Dozz wrote: ↑Sun Oct 22, 2023 9:31 am
Hi all, I am a non-EU married to EU partner and was issued a 5 year BRC in 2018 which expired this month on the 17th. I had no idea it has expire and I have not applied for my settlement status.
I have a pre settlement status online which will expire june 2024. What should I do now please. Is it possible to apply for a settled status now my BRC has expired? What can I do
Hi there,
If your 5 year BRC expired in November then it means you've reached the 5 years to qualify for Settled status that's if of course you've maintained your continuous residence during the 5 years.
You don't need to wait until June 2024 to apply for settled status even if your pre-settled status expires then as long as you can show that you've been in the UK for 5 continuous years.
I think your next step is to apply for Settled status. The Home Office are able to check online that you have Pre-settled status anyway.
You only need your BRC if you're travelling, applying to jobs, renting etc.
Goodluck!