TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE EU 
​YOU MUST HAVE EU SETTLEMENT STATUS
The Brexit process has ended on 30 June 2021 once the grace period ended.

The deadline for making applications under the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021 but some people can still make late EUSS applications.

As of 1st of July 2021 there are new rules for EU citizens living in the UK and for those who wish to come to the UK to live, study or work here.

Staff at the Roma Support Group have produced some information for Roma people and individuals and organisations working with them to understand the likely effects of Brexit, including some actions which Roma people will need to take in light of likely forthcoming changes.

Please contact Mihai Bica for further help with any aspects of Brexit and its effect on Roma: mihai@romasupportgroup.org.uk.

Information for People who have Settled or Pre-Settled Status

EU citizens who already have made EUSS applications will have to:

​EU citizens who have not made a EUSS application.

Below are a number of scenarios. Click on the title to see further information about each scenario.
  • I live in the UK since before 30 December 2020 but have not made a EUSS application.
If you live in the UK since before 30 December 2020 and do not have EUSS status yet, you can make a late application. Should you need help with making a late application, please find help available in your area here: https://www.gov.uk/help-eu-settlement-scheme  

Here is a message from Aluna, sharing her experience and inviting people to make EUSS applications as soon as possible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo6cNZYhSsk.
  • I have EUSS status but I have family members living in the EU who would like to apply as well.
All those who already have EUSS status can support their family members to get status through the EUSS.

If you have Settled or Pre-Settled status you can help and be a sponsor for your parents, children and married or unmarried partners (if the relationship existed for at least 2 years before 30 December 2020).

More details about this are available here: Apply for an EU Settlement Scheme family permit to join family in the UK: Apply if you're joining a family member from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  • I have EUSS status and I have a partner who has never lived in the UK and whom I met after 30 December 2020.
If you have a partner who has never lived in the UK and whom you started a relationship after 30 December 2020 your partner is not eligible to make an EU Settlement Scheme Application. Your partner will have to apply for a visa to get permission to join you to live in the UK.

More information about this is available here: https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa/partner-spouse
  • I am an EU citizen and came to live and work in the UK after 1 January 2021
If you are a EU citizen and came to live and work in the UK after 1 January 2021 you may not be eligible to make EUSS applications.

If you have a family member (partner, parent, child) who has EUSS status you may be able to apply for EUSS as a EU joining family member.

If you don’t have a relevant family member with EUSS status you are not eligible to make EUSS applications. You will have to obtain your right to live and work in the UK through other routes. More information is available here:
https://www.jcwi.org.uk/routes-to-regular-immigration-status-for-people-who-are-
undocumented.
If you are not able to obtain an immigration status in the UK you don’t have rights to live and work in the UK and risk being deported.
For further information on the EU Settlement Scheme and other topics relating to the effect of Brexit on Roma people,​ click on the headings below.
​​OUR STATEMENTS ON BREXIT

​Statement from the Roma Support Group on the Outcome of the Referendum on EU Membership, June 2016

Following the outcome of the Referendum on EU Membership the Roma Support Group has issued the following statement: “This is a difficult time.  The majority of people in the UK have said that they want to leave the European Union.  This will have an impact on the Roma communities throughout the UK.  Roma families have made contributions to this country for many years; through their work and their payment of taxes.  Whether they have been born in the UK, or are nationals from other EU countries, Roma women, men and children have rights to live here and to work here.  These rights still exist.  They can only be removed by an act of Parliament.  These rights enable Roma to live and work in the UK, to have their families and dependants with them in the UK, to live in safety – free from harassment – in the UK and for them and their children to use public services (schools and health services) just as any of other UK citizen can do.  None of this is changing at present. If and when it does change all Roma communities in the UK will be aware.  We ask you to be vigilant for yourselves, and for others.  Do not take any hasty decisions. You have every right to live and work and be happy in the UK.  Exercise your rights.” 
Roza Kotowicz, Chair
Sylvia Ingmire, Chief Executive
Roma Support Group
​30 June 2016
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​Statement from Migrants Organise

The Roma Support Group also endorses the following statement from Migrants Organise:

​“Many of members have reported racists and xenophobic verbal attacks in the aftermath of the EU referendum vote.  Many of you are also asking questions about what will happen to EU citizens already in the UK.  These are uncertain times, but there are two things that are certain:
  • All citizens and residents of this country are legally protected against racism and abuse.  If you are racially attacked and abused, please record the incident (what happened, where, what time), share it with your community, send it to us and more importantly report it to the police.
  • No one is or will be asked to leave the country – if you receive misleading information or advice about this please let us know.  All laws and rules that were in place before the referendum, are still in place and will be in place for a long time. There are no details on what happens next, so the rule of law remains as it was last week.
Please remain calm and do not give into provocations, misinformation and despair.  Standing with you in power and in solidarity.”
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