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<p>As set out in the MoUs with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and The Department
for Work and Pensions (DWP), if the automated check is unsuccessful or the person
cannot be found during the initial check made during the online application, a Home
Office caseworker may instigate the check again following the submission of the application
if there is reason to believe a successful match is possible and it will benefit the
applicant.</p><p>Information on how the automated checks calculate periods of UK residence
as well as the tax and benefit records that are included in the automated checks has
been published on gov.uk and can be found here: <br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-settlement-scheme-uk-tax-and-benefits-records-automated-check"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-settlement-scheme-uk-tax-and-benefits-records-automated-check</a>.</p><p>Page
27 of the published MoU with HMRC indicates this agreement will be in place until
April 2026. The date of April 2026 was considered appropriate to account for all applications
to be received under the scheme – including those granted pre-settled status at first
application with limited UK residence and would therefore need several years more
time in the UK before qualifying for settled status. The exchange of data will only
occur when an application is received under the scheme. The MoU is also subject to
biennial review to ensure it remains accurate and fit for purpose.</p>
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