Changes Made To EUSS Rules From 6 October 2021

EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

From 6 October 2021, the concession (outside Appendix EU) which is currently in operation for applicants whose continuous residence in the UK has been affected by COVID-19 will cease to operate. Applicants will no longer be able to rely on the concession where they have exceeded the permitted absence from the UK due to the COVID-19.

Changes to the Immigration Rules: EUSS regarding joining family members and to improve clarity
The main changes in respect of the EUSS and the EUSS family permit are as follows:

to allow a joining family member to apply to the EUSS whilst in the UK as a visitor. From 6 October 2021, the temporary concession to this effect outside Appendix EU where certain joining family members are concerned, as currently set out in the EUSS caseworker guidance, will no longer operate.

technical changes to reflect the fact that, as the Home Office has already confirmed to relevant stakeholders, a person who is exempt from immigration control can, if they wish, apply to the EUSS whilst they remain exempt, or they can apply once they have ceased to be exempt.