The draft withdrawal agreement setting out provisions for the legal status of European nationals following our departure from the European Union confirmed that those who had completed a period of 5 years residence in the United Kingdom would be able to apply for settled status (indefinite leave to remain). Those who had not yet completed a five year period would be able to apply for pre-settled status which would lead to settled status (indefinite leave to remain). Pre-settled status and settled status (indefinite leave to remain) includes the right to live in the UK, work, study and access public funds and services.
The Home Office proposes that the application route for settled (indefinite leave to remain) and pre-settled status will open towards the end of this year
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