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<p>The Government is using every possible channel to encourage everyone who may be
eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to apply. The Home Office has worked
extensively to promote awareness of the EUSS. Since 2019, we have delivered a major
EUSS paid advertising campaign, and worked closely with employers, local authorities,
stakeholders and charities to raise awareness and support applications.</p><p>The
Home Office is currently working with HMRC and DWP to send letters to EU, EEA and
Swiss citizens who receive benefits, but it appears are yet to apply to the EUSS.
These letters seek 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 status had 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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