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<p>The latest published information shows that more than 2.7 million (2,756,100) EU
Settlement Scheme applications had been received up to 31 December 2019. The latest
figures can be found in the Home Office’s ‘EU Settlement Scheme monthly statistics’
available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/eu-settlement-scheme-statistics-december-2019"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/eu-settlement-scheme-statistics-december-2019</a></p><p>The
published figures refer specifically to applications made to the EU Settlement Scheme
and cannot be directly compared with estimates of the resident population of EU/EEA
nationals in the UK. The published figures include non-EEA family members, Irish nationals,
and eligible EEA citizens not resident in the UK, none of whom are usually included
in estimates of the resident EU population. Furthermore, the population estimates
do not take account of people’s migration intentions and will include people who have
come to the UK for a range of purposes, including some who have no intention to settle
in the UK.</p><p>In order to ensure that resident EEA nationals and their family members
understand how and by when to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office has
put in place a comprehensive communications and engagement plan, using all available
channels to reach our audiences – such as marketing, presentations, email updates,
toolkits and webinars.</p><p>The Home Office has delivered a £4 million marketing
campaign to encourage resident EEA nationals to apply and further campaign activity
is planned. Alongside this campaign activity, we have also undertaken extensive engagement
and outreach with stakeholder groups, including employers, local authorities and community
organisations. No-one will be left behind, which is why we are working in partnership
with representatives of vulnerable groups and other experts to make sure everyone
knows what they need to do and has the right level of support.</p>
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