I qualified for settled status in mid-November last year so applied to go from pre-settled for settled status in late Nov. Mine is a straightforward case, and they've confirmed they've received the application and it's going through the process, but no decision yet from them (despite it being over h...

Have you heard back from them? What did u end up doing? I called the Settlement Scheme hotline and they said that I can travel and return to the UK without issues because the COA covers that scenario. I double checked the COA and indeed it basically says that you can travel in/out of country whilst...

Hello, here to share my timelines (still ongoing) Changing from pre-settled to settled Application submission date: 11 Dec 2023 As of today, still waiting and no news. I'd submitted the usual documents as proof (eg. bank statements). Getting a bit worried now seeing that others who applied in Janua...

Here is my timeline from pre-settled to settled ( I am non-EU family member of EU citizen and applied more than a month before completing my 5 year residence) Applied: 31st December 2023 Approved: 22 January 2024 (didn't receive COA but I contacted them to withdraw my application as I got paranoid ...

Thanks, that was helpful to know that there's a huge range for how long that process takes. My primary concern at the moment is related to whether or not I should try to renew my BRC right now in view of upcoming overseas trips. I'd tried starting the process but the online form doesn't even seem to...

To add, my worry is that if I apply for renewing my BRC now, I'm afraid it could mess up my presettled-to-settled application (because they may look at the BRC details I'd provided for it and see that it doesn't match the new BRC details that are the valid card since they only have the old BRC detai...

Hi, I'm still waiting on a decision on my switch from pre-settled to settled status (application submitted 4 months ago, weeks after I qualified for settled status). My case should be very straightforward as I'm married to an EU citizen and we live in the UK. My BRC expires in June this year so abou...

Hello, here to share my timelines (still ongoing) Changing from pre-settled to settled Application submission date: 11 Dec 2023 As of today, still waiting and no news. I'd submitted the usual documents as proof (eg. bank statements). Getting a bit worried now seeing that others who applied in Januar...

Hi, I'm currently on pre-settled status and qualify to apply for settled status now. I have 2 questions please: For context: I am a non-EU/EEA citizen and my pre-settled status is obtained through my EEA spouse who also resides here with me in the UK. We've been married for 4.5 years+ and marriage t...

My recommendation: https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ Do the 16 EXAMS as the link pasted above. Note “exams” not “tests.” The same website has tests also but do the exams. You will pass the test as long you do all the exams at home and are perfect in scoring 24/24 at home. No need to do anythi...

My recommendation: https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ Do the 16 EXAMS as the link pasted above. Note “exams” not “tests.” The same website has tests also but do the exams. You will pass the test as long you do all the exams at home and are perfect in scoring 24/24 at home. No need to do anythi...

My recommendation: https://lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ Do the 16 EXAMS as the link pasted above. Note “exams” not “tests.” The same website has tests also but do the exams. You will pass the test as long you do all the exams at home and are perfect in scoring 24/24 at home. No need to do anythi...

This was very helpful. Thank you! Definitely planning on studying for it and it's essentially a question of how long I ought to budget for it. Thanks for all your insights - really helped!

Hello all, I've heard that the Life In the UK test can be quite tough as they often ask questions that even born and bred Brits don't know. Has anyone here done the test recently and do you find this to be true? If so, how long would you recommend preparing/studying for it before actually going for ...

Non eu spouse, not holding any BRC, no EEA Family permit. Applied: 15 APRIL 2019 Biometrics appointment: 17 APRIL 2019 (Croydon) Decision: Pre-settled status 04 JUL 2019 @ 02:00 PM Waiting : BRP CARD All the process took almost 3 months for me. I had never called Home office until 2 or 3 weeks ago ...

Hello all! I'm a non-EEA national who has recently obtained presettled status via the EU settlement scheme. Before this, I was on a Tier 2 visa. My question is quite simply: am I still subject to the labour market test now that I've got presettled status (aka Limited leave to remain)? It's not 100% ...

Sorry, just realised that this question might have been better posted under the General UK Immigration forum. Mods - please help move thread if you think appropriate. Thanks as always!

Based on my experience in last 5 years; (holding residence card/family member of an EEA citizen) I have always been using EU queue - not eGates . (I travel a lot for work) I did not know that I could in first months until one of the border control officers told me that I should use EU line as I am ...

Hello all! I am a non-EEA national who recently received pre-settled status (aka Limited Leave to Remain/"LLR") under the EU settlement scheme. Prior to this, I was holding Tier 2 (General) visa and my employer had to sponsor me to obtain the visa and work here. This was a lengthy process ...

>This is the case I asked about... the main sticking point is if 5 years of UK residence are required, or 5 years since marriage and 5 years of UK residence? I've called the Settlement Scheme hotline asking this question a few times and they seem very confused amongst themselves - I've gotten 4 dif...

>This is the case I asked about... the main sticking point is if 5 years of UK residence are required, or 5 years since marriage and 5 years of UK residence? I've called the Settlement Scheme hotline asking this question a few times and they seem very confused amongst themselves - I've gotten 4 diff...

Hey folks! Some news to share - the decision came through and the BRC is being sent to me. So that about finishes my timeline - Application submitted: 1 May Biometrics: 18 May COA: 21 June Decision: 26 June BRP: according to letter, should be received within 7 working days. Very glad it got sorted d...

Great news! That means your case is progressing, they have all your documents and are just waiting on a decision, you’re on the right track. I am starting to think all this FES imaging missing thing was an excuse for their forgetting all about our application. Why didn’t they ever bother to contact...

Hi, Yep, Croydon Centre! Sure, I’ll let you know how things go here on my side, my current residence card is due to expire in August, so they’ll have to sort it out ASAP otherwise I’ll be in limbo. Best of luck for us! Yikes - good luck!! I hope you get a resolution soon. Also, I'm starting to wond...

Hi, Yep, Croydon Centre! Sure, I’ll let you know how things go here on my side, my current residence card is due to expire in August, so they’ll have to sort it out ASAP otherwise I’ll be in limbo. Best of luck for us! Yikes - good luck!! I hope you get a resolution soon. Also, I'm starting to wond...