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<p>The Home Office issues all EU citizens granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme
with a written notice of their immigration status and their conditions of leave for
staying in the UK, by email or letter, which is an official document that individuals
can keep. However, due to the possibility of fraud and abuse, this document cannot
be used to evidence an individual’s immigration status to work or access services.
EU citizens will be able to continue using their passports and national identity cards
to evidence their status in the UK until the new immigration system is introduced
in 2021. EU citizens granted status under the scheme can view that status, as recorded
digitally by the Home Office, and will be able to share it with others to access services
they are entitled to, via an online status checking service. This digital status forms
part of the move towards digital products in the UK immigration system. It is more
secure and enables individuals to keep their information up to date, share it in real
time, and only share the information that is required, which is not possible with
a card.</p>
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