Jean Parry

Pre-settled status

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Good Morning,

We have a potential apprentice who has pre-settled status.  She has lived here for 4 years and her visa is valid until May 2024.  The apprenticeship is 24 months in duration so the visa will expire before she can complete the apprenticeship.  

I know she can only apply for settled status after 5 years.  My understanding is this is 'usually' granted.  Do we accept her onto the programme under these circumstances?

TIA

Jean

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Steve Hewitt

Hi Jean

Short answer is yes, for precisely the reason you mention and applies to all visa-holding learners. It's not their fault (or our fault!) that they can't apply for extensions or a different status until their current status has nearly expired.

Jean Parry

Thanks for the quick response Steve.  Just wanted to get someone else's view