What happens after March 29 for non EEA family members residency card

[Yanique97]

Hi, I need to apply as a extended family member of an EEA national, but his passport has expired and I’m afraid we won’t get his passport in time to make the application.
The last application I made, I was advised that the success of my being granted a residency card depends on Uk membership to the EU. Does that mean that after the 29th of March if my application isn’t granted will I need to apply for a different type of residency? I or will it not affect me if I send my application before Uk is out of the EU?
I would rally like some advise please as I am panicking and I have a signing in May and I don’t not want to be detained.

[alterhase58]

Nobody should panic. The government has published information on the "settled status" successor to the EUR RC/PR:
https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
Review first - you are welcome to ask questions but remember this hasn';t been rolled out fully.

[Yanique97]

Okay, thank you. So does this mean that nothing will change in regards to the process?

[alterhase58]

Major change is that "settled status" will be digitally based (unless additional documents are requested) - and the basis in law will be UK not EU (subject to to the withdrawal agreement which hasn''t been approved yet).

[Yanique97]

Okay, thank you