PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Immigration: EU Nationals (9 June 2021)

The Government is using every possible channel to encourage everyone who may be eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to apply. The Home Office is currently working with HMRC and DWP to send letters to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who receive benefits, but it appears are yet to apply to the EUSS.

In trying to reach as many people as possible, there were a small number of instances where these letters were sent to recipients who are naturalised, or dual British and EEA citizens. The letter may also have been received by a small number of individuals who have already applied to the EUSS, for example because they applied after the initial exercise with DWP or HMRC was completed, but before the letter was sent out.

The letter made clear anyone who is a British citizen or already has EUSS status does not need to take any action.