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<p>Data on the total number of EEA related applications made by people in the UK is
published on a quarterly basis as part of the Migration Transparency Data release.
The latest published figures (Q2 2016) can be found in the table ‘Temporary and permanent
migration data’. See tab InC-01a. This data can be accessed via the link below.</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/temporary-and-permanent-migration-data-august-2016</p><p>With
regards to the online processing of EEA applications, UK Visas & Immigration is
undertaking a programme of transformation of which digitisation is a core part. UKVI
is working towards digitising all application routes from existing methods of applying
by paper for applicants from within and outside of the UK. The intention is to enable
customers to apply online across the services and immigration routes in a straight-forward
and customer-focused way.</p><p>The online application service Access UK first launched
for visit visa customers in China in June 2014, and has subsequently been rolled out
to 180 countries globally for overseas visit routes in more than 15 languages. For
those already in the UK, Access UK has launched for customers applying for tier 2
(work) and tier 4 (study) extensions and is preparing for further services to go online.
UKVI is currently trialling the online service for some EEA applicants. As the programme
matures we expect benefits to security, customer service and efficiencies to be identified
and realised.</p>
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