EU Nationals Beware! Time Away From the U.K. Can Jeopardize Your Pre-Settled Status
For most people, the EU Settlement Scheme has largely lived up to the U.K. government’s promise of being generous and straightforward, but confusion over permitted absences is likely to cause some trouble. In particular, EU nationals who hold Pre-settled Status should be aware of the absence rules, particularly if they want to remain in the U.K. and plan to apply for Settled Status after five years.