The Home Office has announced that there have been more than four million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme, according to the latest published statistics.This important milestone was reached with eight months still to go before the 30 June 2021 deadline. Nearly 3.8 million grants of status have also been made, securing millions of European's rights in UK law for years to come.The latest statistics also show that, of the more than 4 million applications across the UK, there have been nearly 3.7 million from England, 204,700 from Scotland, 67,200 from Wales and 66,300 from Northern Ireland up to the end of September 2020.Minister for Future Borders and Immigration Kevin Foster said:European citizens are an integral part of our society, culture and community which is why I'm really proud we've already surpassed four million applications to the hugely successful EU Settlement Scheme.A wide range of support is available online and over the telephone if you need it and we are funding 72 organisations across the UK to help the more vulnerable in society.The EU Settlement Scheme has been fully open since 30 March 2019 and at its height Home Office caseworkers were regularly processing up to 20,000 applications a day. The highest number of applications processed in one month was in October 2019 when there were more than 400,000 grants of status.Timeline:28 August 2018 – EU Settlement Scheme first tested with a small number of NHS staff1 November 2018 – Launch of second phase of testing30 March 2019 – EU Settlement Scheme fully opened15 August 2019 – One million applications9 October 2019 – Two million applications6 February 2020 – Three million applications8 October 2020 – Four million applicationsThe Home Office also has a dedicated team of more than 1,500 people working on the EU Settlement Scheme with support provided seven days a week by telephone and by email.The EU Settlement Scheme uses cutting edge technology and launched the EU Exit: ID Document Check app which allows people to apply from the comfort of their own home in as little as 15 minutes.The Home Office has also made up to £17 million available to organisations across the UK who support the more vulnerable in society. The number of organisations funded has increased from 57 to 72 and includes charities, local authorities and local government associations.
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