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Time to talk Brexit What is Brexit and what does it mean for Brent? Cllr Miller

What is the European Union? The European Union formed after the second world war initially with six countries and grew to a union of 28 Countries. It started as an economic union ….then extended to cover many different parts of our lives…

The referendum On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union On 29 March 2017, the prime minister triggered article 50, which gave the UK 2 years to prepare to leave the EU.

Timeline November 2018 Draft withdrawal 29 March 2017 deal agreed Article 50 June 2018 23 June 2016 triggered 29 March 2019 Withdrawal act UK voted to Tells the EU the UK The UK leaves will leave in two Makes existing EU law leave the EU the EU UK law years EU can’t make future laws for the UK 2018 2016 2017 2019

In Brent 55,000 Europeans live in Brent, part of our community. In Brent the majority of voters wanted to remain in the EU

What will Brexit mean for Brent

Better off together we are a global borough, united in opposition to any form of Brexit that has deleterious effects on our residents.

Brent Council will Voice its work with concern organisations representing EU nationals Support a vote on the final deal Ensure that Brent remains open for business throughout any transition period.

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353,000 Brent Residence 18% European Old EU 7.2% A8 states 5.9% Bulgarian/Romanian 3.1% Other EU 2.1%

What if not enough evidence? You will be required to upload photos or scan you documents as an attachment to your application if there is not sufficient evidence with the DWP or HMRC www.gov.uk for suggested evidence

Viewing and proving your status You’ll be able to get proof of your status through an online service. You will not get a physical document unless both of the following apply: • you’re from outside the EU • you do not already have a biometric residence card If you’re an EU citizen, you’ll still be able to use your passport or identity card to enter the UK once you get settled or pre-settled status.

Settled status Your rights with settled status If you have settled status, you can: • stay in the UK for as long as you like • apply for British citizenship , if you’re eligible • work in the UK • use the NHS • enrol in education or continue studying • access public funds such as benefits and pensions, if you’re eligible for them • travel in and out of the UK

Pre-settled status Your rights with pre-settled status You will be able to: • work in the UK • use the NHS • enrol in education or continue studying • access public funds such as benefits and pensions, if you’re eligib le for them • travel in and out of the UK You can spend up to 2 years in a row outside the UK without losing your pre-settled status, but you will need to maintain your continuous residence if you want to qualify for settled status.

Fe Fees es • Adult £65.00 16 years and above • Child £32.50 • Free - if you already have Permanent Residency (PR) • Free - looked after children

FAILURE TO ACT Illegal stay in the UK No right to work No access to vital services eg NHS

In Summary

All Europeans in the UK and non EU family members must apply through the Settlement Scheme

KEY DATES For EU Settlement Scheme 30 March 2019 – 31 December 2020

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Brent Council will be participating in the Pre Settlement Scheme if you need assistance Fees TBC once pilot schemes end in March 2019

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