Restrictedaccess to residency: Navigating home privileges following Brexit's conclusion
As we approach the end of the year, businesses and employees in the UK are gearing up for a significant change in the immigration system, with the Brexit transition period ending on January 1, 2021. This marks the end of free movement for UK nationals within the EU.
To help navigate this transition, BAL and Deloitte have prepared a comprehensive "Backgrounder" document. This document focuses on the approved measures regarding residence rights for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals in the UK and UK nationals in EU/EEA countries and Switzerland at the end of the transition period.
The UK government has implemented the EU Settlement Scheme, which allows EU/EEA and Swiss nationals to acquire settled status after five years of residence in the UK, and pre-settled status for shorter stays. However, it's important to note that the UK primarily administers these residence rights via its own immigration rules, rather than EU member states issuing titles.
The new immigration system, set to replace the previous system that was in effect during the transition period, will apply to all EU/EEA/Swiss and non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. This new system will be a significant change for both the UK and the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
The Backgrounder document offers insights into this new immigration system, providing advice on how businesses and their employees can prepare for the changes. It also offers guidance on how to navigate the new system once it comes into effect.
For EU/EEA and Swiss nationals currently residing in the UK, the document provides details about the new residence rights that will be in place after the end of the transition period. For UK nationals living in EU/EEA countries and Switzerland, the document offers similar information from the perspective of those countries' immigration systems.
In addition to the immigration changes, the document may also offer insights into how businesses and their employees can navigate the changes in residence rights at the end of the transition period. It aims to help businesses and their employees prepare for the end of free movement next year.
If you're a business or an employee seeking guidance on these matters, the Backgrounder document is available for preview. It's an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand and prepare for the changes ahead.
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