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New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules imposes visit visa regime on Trinidad and Tobago, introduces protections for care workers

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“… people. Changes relating to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) The EUSS enables EU, other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss … that a person with a pending administrative review of an EUSS decision, who has not left the UK or has been granted …”

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First statement of changes of 2025 published, with numerous changes taking effect from today until 13 August 2025

Reports warn EU citizens at risk of being caught up in hostile environment immigration policies after EU Settlement Scheme deadline

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“… of June deadline for applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). The 107-page report, which was submitted to the … status and without status, will encounter now that the EUSS deadline has passed. In particular, the3million stresses … family reunion. The report also considers the backlog of EUSS applications, the process of applying, and the accessing …”

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the3million, the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and University of Cambridge academics highlight post-Brexit problems ahead

New statement of changes to the Immigration Rules released

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“… sets out the Rules governing the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). This provides the basis for EU, EEA and Swiss … "The changes make revised provision for access to the EUSS for the family members of UK nationals returning with … made on 4 April 2019. "We expect the vast majority of EUSS applicants to be genuine, and for there to be little …”

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Changes include Dublin Arrangements, Appendix EU, and amendments to business sectors, employment and talent categories

Government says EU citizens who fail to submit application to EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June deadline will be given 28-day notice to apply

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“… With the deadline for applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) now just days away, news media reported yesterday that … or relevant family members who may be eligible for EUSS status on the basis they were resident in the UK by 31 … Enforcement will issue a '28-day notice for the EUSS' to advise the individual to take urgent action to …”

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Immigration minister Kevin Foster sets out details of what will happen to those who miss the deadline

Visa regime for Jordan, ETA expansion among key changes in first statement of changes to the Immigration Rules by new Labour government

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“… are most vulnerable. Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) We are making some changes to the Immigration Rules in Appendix EU for the EUSS, which, in accordance with the Citizens' Rights … to automatically convert pre-settled status under the EUSS to settled status where the person qualifies for this …”

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Five main changes and numerous minor changes take effect on various dates from today to next March

Reports warn that thousands of EU citizens will be left without legal immigration status when EU Settlement Scheme ends this month

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“… that lie ahead for many when the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) closes. A new report by the academic thinktank UK in a … immigration status on 1 July 2021 following the end of the EUSS. You can read the 23-page report here . The report notes that the deadline for EUSS applications is 30 June 2021 and those who miss it will …”

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New reports by UK in a Changing Europe and the EU Rights and Brexit Hub at the University of York on looming problems

Migration Observatory: Over 2 million EU citizens granted temporary pre-settled status under EU Settlement Scheme face potential pitfalls remaining in the UK

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“… granted pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). You can download the 21-page report here or read it … status will need to make a further application to the EUSS in order to obtain settled status if they want permanent … need for people with pre-settled status to reapply to the EUSS. The report states: "Currently, nobody is yet required …”

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Report looks at challenges people face when needing to reapply to EUSS to obtain full settled status

New House of Commons Library briefing looks at the entitlement to benefits for migrants in the UK

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“… 2020 and the establishment of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). With the end of free movement, newly arriving EEA … 31 December 2020) been prevented from registering with the EUSS and have been subject to the same immigration regime as … EEA nationals had to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). People who had already been given indefinite leave to …”

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Overview of what benefits can be claimed by asylum seekers and refugees; and EEA and non-EEA nationals

Wide-ranging new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published

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“… are being made in respect of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), which enables EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the … UK. "The changes reflect in the Immigration Rules for the EUSS, in Appendix EU, the concession outside the Rules for … they will continue to qualify for status under the EUSS. "The changes also allow a joining family member to …”

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Latest statement makes 186 pages of changes, including Covid concessions and rebranding of Tier 5 to Temporary Work routes

Major new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules launches several new business routes and makes changes to private life route and EU Settlement Scheme

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“… also being made in respect of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), which enables EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the … the UK. Some changes are also being made in respect of the EUSS family permit, which enables relevant family members to … concession arrangements in place outside the Rules for an EUSS family permit to be issued in place of an EEA family …”

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Five new Global Business Mobility routes, plus new High Potential Individual route and Scale-up route

Four new reports by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration are published

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“… efficiency and effectiveness of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), focusing on how the Home Office responded to the issue … for example: "The Home Office speaks with pride about the EUSS' 'comprehensive vulnerability strategy', and the … were examined by a [Border Force Officer]." As with the EUSS report, the publication of the ICIBI's inspection on …”

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Inspections on the Home Office's Chief Caseworker Unit; the EU Settlement Scheme; ePassport gates; and queue management at Birmingham Airport

Academic article argues that digital-only proof of immigration status is discriminatory and unlawful and could become another Windrush scandal

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“… its underlying objectives. Using the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) as a case study, the article highlights how EU citizens … by digital-only immigration status in the context of the EUSS. They say: "At the very least, the Home Office is yet to … policy – at least as it is being rolled out within the EUSS – is unlawful. It indirectly discriminates against a …”

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Digital-only status disadvantages groups with protected characteristics – namely, disability, age and race

EU Settlement Scheme - Read the small print

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“… Small print: PSS – Absences and continuous residence EUSS has hidden difficulties for those granted Pre-Settled … happening elsewhere in the Immigration Rules. Under the EUSS if you are granted Settled Status (SS) because you have … EU national who already has ILR to secure SS instead under EUSS). The UKVI website, which encourages EU nationals to …”

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Timeline of policy and legislative changes affecting migration to the UK (1983 to 2024)

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“… which their parent is granted Indefinite Leave under the EUSS. Introduction of the Graduate route. This means that … Zambrano primary carers- closed to new applications. The EUSS has remained open to FMQBC and Zambrano applicants with pre-settled status (or a pending EUSS application, administrative review or appeal) or with …”

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