European Union law allows nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals and their family members who wish to travel with or to join their EEA family members in the UK, freedom of movement to study and work. EEA Nationals have the right to seek employment, take employment or set up a business in any EEA country. They also have the right to reside if they have enough money to support themselves throughout their stay without help from public funds. EEA national’s family members can also enter and work in the United Kingdom without any restrictions, just like British Citizens as long as the appropriate application process has taken place and permission from the UK Border Agency has been obtained.
There are also various immigration agreements between the EU and other countries that can give advantages to their citizens in movement and employment. These countries include Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Switzerland, and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.
Our team of immigration solicitors can aid you through the application process which may include:
- registration certificates confirming that you have a right to live in the United Kingdom under European Community law,
- registration under the Workers Registration Scheme for Accession “A8” members (from Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia) and family member residence stamp for Non-EEA national dependants of persons required to register under the Scheme,
- permission to live indefinitely in the UK if you have been working in the UK for at least five years, or if you have held a residence permit for five years.
We also assist and advice on the appeal process should you have had a negative decision with regards to an application involving European law. If you require such assistance listed above, legal advice on European law or even wish to bring action against the UK Border Agency for unreasonable delays in issuing resident permits it is recommended you contact our immigration team.
