On 18 September 2016 CRaB teamed up with local migrant advocacy and support group Friends Without Borders to provide free immigration law advice for anyone concerned with their status in the UK following the ‘Leave’ vote in June’s EU referendum. Advice was provided by three qualified advisers in the form of a 45 minute talk followed by one-to-one advice sessions. Issues covered included qualifying for residency status, how to obtain permanent residence, and how to obtain citizenship.
The overall advice given was that those potentially affected shouldn’t worry, but that ensuring they were qualified according to the UK’s interpretation of EU treaty rights was advisable. It was advised that, if possible, EU citizens should officially confirm permanent residence status, and that any non-EEA family members deriving rights from their EU status should particularly aim for this.
This event received coverage in the local press – click here.