Home Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UK
The UK Home Office has informed an Italian engineer that his settled status was granted in error, jeopardizing his Brazilian wife's right to remain in the country. The error stems from insufficient proof of his Italian citizenship before the Brexit deadline, despite his long residence and compliance with immigration rules. Legal experts warn the move may breach the EU‑UK withdrawal agreement and affect many families.
- ▪The Home Office notified the engineer that his settled status was mistakenly awarded and will not be removed, but his wife loses her residency rights.
- ▪At least 100 individuals have been contacted about similar errors in the EU settlement scheme.
- ▪The engineer’s Italian citizenship documentation was deemed insufficient for the pre‑2020 cut‑off date.
- ▪Legal scholars argue the decision conflicts with article 13(4) of the EU‑UK withdrawal agreement, which protects residence rights.
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The Home Office has told at least 100 individuals ‘errors’ were made in awarding them settled status. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Home Office has told at least 100 individuals ‘errors’ were made in awarding them settled status. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesBrexitHome Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UKMan is told he should not have been granted settled status so he can no longer sponsor Brazilian wife to remainLisa O’CarrollSun 9 Aug 2026 05.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 9 Aug 2026 05.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 33-year-old Italian engineer who has been in London since 2018 has been plunged into a battle with the Home Office after officials told him they made a mistake allowing him to stay in the UK after…
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