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@settled.bsky.social

Charity for EU citizens & their families who made a home in UK & have to cope with Brexit. Includes service for Ukrainians. Advice by phone, email, facebook & in person. Over 20 languages spoken. Immigration advice accredited OISC L3. Cultural events too.

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πŸ•ŠοΈ Settled Story: Radoslav’s Path to Safety

Radoslav, has now received his Settled Status in the UK. His journey was long and difficult, but thanks to the tireless support of Settledβ€”especially Toni Petkova and Irfan Khanβ€”he found hope and resolution.

#MigrationJustice #EUcitizensUK

08.08.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advice and Casework Officer | Settled | CharityJob Apply now for Advice and Casework Officer. , Β£32,000 per year, find a career with meaning today

πŸ“£2 opportunities to join the award-winning Settled team to help EU citizens who made a home in the UK to secure their immigration status under the EU Settlement Scheme, & retain their rights to thrive!🀩
πŸ“ŒAdvice & Casework Officer: tinyurl.com/bdd6cbvw
πŸ“ŒAdvice & Outreach Officer: tinyurl.com/ncppvr4p

07.08.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oscar’s story is a reminder of what’s possible when volunteers like Sylvia step up.

With her help, he received the support he needed β€” and we’re so grateful.

#CommunityCare #VolunteersRock

01.08.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ada has Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). She lives in the UK with ………… β€” Citizens Advice Harlow Client Profile: Ada has Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). She lives in the UK with her ex-partner and two children. Although divor...

Fantastic news! We are incredibly happy for this amazing mum and her children who finally got their settled status and can now access the support they were entitled to. This could only be done by working closely with fabulous organisations like Citizens Advice Harlow! πŸ‘πŸ™

tinyurl.com/5dpcvtxy

31.07.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to help war torn families affected by the Ukraine War, organized by Harvey Renshaw Hi. Im going to keep this short and simple. My name is Harvey… Harvey Renshaw needs your support for Donate to help war torn families affected by the Ukraine War

Wow, this is amazing! Meet Harvey, an 18 year-old who is very kindly raising funds for β€˜Settled’ to support our work with Ukrainians in the UK. We would be incredibly grateful if you can please help spread the word, support his campaign & donate if you can! tinyurl.com/25zt5yhm

Huge Thanks! πŸ™

25.07.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Settled Stories Series: Robert had no ID, no income, and faced eviction. With trust and support from our team, he secured Settled Status, found work, and is rebuilding his life. A powerful story of resilience and solidarity.

#SettledStories #EUSS #HopeInAction

18.07.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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the3million | Absence calculator | Giving a voice to EU citizens in the UK The effect of absences on your immigration status.

πŸ”’ Use this calculator: the3million.org.uk/absence-calc...

#EUSS #Immigration #SettledStatus #UKLaw #PreSettledStatus #EUcitizens

16.07.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pre-settled status holders can now qualify for settled status if they’ve lived in the UK for 30 months out of the last 60 β€” even if they broke continuous residence rules. Major win for many previously at risk!

πŸ“„ Guidance:
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/687604...

16.07.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to taking your questions tonight in our webinar on changes to the absence policy for pre-settled status holders. Over 300 of you already registered!

Join us from 6pm πŸ‘‡

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

15.07.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Insightful panel today at the #EUCitizensGathering 2025!

Our CEO & Immigration Advice Manager, shared key insights on our new COA paper settled.org.uk/news/

Thanks to @euinuk.bsky.social for making this event happen.

#COA #TravelRights #EUCitizens #StrongerTogether #EUinUK

11.07.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Efficacy of Certificate of Application (CoA) at the UK Border and risk of removals of EU citizens from the UK – Settled Briefing Paper - Settled Settled is concerned about the rise in cases of individuals who have made a valid application under the EUSS and hold a Certificate of Application but are denied entry at the UK Border or are detained...

New Policy Brief on β€˜Efficacy of Certificate of Application (CoA) at the UK Border and risk of removals of EU citizens from the UK’, including recommendations to the Home Office. We hope this adds to the excellent work that others are doing to highlight this issue.

settled.org.uk/efficacy-of-...

10.07.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nominations are now open for the 2025 EmpowerEU Awards! We are delighted to open nominations for the second year of the EmpowerEU Awards, marking Europe Day 2025. Following the success of its inaugural year, the EmpowerEU Awards are back to honour and cele...

www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

08.07.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Big shoutout to the #EmpowerEUawards by @euinuk.bsky.social!

If you're aged 15–30 and working to connect communities across the UK and EU, this is your moment. Nominate yourself or someone inspiring by 18 July.

Let’s celebrate youth-led impact! 🌍

#YouthVoices #SettledSupportsYouth #Changemakers

08.07.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#SettledStories: Antonio, a Spanish national who had been living in his van and battling serious health issues, finally received settled status in the UK after a long and difficult journey.

We believe in fresh starts. And we’re proud to stand by people like Antonio.

#FreshStart #EUcitizens

04.07.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🎭 From Shakespeare to Parliament!

Former Settled volunteer @mp4stratford.bsky.social is now Chair of the APPG on EU Citizens’ Rights. In this powerful interview, she reflects on identity, Brexit, and her journey from theatre to politics.

πŸ“– Read more: europestreet.news/mp-manuela-p...

01.07.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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9 Years Since Brexit

The Brexit vote changed everything for millions of EU citizens in the UK.

Today, as we join the #MassLobby Lobby in London with @the3million.bsky.social , we remember the challengesβ€”and the strength of those who’ve faced them.

