Guidance

EU Settlement Scheme: guidance for immigration advisers

This page outlines the application process for organisations registering to provide Level 1 Immigration advice and services related to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Documents

Guidance for EUSS advisers on authorised work at Level 1

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EUSS Guidance November 2023

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Application for registration for Level 1 Immigration (limited to the EU Settlement Scheme)

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Guidance notes: Application for registration for Level 1 Immigration (limited to the EU Settlement Scheme)

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Competence statement: EU Settlement Scheme

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Details

Eligibility

The IAA Level 1 Immigration EU Settlement Scheme registration is for non-profit or charitable organisations that provide advice and services exclusively in this area. Organisations must offer free services or charge only a modest fee to contribute to the running of the organisation.

Guidance updates  

Our 2023 Guidance for Advisers and Guidance for Organisations on the EU Settlement Scheme have been updated in line with Home Office regulations, particularly regarding late applications. Changes reflect the updated Immigration Rules, which:  

  • removed the option for administrative review of eligible decisions made on or after 5 October 2023
  • limited the circumstances under which a person can submit a late application

Application process

To apply, please submit the following:  

  • IAA Level 1 Immigration (EU Settlement Scheme) application form
  • new adviser application
  • competence statement (EU Settlement Scheme) for each adviser  

Refer to the guidance documents above before applying.

Once complete, email your application to info@immigrationadviceauthority.gov.uk

For-Profit Organisations

Organisations operating on a for-profit basis should apply for IAA Level 1 Immigration registration, which will enable them to provide advice and services across the full range of immigration matters.

Updates to this page

Published 20 December 2019
Last updated 13 November 2023 + show all updates
  1. Explanation for update expanded.

  2. The EUSS guidance documents have been updated

  3. A new July 2021 Guidance Document has been added.

  4. First published.

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