Your EU Settlement Scheme Journey, Properly Prepared
Understand your EUSS options, residence requirements and application route with clear, structured immigration guidance.
Your EUSS Status,
Properly Prepared
We help you understand the relevant EUSS route, assess your circumstances and prepare your supporting evidence.
Understanding Your EUSS Position
The EU Settlement Scheme was introduced to protect the residence rights of eligible EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens and their qualifying family members following the UK's exit from the European Union.
Whether you already hold pre-settled status, are considering settled status, or believe you may have grounds for a late application, the correct assessment of your circumstances is important.
Support With Your EUSS Application
Our service focuses on understanding your circumstances and helping you prepare your application and evidence carefully.
Eligibility Assessment
Review your nationality, residence, family circumstances and immigration history to identify the EUSS route that may apply.
Settled Status
Assistance in understanding whether you may qualify for settled status based on your continuous residence and circumstances.
Pre-Settled Status
Guidance for applicants and existing status holders considering their next EUSS step.
Late Applications
Help understanding whether you may have reasonable grounds for making a late EUSS application.
Family Members
Guidance for qualifying family members joining or relying on an eligible EU, EEA or Swiss citizen.
Evidence & Review
Review supporting documents and information before your application is submitted.
Settled or Pre-Settled Status?
The status you may receive depends on your circumstances and the length of your qualifying residence.
Settled Status
Settled status is normally granted where an eligible applicant has completed the required continuous qualifying period of residence.
- Normally based on 5 years' continuous residence
- Gives a form of indefinite permission to remain under EUSS
- You may be eligible before completing 5 years in certain circumstances
- Residence history remains important
Pre-Settled Status
Pre-settled status is generally granted where an eligible applicant has not yet completed the qualifying period required for settled status.
- Usually applies where less than 5 years' qualifying residence has been completed
- Can lead to settled status once the relevant requirements are met
- You can apply for settled status as soon as you become eligible
- Maintaining qualifying residence remains important
EUSS Eligibility Can Depend on Your Circumstances
For many applicants, eligibility is connected to their nationality or family relationship and whether they were living in the UK by 31 December 2020.
There are also specific routes and circumstances for certain family members, children, retained rights and other applicants.
Discuss Your EligibilityContinuous Residence
Residence is a central part of many EUSS applications, particularly when moving from pre-settled to settled status.
Your Time Outside the UK Matters
Your residence history may affect whether you have completed the continuous qualifying period required for settled status.
- Review your UK residence history
- Review periods spent outside the UK
- Identify any permitted exceptions to the normal absence rules
- Consider evidence that may support your residence history
EUSS residence rules contain specific exceptions and provisions. Your absence history should therefore be assessed against the rules applicable to your individual circumstances.
Missed the Original EUSS Deadline?
The main deadline for most applicants was 30 June 2021. However, eligible people may still be able to apply where they can show reasonable grounds for not applying by the relevant deadline.
The explanation for the delay and supporting evidence are important. The circumstances behind the delay should be considered carefully.
- Identify why the application was not made earlier
- Explain the circumstances of the delay
- Provide evidence supporting the reasons for the delay where required
- Assess the underlying EUSS eligibility separately from the late application issue
Reasonable Grounds
The Home Office recognises a range of circumstances that may potentially constitute reasonable grounds for a delayed application.
Joining Family Members Under EUSS
Certain family members of eligible EU, EEA or Swiss citizens may be able to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme.
Partners
Certain spouses, civil partners and unmarried partners may qualify depending on the relevant relationship requirements.
Children
Specific EUSS provisions can apply to children and other dependent family members.
Dependant Relatives
Certain dependent relatives may qualify where the relevant requirements are met.
Joining Family
Specific rules apply to family members who join an eligible person in the UK.
Preparing Your EUSS Evidence
The evidence required depends on the basis of your application and your individual circumstances.
Identity
Passport, national identity card or other relevant identity evidence.
Residence
Evidence that may help establish your qualifying residence in the UK.
Family Relationship
Where relevant, evidence of your relationship with the eligible person.
Late Application
Evidence explaining reasonable grounds where an application is made late.
Already Have Pre-Settled Status?
If you already hold pre-settled status, you may be able to move to settled status once you meet the relevant continuous residence requirements.
You do not normally have to wait until you have held pre-settled status for five years. The important question is when you became eligible for settled status.
Review Your StatusA Clearer Way to Prepare Your EUSS Application
We can help you work through the relevant requirements systematically.
Initial Consultation
Understand your nationality, residence, family circumstances and current status.
Assess Your Route
Identify the relevant EUSS basis and requirements for your circumstances.
Prepare Evidence
Organise your identity, residence, family and other supporting evidence.
Final Review
Review the application and supporting information before submission.
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Adviser
SLA Immigration Services provides immigration advice and assistance within the scope of its IAA authorisation.
Our services are tailored to the individual circumstances of each client. No immigration adviser can guarantee the outcome of an application.
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Important Information
The EU Settlement Scheme contains detailed eligibility, residence and family-member requirements. The information on this page is provided for general guidance and does not replace individual immigration advice.
EUSS rules and Home Office guidance can change. Eligibility and supporting evidence should therefore be assessed against the rules applicable to your individual circumstances.
Let's Review Your EUSS Options
Speak to our immigration adviser about your circumstances and find out how we may be able to assist with your EU Settlement Scheme application.