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The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has welcomed clarification from the Home Office about how citizens will continue to have their rights safeguarded.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizen’s Rights Agreements (IMA) has welcomed the issuing of new guidance to local authorities from the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) about how to assess whether citizens with rights under the Agreements can receive homelessness support.
As the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) marks its fourth year in operation, we are reminding EU and EEA EFTA citizens and their family members, who have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme, that your rights should be upheld by public bodies in the UK and Gibraltar.
This winter, a team from the IMA travelled to Belfast to find out more about the experience EU, EEA, EFTA citizens and their families face in Northern Ireland (NI).
Nicole Lappin has been appointed as the new Chair of the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) by the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) welcomes changes to Home Office guidance on how pending prosecutions affect applications to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has secured a new practice note in Scotland which will come into force on 1 December 2024.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has written to the Home Office after receiving information that citizens who hold a valid Certificate of Application (CoA) are having issues at the UK border, including being denied entry to the UK or are subject to removal directions. This includes administrative review of applications pending.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizen’s Rights Agreements (IMA) is continuing to seek clarity from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) following an important ruling from the Court of Appeal which impacts on whether citizens have the rights to claim benefits to prevent them from becoming destitute.
UPDATE – 18 JUNE 2024 – To include that the first proposed change for the removal of pre-settled expiry dates from View & Prove and right to work (including licensing) and right to rent checking services for third parties has been undertaken.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has welcomed Home Office decisions on changes to the EU Settlement Scheme for pre-settled status holders in relation to how a significant High Court judgment on
citizens’ rights under the Withdrawal and Separation Agreements will be implemented.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens Rights’ Agreements (IMA) is calling for a resolution on a landmark judicial review judgment against the UK Home Office relating to the implementation of parts of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreement (IMA) is reminding EU and EEA EFTA citizens of what to expect when travelling amid further reports of difficulties at the UK border.
The third annual survey undertaken by the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA), which ran from April to June 2023, found the top three areas where citizens continued to experience difficulties accessing their rights were employment, travel and healthcare.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has launched an inquiry after receiving reports of citizens experiencing delays with their EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) applications.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has noted Home Office information about how it will implement a High Court judgment in relation to the rights of pre-settled status holders under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), but has expressed disappointment at the lack of meaningful engagement to date and the lack of clarity in the proposals for citizens.
The UK, through the Home Office, failed to comply with its obligation under the Withdrawal and Separation Agreements to issue a Certificate of Application immediately to EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) applicants, for particular types of application.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements has been successful in a landmark High Court case which will help provide clarity for millions of citizens with pre-settled status.
A spokesperson for the IMA said, “On the 18th January this year, the Home Office made us aware of an exercise to update UKVI accounts of EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) applicants refused status between June 2021 and April 2022, where those accounts had continued to show a Certificate of Application rather than a refused status.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) has launched a review to find out what measures local government across the UK is taking to ensure eligible EU and EEA EFTA looked after children and care leavers have their rights protected.
The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements (IMA) is advising EU citizens to make sure they apply for settled status as soon as possible amid growing concerns about the length of time it is taking the Home Office to deal with some applications.