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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 2019. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration: EU Nationals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average time to process an application to the EU Settlement Scheme is.

Answer

The following link lists the expected processing times for EU Settlement Scheme applications, based on current performance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/eu-settlement-scheme-application-processing-times/eu-settlement-scheme-pilot-current-expected-processing-times-for-applications.

Our aim is to process all applications to the Scheme as expeditiously as possible. The majority of applications are concluded within 5 working days. However, it is likely to take longer in the following instances:

  • Further information is required from an applicant;
  • If the applicant is applying as a minor and or the application is not linked to an adult;
  • If the applicant has submitted a paper application;
  • If the applicant has a relevant criminal record;
  • If the applicant is a non-EEA or non-Swiss citizen and are applying based on a relationship not relied on in a previous application to the Home Office.

Overall, the total number of applications that have been concluded, as of 30 September 2019, was more than 1.5 million (1,524,500). Of these, 61% were granted settled status, 38% were granted pre-settled status.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6190
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Immigration EU nationals
Link
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