Home Office Error Jeopardizes Residency Rights of Italian Engineer's Wife
An Italian engineer living in London since 2018 is facing a legal challenge after the UK Home Office informed him that his settled status was granted in error. This decision affects his Brazilian wife, who now has no right to remain in the UK. The engineer, known as Fabio, was granted settled status under the EU settlement scheme, which is now being questioned due to his dual nationality. The Home Office claims his evidence of Italian citizenship was insufficient, impacting his ability to sponsor his wife. This situation has halted the couple's plans to settle and start a family in the UK. Legal experts argue that this move may violate the EU-UK withdrawal agreement, which prohibits imposing limitations on residence rights.