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Get specialist immigration advice

If you need help with an immigration problem, you can contact your nearest Citizens Advice for free and confidential advice. They might be able to help you with issues like: applying to the EU Settlement Scheme, problems with coming to the UK or staying in the UK - for example, applying for entry clearance, leave to enter, leave to remain or residence permits, becoming a British citizen - also known as ‘naturalisation’, your right to work, claim benefits and use public services in the UK, getting replacement immigration documents

Accessing UK benefits and services if you’re subject to immigration control

If you need permission to stay in the UK (for example, a visa or residence permit) you might not be able to apply for all UK benefits or services. There are restrictions on what you can apply for if you’re ‘subject to immigration control’ for benefits and services.

If your visa application is delayed

You might be able to find out why your immigration application is delayed by contacting the Home Office, or your local MP. You might want to make sure your passport will be returned in time for a holiday, or simply be worried about how long the decision is taking. You can do this yourself rather than paying an expensive lawyer or immigration expert to do it for you.

If you're going to be deported from the UK

You might have to leave the UK if you’ve broken immigration rules. It’s called ‘administrative removal’ or ‘removal’ if you’re asked to leave because you’ve: overstayed your permission to live in the UK, had an application to stay in the UK refused, broken the rules of your visa or leave to remain - for example if you worked without permission

Proving your right to live in the UK with the Windrush scheme

If the UK has been your home for a long time but you don't have an immigration document to prove it, you could get a document from the Windrush scheme.

Becoming a British citizen

British citizenship gives you the right to live and work in the UK permanently, without any immigration restrictions.

Check if you can get pre-settled status or settled status

You need permission to live in the UK if you're from a country in the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The EEA includes EU countries and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Your options for staying in the UK depend on your situation.

Check if your family members can get pre-settled status or settled status

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in the UK, some of your family can also apply to come and live in the UK.

Preparing to apply for pre-settled and settled status

The deadline for most people to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021.

Applying for pre-settled and settled status

The deadline for most people to apply for pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021.

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