Immigration Law
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How long is your visa for?
Yesterday I asked if you were on a spousal visa - you said yes.
If you're here on the EU settlement scheme, then your right to remain is dependent on the person who brought you here. And to be able to stay once that sponsorship is gone, you would have needed to be eligible to retain a right of residency. On the basis of the information you have given me you may be eligible but you will need to review the information below and at the link to determine if you are.
In terms of a divorce or relationship breakdown, those who were in the relationship and their family members can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme so long as one of the following applies:
The right to reside is a complicated area of law, so you may wish to instruct a lawyer to act on your behalf to help you make the application.
You can find out more about how to apply and if you are eligible here: https://www.gov.uk/family-permit/apply-retained-right-of-residence
You may not be eligible then - but do check the link above, and contact a solicitor if you need assistance with applying. You also have to apply from outside of the UK.
You can find one here: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk
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