EU, BNO & SPECIAL ROUTES
Settled and Pre-Settled Status
About Settled and Pre-Settled Status
Settled status gives EU, EEA and Swiss citizens indefinite leave to remain in the UK, while pre-settled status is a temporary form of leave for those with shorter UK residence. Many people now need to upgrade from pre-settled to settled status, replace lost documentation, or respond to a refusal where their residence has been miscalculated. RakLAW reviews your immigration history, identifies the strongest route forward and prepares an application that reflects your true residence in the UK.
Who this is for
- Holders of pre-settled status ready to upgrade
- European citizens with long UK residence histories
- Family members joining or remaining with EU nationals
- Applicants whose status has been refused or curtailed
How RakLAW helps
- Calculate your continuous residence accurately
- Prepare upgrade applications from pre-settled to settled status
- Address absences, breaks and complex residence patterns
- Challenge refusals and incorrect status decisions
Speak to a RakLAW solicitor about Settled and Pre-Settled Status
Book a confidential consultation with our immigration team. We'll assess your eligibility, talk through the strongest application route, and tell you what evidence you need.
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