SIS has many contacts with EU citizens living in the city in particularly linguists and services users who deliver and use our services. SIS is keen to ensure that all our EU colleagues are able to remain in the Brighton and Hove.
The Brexit transition period ends this year on 31 December. From 1 January 2021, the UK will have a new points-based immigration system that will affect recruitment and employment.
EU citizen must apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), before 30 June 2021, to continue living and working in the UK.
It is free to apply to EUSS and the scheme protects the rights of EU citizens, including access to healthcare, benefits and pensions.
Translated information is available in 26 relevant languages here https://www.gov.uk/guidance/settled-status-for-eu-citizens-and-their-families-translations
Applications are online www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families with additional phone support from EU Settlement Resolution Centre 0300 123 7379 if you need help.
Digital support is available from We Are Digital by email visa@we-are-digital.co.ukand phone 03333 445 675.
Locally, SIS can help people get support from
Migrant Help: charlotte.cheeseman@migranthelpuk.org 07483 090715
Voices in Exile advice line: advice@voicesinexile.org.uk 01273 082105