πŸ’™ You are not alone. We stand with you.

23.06.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FREE Immigration Advice Drop-In – Wrexham

Our service is available in Welsh – Mae ein gwasanaeth ar gael yn Gymraeg.

#Settled #EUSS #Wrexham #EUcitizens #UkrainiansInUK #ImmigrationAdvice #WithEU #HelpIsHere #GwasanaethCymraeg

20.06.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Experts recommend a stay of less than 28 days in UK immigration removal centres, but 34% of those released in 2024 stayed longerΒ·Maldita.es - Periodismo para que no te la cuelen β€œThere's a saying that those in prison countdown the days and people in detention count up the days Because it's indefinite.…

Latest report from @maldita.es.web.brid.gy :

Mental Health & Immigration Detention in the UK
πŸ”— maldita.es/migracion/20...

We’re proud to see our advisor Assen quoted in the piece, sharing frontline insight on this urgent issueπŸ’™

#SettledUK #MentalHealth #ImmigrationDetention #HumanRights

20.06.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌟#SettledStories

Jozefina didn’t know her UK-born daughter needed to apply for Settled Statusβ€”until she was stopped at the border.

β€œSomeone told me about Settled. From day one, I was met with advice, help, and reassurance…”

Thanks to Veronica’s support, Izabella now has Settled Status

18.06.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heading to Brighton on 5 July!

Join us and Comites di Londra for a free, in-person session on the EU Settlement Scheme.

We’ll be sharing updates, answering questions, and offering tailored support to EU citizens.

#EUSS #SettledStatus #BrightonEvent #EUcitizensUK #CommunitySupport

17.06.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Visa schemes in UK leave Ukraine’s war refugees in limbo Ukraine is urging citizens to come back and Britain is offering refugees no permanent resettlement process

Also reported in The Independent: www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

16.06.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stay or go? Ukrainian visa schemes in UK leave refugees in limbo | Context by TRF Fleeing war, Ukrainians were welcomed into British homes, but the route to resettlement is uncertain

"Stay or go? Ukrainian visa schemes in UK leave refugees in limbo", report by @thomsonreutersfndn.bsky.social on Settled's efforts to increase the duration of the Ukrainian extension visa to 36 months from 18, and also offer resettlement possibilities for Ukrainians: www.context.news/socioeconomi...

16.06.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 53% of people refused entry at the UK border in 2024 were EU citizens.

We contributed to a powerful investigation by @maldita.es.web.brid.gy & @funkycitizens exposing the post-Brexit reality.

πŸ“– Read: bit.ly/3HO4Oa9
πŸ“Έ @journalismfund.bsky.social
#EUcitizens #SettledUK

11.06.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Caterina, one of our dedicated volunteers, represented Settled at the Italian National Day event hosted by Ambassador Inigo Lambertini.

πŸ—£οΈ β€œIt was a valuable opportunity to connect and share our mission,” she said.

#SettledUK #ItalianNationalDay #CommunitySupport #ItalianEmbassy

11.06.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Être europΓ©en au Royaume-Uni en 2025 Nous avons interrogΓ© Martine Petetin, Gilberto Estrada Harris et Andrew Jordan, trois personnes clΓ©s de l’organisme caritatif Settled, pour mieux comprendre la politique migratoire britannique

Some of my colleagues @settled.bsky.social interviewed by le petit journal

lepetitjournal.com/londres/inst...

09.06.2025 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Être europΓ©en au Royaume-Uni en 2025 Nous avons interrogΓ© Martine Petetin, Gilberto Estrada Harris et Andrew Jordan, trois personnes clΓ©s de l’organisme caritatif Settled, pour mieux comprendre la politique migratoire britannique

πŸ‡«πŸ‡· For our French-speaking friends, a fantastic and very timely article from Delphine Gourgues @ LePetitJournal.com/Londres on Being European in the UK in 2025 πŸ‘‡

lepetitjournal.com/londres/inst...

10.06.2025 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Refer yourself to a Settled advice service - Settled Refer yourself for Settled advicePlease use our online form to give initial information about your immigration query. This is to access our free, accredited advice services on the EUSS or Ukrainian vi...

Ukrainians in the UK or hosting someone? Settled offers free, expert immigration advice in your language. Funded by @britishredcross.bsky.social

πŸ“© ukraineadvice@settled.org.uk
πŸ”— settled.org.uk/selfrefer

settled.org.uk/ukraine-advice-service-british-red-cross/

#UkraineSupport #Settled

06.06.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anna uses her own refugee experience to support others. Renee gives pro bono immigration help to those who need it most.

πŸ’™ Thank you both!

#VolunteersWeek #HopeThroughAdvice #ProBonoImpact

06.06.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate - Settled Donate Settled is a charity, relying on grants and gifts. Every donation, small or large, regular or one-off, is hugely appreciated. Donations enable us to train, support and supervise our incredible ...

14/14 Settled is working hard to support an unprecedented number of Ukrainians in need of our free, expert legal advice & together with our amazing partners we are advocating to have these rules changed. Please support our work here - settled.org.uk/donate/ πŸ™

#ukrainiansinuk #SupportForUkrainians

05.06.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parliamentlive.tv Home Affairs Committee

13/14 This very much follows what Settled has been campaigning for as mentioned above and some of these concerns were briefly discussed at the Home Affairs Committee discussion on Tuesday 3 June 2025: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/... (from 16:30:48 to 16:31:40).

05.06.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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