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On December 31, 2020, the UK's EU free movement law expired. According to this, the settled EU nations can join either EU or non-EU family members. People already in the UK will be allowed to stay where they are. Those EU family members who will come after December 31 will have to apply to settle or for pre-settlement status before June 31, 2021, to live lawfully in the UK. For more details on the effect of this policy change, you can contact the best immigration lawyers to fast track spouse visa.
Extended family members after December 31:
Children, parents, and spouses are not included in extended family members. They are eligible for this program. Even if your child was adopted or born after December 31, you could still apply.
Unmarried partners (also referred to as "durable partners") who were in this relationship before December 31, 2020, and who have a document issued by the competent government certifying this connection exists under EU law are exempt from this rule.
Children under the age of 21 who are financially dependent on a European citizen, their spouse/civil partner, or any of their immediate family members are also exempt. Before December 31, 2020, the UK Home Office will have given a document to an EU citizen's spouse or civil partner showing that this connection is recognized under EU law.
This also includes members of the EEA national's extended family who can substantiate their reliance, the EEA national's family member or spouse/civil partner that are economically dependent on them or is an individual of their household and who are accompanying the EEA citizens in the UK/want to join them and are still financially dependent on them.
The relatives of an EEA national or a civil partner or spouse that, for reasons of significant health issues, is reliant on the care of the EEA citizen; the EEA national's relatives that would fulfil the Immigration Rules for ILR as a dependant relative of an EEA person if the EEA national is present and residing in the United Kingdom.
After being engaged or entering a civil partnership with an EU citizen who left the UK, you can either apply for Settled Status or Pre-Settled Status. You can also apply if your relationship terminated because of domestic abuse in the United Kingdom.
If a child is in education and fulfils one of the following criteria, they have kept their right to remain in the UK. If a parent has guardianship of the child, that parent may be eligible for the program.
Marriage or civil partnership of a non-European family member may be retained in the UK if one of the following criteria is met:
If a non-EU family member has guardianship of a European citizen's kid, or if a non-EU family member has been permitted access to that child in the United Kingdom, the child is considered an EU citizen. Or, if a non-European family member has been subjected to domestic violence or abuse during the marriage or civil partnership, all conditions in your application must be met.
As long as an applicant does not have a residence card (or an EEA family authorization or registration certificate), EU law does not apply to them.
What is settled status?
Members who have been a resident for at least five years can have settled status. In the United Kingdom, for an extended time. If you are not a family member of an EU citizen, your 5-year residency period does not count. EU family members can live with relatives; for example, a partner can become a family member with maintained residency rights following a divorce if the couple has separated.
Families with non-EU relatives who have lived in the United Kingdom for five years and have no plans to leave may petition for ‘Settled Status’, even if they no longer reside in the country. To be eligible for pre-settled status, a person must have lived in the United Kingdom for less than five years or be a family member. They can make a petition for established status in the United Kingdom once they have resided in the country for five years in a row. For more information talk to a spouse lawyer in London.
Family members of citizens with dual nationality:
Your supporting European citizens can't apply for the scheme if they are British citizens. However, they can still help you apply if some terms are fulfilled.
How to apply as a Non-EU family member of EU family members:
In such a case, you do not need to apply simultaneously as you’re being sponsored by your EU family members, but both can apply at the same time; this will be an easy process. If you do not submit your application simultaneously, you will be required to prove your affiliation with the sponsor. You have to provide evidence of your and their residence. You can opt for Immigration Services from Total Law for more information regarding UK visa policies.