Hello all, I have some important/confusing questions regarding the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) that gives you either Pre-Settled status or Settled Status.
Some important case specific facts;
1) I am talking about applying for the EUSS after being granted the EUSS Family Permit (EUSSFP), NOT EAA FAMILY PERMIT.
2) I am a non EAA citizen (Pakistani). My passport (Pakistani) does not have any biometric chip. I don't have any BRP/BRC nor any UK Residence doc yet, except my EUSSFP.
3) My EAA Citizen wife (French) who is in the UK, has applied for and received her EUSS Pre-Settled Status (limited leave to remain) already.
4) I have recently applied for the EUSSFP, a decision has been made already and I am just waiting for my passport to join my wife in the UK. Assuming that I do get it approved and I go ahead to the UK to join my wife:-
a) I heard that to be able to apply for the EUSS, I need to use a BRP/BRC to apply for the EUSS via the App.
I don't have any BRP/BRC, does that mean that I will have to apply / I should apply the EUSS on paper Application or apply a BRP/BRC first? With the delays and uncertainty of HO's processes, I am afraid that I might just end up having my EUSSFP expired even before I get the EUSS status. Will I be kicked out in this case because of no status? Or my Certificate of Application (COA - from the EUSS) let's me stay in the UK and allows me to continue enjoying the rights which my wife enjoys while I wait for a decision on my EUSS?
b) I am planning to join my wife in the UK and start my career there. The moment I apply for the EUSS, I am afraid that it will be delayed as usual, and I will not be able to work with my EUSS Family Permit. Is it a good idea to apply for the BRP/BRC in this case first and after I receive the same, to only then apply the EUSS?
c) I saw somewhere something mentioned about EUSS BRP, what is this and does it help in my case in applying for the EUSS?
d) what about the thing where BRP/BRC are set to expire on 31/12/2020? Won't I be stuck with an expired BRP/BRC to use to to apply for the EUSS?
I would highly appreciate your kind responses to my queries above. I would also be very happy if someone who has applied for the EUSS after being granted the EUSSFP can put their experience here. Many thanks!
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