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What is the news? Starting Monday, the United Kingdom’s EU Settlement Scheme will open to the public for an expanded test phase for EU nationals in the U.K. to secure their residency rights.
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Background: The U.K.’s EU Settlement Scheme was put into the U.K. immigration rules in August 2018, and has since been undergoing trials, initially with select universities and National Health Service trusts in northwest England, and then more widely in the NHS, with a full launch not expected until March 30. To date, 15,500 applications have been made, with 12,400 registrations completed, suggesting that the scheme is effective in delivering its aims (although a full report later this month should provide more details).
Analysis & Comments: This announcement means that the EU Settlement Scheme will be available to EU nationals in the U.K. sooner than many employers and employees expected. While registrations are voluntary, this announcement may encourage a surge of applications. In light of this updated timetable, employers looking to support employees with applications should be prepared to address further questions about the scheme in their Brexit communications and events for their employees.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
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