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Citizens' rights have changed
Dear fellow EU citizen,


Today is a new dawn for EU citizens living in the UK. 

Five years after the Brexit referendum, we, EU citizens in the UK and our family members, are now living under the UK’s immigration control system outside the protections of the EU Freedom of Movement framework.

Replay - Watch the webinar ‘What next’ we held on 30 June about citizens’ rights after the deadline

Since 2016, the3million’s purpose is to ensure people can continue to live normally in the UK after Brexit and we’ve compiled some useful information for you:
 

1. Stay informed about your rights

Under the Withdrawal Agreement ratified by the EU and the UK, we have retained our rights to be treated equally to UK citizens, this includes equal:

 

These rights are conditional on your current immigration status. 

I invite you to read our resource Citizens’ Rights have changed and bookmark this page with a summary table for your reference:

https://www.the3million.org.uk/rights-have-changed

 

If you or someone in your family hasn’t applied, including children or older people, please do so urgently under the late application guidance: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families/applying-for-settled-status

The Government is allowing late applications after the deadline, but your rights will not be protected in full until you receive a decision. 
 

If you, or someone you know, needs help for making the application, please contact the charity Settled. They have a network of OISC accredited advisors who can support you

 

2. Know how to prove your status

 

Proving status is the most important feature of how we live our lives in the UK, and it’s only done digitally so we recommend you familiarise yourself with the process.

The Work Rights Centre has a very good video to explain how to prove your status with the share code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVRmCUFIWB0

You can access the Government View and Prove Your Immigration Status at https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status

 

3. Report your problems

 

If you, or someone you know, have problems with your application, or proving your rights to work, live, study, access healthcare, housing or benefits, please do two things:

  • Tell us

Visit our report-it page and choose the type of report and the language: https://www.the3million.org.uk/report-it
 

Why? It helps inform, shape and strengthen our advocacy. 

 You can read our interim report (December 2020 - June 2021) which is based on your experiences. https://www.the3million.org.uk/library 

 
  • Tell your MP

How? We're running a campaign on getting physical proof of status. You'll find easy instructions there on how to contact your MP on this, and other issues.

https://www.the3million.org.uk/proof-equality-now
 


4. If you are an employer

 

As of today, there are important changes to the government’s right to work checks. 

Employers are required to carry out right to work checks when recruiting new EU workers.

This requirement does not apply to existing employees. In fact, singling out employees on the basis of their nationality can constitute a form of discrimination that can have serious consequences on your business.
 

Once again, the Work Rights Centre has a very good video to explain how an employer can use the share code and view the candidate’s status: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY37ENWAKVM

 

Read the full summary by the GLA and Work Rights Centre at  https://www.businesshub.london/resource/changes-to-right-to-work-checks/

 

Today is the first day EU citizens are living under the rules of the EU Settlement Scheme. Whilst this is scary, and problems will arise, let’s not forget that Britain has integrated millions of foreigners in its history. Together, we can hold the UK Government accountable of any issues and demand to be treated fairly and equally, so that we and future generations can continue to say ‘This is our home’

European regards,

 

Nicolas

 

Nicolas Hatton is one of the founder members and CEO of the3million, the EU citizens' group.
 

Find out more about the3million at www.the3million.org.uk/


In memory of Stéphane Guégan RIP

It's with extreme sadness I am writing this post.

Stéphane became a friend because of Brexit and together, we moved mountains to make the world of EU citizens in the UK a better place.

He was one of the3million from the start but sadly, he died earlier this month following a long battle with mental illness.

Stéphane will always be remembered as a loving man who gave so much to others. A true kind soul. My thoughts are with his wife Ellie, his son Seb, and his parents and siblings in France.

If you knew Stéphane, please post a story how you remember him on his memorial page: https://stephaneguegan.muchloved.com

His funeral will be held privately on Monday at 3PM, but you can live stream it using these details: https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view (Log in: 101156 and Password: jkqwnyeh)

Please donate to the charity who helped him go through difficult times ManGang UK at https://mangang.org/steph-guegan/


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