    How long do EU Settlement Scheme applications take to process?

    Applications for the EU Settlement Scheme take around one to three months to process.

    How long can I stay in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme?

    If you are granted settled status, you are entitled to remain in the UK permanently. If you are granted pre-settled status, you are entitled to stay in the UK for a period of five years.

    Can I extend my pre-settled status?

    Once you have lived in the UK continuously for five years, then you are able to apply for settled status.

    How much does an application under the EU Settlement Scheme cost?

    It is free to make an application to the EU Settlement Scheme.

    What are the reasonable grounds for making a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme?

    The Home Office has produced a list of reasonable grounds to make an application to the scheme. However, the list is just a guide meaning that each case will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

    Which family members can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme?

    If you are related to an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen through one of the following relations then you will be able to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme:

    • A spouse, civil partner, or unmarried partner.
    • A child or grandchild (aged under 21 years old).
    • A dependent child or grandchild (aged under 21 years old).
    • A dependent parent or grandparent.
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    Our expert immigration lawyers are able to assist you to make an application to the EU Settlement Scheme. To find out more about how we can help you, fill out the form below and one of our immigration advisors will get back to you shortly.
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      Through a partnership with the charity Here For Good our immigration lawyers have been providing free legal advice to eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens post-Brexit. Read more about this service.

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      Indefinite Leave to Remain

      If you have continuously lived in the UK then you may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain which will allow you to live, work, and study in the UK for as long as you like.

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      British Citizenship

      If you have continuously lived in the UK for a certain period of time, meet the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirements, you may be eligible to apply for British citizenship.

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