Sometimes, you just have to keep trying and never give up! I’ve carefully analyzed the UK – EU withdrawal agreement and the findings can be used in similar applications and to challenge refusal letters. Drafted these findings as representations for my client and explained to the Home Office why she should be granted pre-settled status outside the Appendix EU as any refusal to issue such status would breach the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.
Background: The client missed the deadline for the application of the EU Settlement Scheme and was told that she did not satisfy the rules by other lawyers.
Mega issue: If you or your family are from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, you can still apply for the EU Settlement Scheme if you or a family member live in the UK by 31 December 2020. You must also either:
- meet one of the criteria for a later deadline to apply
- have ‘reasonable grounds’ for not applying by 30 June 2021.
Giga Solution: Consultant Solicitor Sajib Hosen carefully analyzed the UK – EU withdrawal agreement; the findings can be used in similar applications and to challenge refusal letters. He professionally drafted these findings as representations for the client. He explained to the Home Office why he should be granted pre-settled status outside the Appendix EU as any refusal to issue such status would breach the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement. Result? Success!