Time to talk Brexit

What is Brexit and what does it mean for Brent?

Cllr Miller

What is the European Union?

The European Union formed

after the second world war

initially with six countries and

grew to a union of

28 Countries.

It started as an economic union

….then extended to cover many

different parts of our lives…

The referendum

On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the

European Union

On 29 March 2017, the prime minister

triggered article 50, which gave the UK

2 years to prepare to leave the EU.

Timeline

2016 2017 2018 2019

23 June 2016

UK voted to

leave the EU

29 March 2017

Article 50

triggeredTells the EU the UK

will leave in two

years

June 2018

Withdrawal actMakes existing EU law

UK law

EU can’t make future

laws for the UK

November 2018

Draft withdrawal

deal agreed

29 March 2019

The UK leaves

the EU

In Brent

55,000 Europeans live in Brent, part of our community.

In Brent the majority of voters wanted to remain in the EU

What will Brexit mean for Brent

Better off together

we are a global borough, united in opposition to any form of Brexit that has

deleterious effects on our residents.

Brent Council will

Ensure that Brent remains open

for business throughout any

transition period.

work with

organisations

representing

EU nationals

Support a vote on

the final deal

Voice its

concern

Brent Registration and Nationality Service

Mandy Brammer

Head of Service

353,000 Brent Residence 18% European

Old EU 7.2%A8 states 5.9%

Bulgarian/Romanian 3.1%Other EU 2.1%

What if not enough evidence?

You will be required to upload photos or scan you documents as an attachment to your application if

there is not sufficient evidence with the DWP or HMRC

www.gov.uk for suggested evidence

Viewing and proving your status

You’ll be able to get proof of your status through an online service.

You will not get a physical document unless both of the following apply:•you’re from outside the EU•you do not already have a biometric residence card

If you’re an EU citizen, you’ll still be able to use your passport or identity card to enter the UK once you get settled or pre-settled status.

Your rights with settled status

If you have settled status, you can:

•stay in the UK for as long as you like•apply for British citizenship, if you’re eligible•work in the UK•use the NHS•enrol in education or continue studying•access public funds such as benefits and pensions, if you’re eligible for them•travel in and out of the UK

Settled status

Your rights with pre-settled status

You will be able to:

•work in the UK•use the NHS•enrol in education or continue studying•access public funds such as benefits and pensions, if you’re eligible for them•travel in and out of the UK

You can spend up to 2 years in a row outside the UK without losing your pre-settled status, but you will need to maintain your continuous residence if you want to qualify for settled status.

Pre-settled status

Fees

• Adult £65.00 16 years and above

• Child £32.50

• Free - if you already have Permanent Residency (PR)

• Free - looked after children

FAILURE TO ACT

Illegal stay in the UK

No right to work

No access to vital services eg NHS

In Summary

All Europeans in the UK and non EU family members must apply through the Settlement Scheme

KEY DATES For EU Settlement Scheme

30 March 2019 –

31 December 2020

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Brent Council will be participating in the Pre Settlement Scheme if

you need assistance

Fees TBC once pilot schemes end in March 2019

Seven day

Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5:00pmSaturday 9:00am to 4:00pmSunday 9:00am to 1:00pm

020 8937 1010

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/

eu-settlement-scheme-community-leaders-

toolkit

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/

eu-settlement-scheme-employer-toolkit