What is the Civil Society EUSS Alliance?
The Alliance unites organisations and individuals across the UK with deep knowledge of the EUSS and its impacts on people and communities. It is a loose coalition of over 100 organisations, working with EU citizens and their family members who were resident in the UK before the end of 2020. It brings together practitioners and advocates who support communities navigating a complex and evolving digital immigration landscape.
What does the Alliance do?
Through regular meetings and ongoing collaboration, the Alliance:
- Shares frontline casework insights and experiences
- Strengthens the skills and capacity of advisers through expert input
- Facilitates policy engagement with key stakeholders, including the Home Office, Independent Monitoring Authority, European Commission, and UK parliamentarians
- Supports strategic advocacy around the implementation of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
This work is delivered through:
- Targeted upskilling opportunities across all levels of legal accreditation
- Strategic case-sharing to inform litigation and influence policy development
- Coordinated feedback on Home Office proposals and practices
Get involved
The Alliance welcomes new members of the network. If you offer advice and support to vulnerable EU Citizens and their families in your area and would like to find out more about the Alliance consider getting involved. You do not need to be a legally accredited provider to join.
Hear from members of the Alliance
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These meetings have been extremely valuable source of in-depth knowledge, updates and an opportunity to receive support from others in finding a solution. The networking element is also very important.
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I am not a lawyer, and I work only as a part time adviser and support worker. It is juggling it all on limited hours and constant changes in legislation require me being informed. I like attending Alliance meetings because I learn through the discussions ongoing about complex cases or trends spotted by far more experienced lawyers and professionals than myself. It is one thing reading updated guidance on changes, but it is another to hear about cases/trends and discussions from the practical perspective. I also find it helpful listening to speakers on specific issues.
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We find it very useful and helpful to attend EUSS Alliance meetings with other service providers to share ideas, concerns and design strategies to deal with problems in EUSS system and really appreciate this platform which brings us together.
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Thank you for hosting the EUSS Alliance, it’s a great resource and invaluable opportunity to stay in touch with others in the sector.