Status of EU nationals in the UK:
EU nationals who have lived in the UK for more than 5 years You do not need to do anything as a result of Article 50 being triggered. Permanent residence status is a right that EU nationals can get under EU law. This will not change while the UK is part of the EU. More information about your right to live in the UK is available on GOV.UK. EU nationals who have lived in the UK for less than 5 years You do not need to do anything as a result of Article 50 being triggered. There