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<p>The Government is using every possible channel to encourage everyone who is eligible
for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to apply.</p><p>The Home Office is currently working
with HMRC and DWP to encourage EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who receive benefits to
apply to the EUSS if they have yet to do so. Letters are being sent out to encourage
recipients to apply to the EUSS to protect their existing rights in the UK before
the deadline of 30 June 2021.</p><p>In trying to reach as many people as possible,
there may be a small number of instances where these letters are sent to recipients
who are naturalised as a British citizen. The letter may also be 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 makes clear anyone who is a British citizen or already
has EUSS status does not need to take any action.</p><p>As of 30 April 2021, 4.9m
grants of EUSS status have been made. The Home Office urges anyone eligible for the
EUSS to apply before the 30 June deadline to ensure their rights are protected following
the end of the grace period.</p>
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