Apply for EUSS with support from our dedicated team

by | Jan 15, 2021 | Immigration

The deadline for EU Nationals living and working in the UK to apply for pre-settled or settled status is fast approaching. The Home Office EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) runs until 30 June 2021, and we at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton are urging EU nationals wishing to remain in the UK to take early action and apply under the scheme.

Our dedicated team is here to help EU nationals living in Bury and Bolton to apply for pre-settled or settled status. Contact us to find out how to apply and to begin the process.

What do I need to do?

If you’re from a country in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland; or another country and you are the family member of someone who is from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you will usually need to apply to stay in the UK. 

Under the EUSS, you can apply for pre-settled or settled status. You may also be able to apply for British citizenship, but it’s a good idea to apply for pre-settled or settled status too – it’s faster than applying for citizenship and it’s free.

We’re encouraging EU nationals to apply to stay in the UK now, because after 30 June 2021 you may be asked to prove your right to do things like get a job or use the NHS. Once you’ve got either settled or pre-settled status you will have a right to:

  • stay in the UK
  • work
  • study
  • use the NHS
  • claim benefits – including the State Pension
  • rent a home

You can find out more about applying for pre-settled or settled status here. 

Where can I get support to apply under EUSS?

We know it can be daunting to think about applying for pre-settled or settled status, but it is important to act early to ensure you can continue to live and work in the UK after 30 June 2021. Citizens Advice offers support from checking your eligibility for the EUSS to helping you apply. 

You can find out more about preparing to apply for pre-settled and settled status here.

How can Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton help?

Our dedicated team is working with eligible Bury and Bolton residents to support you through the application process. Data showing the number of EUSS applications submitted across Bury and Bolton suggests that there is a high number of eligible clients still to apply. You have until 30 June 2021 to apply to stay in the UK, and we encourage you to act early. Our advisers can guide you through the application process and explain the requirements to you.

Many residents applying for pre-settled or settled status also need support with things like housing and benefits. At Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton, we have dedicated teams of advisers who can support you with applying for benefits, checking eligibility for grants, resolving housing and employment issues, and any other advice needs.

Contact our team to find out more about applying for pre-settled or settled status. Call us on 0808 278 7804 or visit our website.

Please note our services will be reduced across Bury & Bolton from 1pm Monday 23rd December 2024 and will resume as normal on Thursday 2nd January 2025. See below ways we can support you during this period:

We will be actioning online referrals on 24th, 27th, 30th and 31st December

This service will be available 6pm to 9pm on: 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th December 2024

Emergency contact details for local authorities are:

Bury – https://www.bury.gov.uk/emergencies/emergency-contact-numbers

Bolton – https://www.bolton.gov.uk/council/emergency-contacts

Call our Help Through Hardship line on 0808 208 2138, this line is open 9am-5pm on 24th, 27th, 30th, 31st December

Additional resources for 24/7 self-help advice are also available on

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

The National Domestic Abuse helpline is open 24 hours a day and can be contacted on 0808 2000 247. If you’re in an emergency situation you should call 999

National Debt Line Debt helpline: 0800 240 4420

Relay UK – if you can’t hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: 18001 then 0800 240 4420

You can use Relay UK with an app or a textphone. There’s no extra charge to use it. Find out how to use Relay UK on the Relay UK website.

This time of year can be hard. But there’s support available if you need it.

The Samaritans is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can be contacted on 116 123 or by email.

Switchboard is a helpline for LGBT+ people and is open 10am until 10pm everyday. You can call them on 0800 0119 100 or use their online chat.

Shout 85258 is a 24 hours a day text service which offers mental health support. You can contact them by texting SHOUT to 85258.

The Silver Line — a helpline for older people ran by Age UK. Call 0800 4 70 80 90 24hrs a day

NSPCC Helpline — if you’re worried about a child. Call 0808 800 5000 (Mon-Fri 10am-8pm)

Power cut 105 — if you have a power cut Call 105 24hrs a day

National Gambling Helpline Call 0808 8020 133 24 hours a day

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