The UK government has released details on the status of EU citizens after March 29, 2019 in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit. EU citizens and their family members who are already UK residents by March 29, 2019 will be able to apply for Settled or Pre-Settled status, and will need to register by December 31, 2020. Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Iceland, and Norway citizens will also need to apply for Settled or Pre-Settled status after March 29, 2019.
EU citizens entering the UK after March 29, 2019 will be able to enter, but will need to apply for a Leave to Remain through the Home Office for European Temporary Leave to Remain if they intend to stay longer than 3 months. This temporary leave will be valid for up to 36 months, and will cover both work and study, however it will not be extendable, and will not lead to settlement. After these 36 months, EU citizens who intend to stay in the UK to work or study will need to qualify under the new immigration scheme.
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