Who can help me with the application?

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What you need to know as a non-EU citizen living in the UK

if you have, or had, a family connection to an EU citizen

in your 5-year automatic NINO residence check, or if

you do not have a NINO, you may need to provide

additional documents (such as utility bills) to f‌ill in

the gaps. You can scan and upload these documents

during your online application.

If you are applying for ‘Pre-Settled Status’ because

you have not lived in the UK for 5 years then your

automatic NINO check or documentary evidence

must show that you have been living in the UK at

some point in the last 6months. If you are asked to

provide documents these can be uploaded during

your online application.

If there are still gaps in your UK residence you should

be contacted by email or telephone with a request

that you provide more documentary evidence.

(iv) Criminality

You will be asked about your criminal record. If you

have only been convicted of a minor crime you will

still be eligible for ‘Settled Status’ or ‘Pre-Settled Status’.

Any dishonest answer could have a negative impact

on your application.

6 Who can help me with the application?

The Home Of‌f‌ice has provided funding to charities

and voluntary organisations across the UK to provide

free help and information to vulnerable citizens

applying to the Scheme. This includes assistance for

vulnerable non-EU citizens who need help applying.

Some applications for non-EU citizens can be

complex (particularly when relying on retained rights

or derivative rights), and therefore applicants in these

categories may need legal assistance to make their

application.