[London 4th Reuters]-The British government had shown a plan to immediately terminate the freedom of movement that allowed EU citizens to live in the UK in preparation for a dismissal from the European Union (EU). Announced abolition. Instead, it announced that EU citizens who entered the country between the departure date and the end of 2020 will be returned to the policy of granting a status of residence for three years.
The UK government said that if it was withdrawn without agreement on October 31 last month, the right of residence and employment that was automatically given to EU citizens in the UK would immediately disappear. [nL9N25802I]
However, lawyers, etc. said that some of the rights of tens of thousands of EU citizens who have legally resided in the UK but have not yet applied for permanent qualifications may be deprived. Has been criticized for being reckless.
The government has now announced that EU citizens who entered the UK between the end of October and the end of 2020 will be granted a three-year residence status. He also explained that EU citizens already living in the UK before leaving are eligible to apply for settlement.