update your UKVI account<\/a> so it contains the new
\ndocument’s details. Before travelling, make sure that the
\ndocument number, expiry date and nationality details on your travel
\ndocuments match your UKVI account details. If you’re planning
\nto apply for settled status under the EUSS, remember to add the new
\npassport or identity document details to your UKVI account before
\nyou apply.<\/p>\nChanges to settled status residence
\nrequirements<\/p>\n
The Home Office has simplified the residence requirements that
\npre-settled status holders must meet to obtain settled status under
\nthe EUSS. You can qualify for settled status if:<\/p>\n
\nYou have pre-settled status;
\n
\nYou have been resident in the UK for at least 30 months (2.5
\nyears) in the 5 years before you apply for settled status; and
\n
\nYou arrived in the UK at least 5 years ago.
<\/p>\n
Provided you meet the new 30-month rule, you won’t need to
\nexplain any time spent outside the UK. If you were previously
\nrefused settled status under the EUSS, you may now qualify, if you
\ncan meet the new criteria above and you still have pre-settled
\nstatus. Any pending applications for settlement under the EUSS will
\nnow be assessed under the new 30-month rule.<\/p>\n
Automated grants of settled status<\/p>\n
The alert also confirms that the Home Office is now using HMRC
\ntax and benefits records to automatically convert pre-settled
\nstatus to settled status, where possible. You’ll be eligible
\nfor an automatic grant of settled status under the EUSS if:<\/p>\n
\nYou’re an EEA or Swiss citizen who was resident in the UK
\nby 23:00 on 31 December 2020; and
\n
\nYour HMRC records show that you’ve lived in the UK for 5
\nyears with less than a total 6 months of absences in any 12-month
\nperiod. The Home Office will however be updating its systems
\nshortly to apply the new 30-month residence rule to the automation
\nsystem.
<\/p>\n
If you’re eligible for an automated grant of settled status
\nbut want your status recognised as soon as possible (for example if
\nyou intend to apply for British citizenship), you can apply for
\nsettled status manually.<\/p>\n
It’s important to be aware that you won’t be eligible
\nfor an automated grant of settled status under the EUSS if you:<\/p>\n
\nHaven’t paid UK tax or received benefits for at least 30
\nmonths in the last 5 years;
\n
\nAre a family member who isn’t from the EEA or
\nSwitzerland;
\n
\nAre under 18;
\n
\nAre a joining family member and began your residence in the UK
\nafter 31 December 2020; or
\n
\nNeed to meet other eligibility requirements to qualify, such as
\nderivative rights.
<\/p>\n
You should apply for settled status manually if you or a family
\nmember aren’t eligible for an automated grant. If a family
\nmember can’t apply for settled status themselves (e.g. because
\nthey’re a child) then you can apply for them.<\/p>\n
Applying for British citizenship<\/p>\n
Once you have confirmation of your settled status under the
\nEUSS, it is easier to show your eligibility for naturalisation or
\nregistration as a British citizen.<\/p>\n
As the Government intends to implement an earned citizenship model<\/a> with significantly
\nmore restrictive eligibility requirements aligned to its earned
\nsettlement proposals, we would strongly recommend that you consider
\napplying for settled status and citizenship under the current
\nsystem as soon as you become eligible.<\/p>\nThe content of this article is intended to provide a general
\nguide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
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