The changing status of European Union nationals in the United Kingdom following Brexit: The lived experience of the European Union Settlement Scheme

Following Brexit, European Union citizens now find their rights to live and work in the UK have changed they had make an application under Settlement Scheme, established terms of Withdrawal Agreement, by 30 June 2021 enable them continue lawfully. This article examines experience perceptions those navigating Scheme how feel about life post-Brexit. It raises questions identity belonging. We also examine other routes nationals, family members, are choosing use secure status UK. Our research highlights impacts Brexit unevenly felt experienced different national groups. The concludes that it is likely we will only be able measure true extent ‘success’ after gateway has closed on 2021, learning what happens who fall between gap, especially more vulnerable.