The EU Settlement Scheme was created to provide a route for EU nationals, and their family members, to transition into immigration leave, without losing the benefits accrued as members of the European Union. The scheme formally closed to new entrants in June 2021, but remains open for who were granted pre-settled status, and to a dwindling number of those who missed the deadline for good reason. It has been repeatedly tweaked, as a result of both political and jurisprudential pressure over the years, and thus for practitioners and beneficiaries alike, it is important to know where we currently stand.
This course will cover the process for applying for stay and settlement, including:
- What remains a good reason to apply after the deadline
- family permits
- the impact of automatic extensions,
- the impact of absences during the qualifying period,
- the expanded cancellation policy,
- changes for primary carers,
- and how to challenge decisions
Aimed at lawyers and charities working in the sector, this course will cover recent changes in the Immigration Rules and guidance as are relevant to the EUSS and EU free movement law.
The course will also highlight the pitfalls that are common in this field and address steps to take to avoid those risks.
This live webinar is perfect for lawyers and charities.
Intermediate – some previous knowledge or awareness required.
- Late Applications to the EUSS
- Automatic renewals
- How to avoid refusals and cancellations
- How to bring a successful challenge to EUSS decisions.
- The EUSS scheme has seen 8.78 million applications, as of December 2025.
- Since the EU Settlement Scheme deadline of 30th June 2021, over 2.7 million applications have been made to the Scheme
- Since 2022, an average of 60% of EUSS Family Permit decisions have been a refusal.
This live webinar contains a 45-minute presentation from Sandra Akinbolu, a 15-minute Q&A session where you can ask any questions you'd like directly to Sandra. You can download your own copy of the presentation and resources to refer to during and after the live webinar.
You will be able to actively listen to the course and ask questions to the speaker.
This live webinar provides you with 1 hour of learning.
Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon completion of this course.
The live webinar begins at 9am.
The £69 +VAT price includes:
- 45-minutes of topical content
- 15-minute interactive Q&A
- Comprehensive lecture notes
- Digital CPD certificate
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Sandra Akinbolu
Sandra is an experienced and approachable practitioner, specialising in Immigration, Asylum and Public law. Ranked as a Leading Junior by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, she is approachable, knowledgeable and committed to the interests of her clients.
Sandra was formally Consultant Head of Immigration within the EPIC Team at Fieldfisher LLP, leading a team specialising in Business Immigration.
As a former lecturer at the University of Law, Sandra maintains her skills in teaching by delivering regular lectures and seminars on immigration, public and EU law developments for various organisations and in chambers. Sandra’s personable style and ability to dissect each area of law, for even the least confident of practitioners, has made her a favourite for both knowledge sessions and practical accreditation training.
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