SEPTEMBER 2021
Ongoing and Late Applications to the EU Settlement Scheme
The application deadline for EU nationals and most family members under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) has now passed. However, as a reminder, eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, and their family members can still make a late application to the EUSS to obtain valid UK immigration status if they have reasonable grounds for missing the deadline. Information has been released to support those eligible with making a late application. The Home Office has confirmed it will take a flexible and pragmatic approach to accepting late applications and will look for reasons to grant applications, not to refuse them.
- A factsheet has also been issued to provide information for late applicants.
- Citizens Advice are currently providing a free advice service, as sponsored by the Home Office: EU Settlement Scheme – Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire (citizensadvicesouthlincs.org.uk)
For ongoing applications made before 30th June 2021, we are aware that the Home Office are facing some delays with validating EUSS applications at present due to a high volume in cases. The Home Office has issued the following guidance.