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<p>The EU Settlement Scheme provides a streamlined, user-friendly, digital application
system, with multiple service options to meet the needs of a varied customer base,
including additional support for the vulnerable.</p><p>As outlined in the Immigration
Rules for the next private beta testing phase, a child being looked after (within
the meaning of section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) by, or a person who was such
a child and is eligible for support or assistance under the Children Act 1989 (or
under regulations made under that Act) from one of the named local authorities can
apply. Additionally, a vulnerable person receiving support from one of the named civil
society organisations will be eligible to make an application. These include more
than one organisation which works with victims of trafficking.</p><p>I am content
that our approach to fees is reasonable, proportionate and fair to all EU citizens.
However, I will keep the approach on fees under review. More broadly, we are also
considering how the EU Settlement Scheme can take into account the specific circumstances
of victims of modern slavery and how to support the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)
service providers to link victims up with the Scheme while they are in NRM support.</p>
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