EEA NATIONALS
The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020.
So, the question is what does the future hold?
Under the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020, the UK-EU enter into a new relationship.
Therefore, it is paramount for an EU, EEA or Swiss national (including the family) to make an application under EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to continue living in the UK. However, those who are Irish citizens or have indefinite leave to remain (ILR) may be able to stay in the UK.
On EEA Nationals, the following factors continue to be relevant:
- Who are EEA nationals?
- What is their immigration status?
- Rights under EU law
- The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016
- Chart Cross – referencing Key aspects of the 2016 Regulations and 2004 Directive
Team MT UK (Immigration & Human Rights Department) experts on EEA Nationals permanent stay, can properly advice and assist you in this developing area.
Services Provided
- Receiving your instructions and analysing the same.
- Advising on law, procedure and evidence in relation to residence cards, EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), permanent residence, naturalisation and derivative residence cards.
- Collating and verifying all the evidence.
- Completing and submitting the relevant prescribed application form.
- Preparing and settling the required written representation covering factual background, legal framework and submissions on the relevant category under which you are applying.
- Advising on the outcome of the application including any further steps to be taken; advising on any Appeal Rights or Judicial Review proceedings.
Timescales
i. Application submission
Applications from instructions received, on average, is likely to take up between 10 – 20 weeks depending on the complexity of the case. MT UK will indicate at the earliest opportunity if the matter is likely to take longer than the above period.
ii. Application decision
MT UK cannot predict the outcome of your application. To find out more about the Home Office/ECO processing and decision timescales, visit the Home Office/ECO related website.
Pricing
Category of Costs: Agreed/Fixed Costs
Costs: Average from £1,500.00
(All quoted figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated; if chargeable, VAT shall be charged @ 20%).
On average, this type of work takes 9 to 12 hours to complete. The precise number of hours depend on the complexity of the case.
Costs quoted do not include:
- Other expenses commonly known as disbursements for expert evidence/medical reports etc. No additional expense shall be incurred unless approved. Costs on average from £2,000.00.
- Any Home Office/ ECO fees for making the application; this can be paid directly to the Home Office as part of the application process. For updated application fees visit the Home Office link – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-6-april-2022
(All quoted figures exclude VAT unless specifically stated; if chargeable, VAT shall be charged @ 20%).
Who will carry out the work:
- Solicitor/Director assisted by a Paralegal
- All work supervised by the concerned Director