Updating and proving your pre-settled or settled status

Summary

You don’t automatically have the right to claim benefits. You must show you have a ‘right to reside’. You might have a right to reside for different reasons - for example, because of things like your work or your family. Check if you have the right to reside. When you go for your interview at the Jobcentre you’ll need to prove your pre-settled status and your right to reside. You can prove you have pre-settled status by either: * printing a copy of your pre-settled status decision letter * giving the Jobcentre a share code so they can view your pre-settled status online - you can get a share code on GOV.UK You'll also need to give the Jobcentre evidence that you have a right to reside. If you’re working, your evidence could be your payslips and contract of employment. If the Jobcentre say they can’t verify your pre-settled status, talk to an adviser. The DWP might ask for proof of your pre-settled status or settled status by adding a message to the journal section of your online account. You should check your journal regularly to make sure you don’t miss any messages. You can give the DWP your share code as evidence - you can get a share code on GOV.UK. If the DWP ask for proof of.

Key information

• printing a copy of your pre-settled status decision letter
• giving the Jobcentre a share code so they can view your pre-settled status online - you can get a share code on GOV.UK
• you renew or replace the identity document you used to apply - for example, if your passport expires
• you change your name - for example, if you get married
• you change your address, phone number or email address - your contact details need to be up to date so you can view or share your status
• you want to change your identity document or add another one
• can’t access the email address or phone number you used to set up the account any more
• changed the passport or identity document you use in your account
• You don’t automatically have the right to claim benefits. You must show you have a ‘right to reside’. You might have a right to reside for different reasons - for example, because of things like your work or your family. Check if you have the right to reside.
• When you go for your interview at the Jobcentre you’ll need to prove your pre-settled status and your right to reside.
• printing a copy of your pre-settled status decision letter
• giving the Jobcentre a share code so they can view your pre-settled status online - you can get a share code on GOV.UK

Practical guidance

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