The3Million, which campaigns for EU citizens' rights, says it is concerned for the hundreds of thousands of people who are still waiting to find out if they can continue living in a post-Brexit UK.

The EU Settlement scheme launched in March 2019 to regulate the immigration status of European citizens who live in the UK.

EU citizens with limited reasonable grounds for missing the June deadline can still apply to secure their rights.

Those who have lived in the UK for five years and meet the criteria, can receive settled status and remain in the country indefinitely.

Others who have lived in the country for less time can receive pre-settled status, which allows them to remain for a further five years. They can later apply for settled status.

Some citizens who are not from the European Economic Area, may also qualify for the scheme, for example if they are family members of EU citizens living in the UK.

Bexley

Nearly 20,000 EU nationals have been granted permission to stay in Bexley, figures show.

Home Office data shows 18,850 EU citizens had successfully applied to continue living in Bexley by June 30 – the deadline for new applications imposed by the Government following Brexit.

Around 2,930 applications were submitted in the last three months of the scheme being open – 13% of all requests received in Bexley.

Between the launch of the scheme and the deadline, a total of 19,810 applications were dealt with in Bexley, with 11,780 people granted settled status and 7,070 pre-settled status.

Around 970 applications were either refused, withdrawn, or invalid.

The highest number of applications received came from Romania (4,580), Poland (2,450) and Non-EEA (2,420) nationals.

Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.

Bromley

Tens of thousands of EU nationals have been granted permission to stay in Bromley, figures show.

Home Office data shows 24,070 EU citizens had successfully applied to continue living in Bromley by June 30 – the deadline for new applications imposed by the Government following Brexit.

Around 2,990 applications were submitted in the last three months of the scheme being open – 11% of all requests received in Bromley.

Between the launch of the scheme and the deadline, a total of 24,980 applications were dealt with in Bromley, with 15,730 people granted settled status and 8,340 pre-settled status.

Around 910 applications were either refused, withdrawn, or invalid.

The highest number of applications received came from Romania (3,480), Poland (3,210) and Italy (3,200) nationals.

Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.

Greenwich

Tens of thousands of EU nationals have been granted permission to stay in Greenwich, figures show.

Home Office data shows 48,680 EU citizens had successfully applied to continue living in Greenwich by June 30 – the deadline for new applications imposed by the Government following Brexit.

Around 7,020 applications were submitted in the last three months of the scheme being open – 12% of all requests received in Greenwich.

Between the launch of the scheme and the deadline, a total of 51,230 applications were dealt with in Greenwich, with 27,870 people granted settled status and 20,810 pre-settled status.

Around 2550 applications were either refused, withdrawn, or invalid.

The highest number of applications received came from Romania (10,290), Non-EEA (6,110) and Italy (5,530) nationals.

Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.

Lewisham

Tens of thousands of EU nationals have been granted permission to stay in Lewisham, figures show.

Home Office data shows 50,620 EU citizens had successfully applied to continue living in Lewisham by June 30 – the deadline for new applications imposed by the Government following Brexit.

Around 6,460 applications were submitted in the last three months of the scheme being open – 11% of all requests received in Lewisham.

Between the launch of the scheme and the deadline, a total of 53,100 applications were dealt with in Lewisham, with 29,410 people granted settled status and 21,210 pre-settled status.

Around 2490 applications were either refused, withdrawn, or invalid.

The highest number of applications received came from Spain (8,410), Italy (7,470) and Romania (7,090) nationals.

Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.

Dartford

More than 9,000 EU nationals have been granted permission to stay in Dartford, figures show.

Home Office data shows 9,030 EU citizens had successfully applied to continue living in Dartford by June 30 – the deadline for new applications imposed by the Government following Brexit.

Around 1,360 applications were submitted in the last three months of the scheme being open – 13% of all requests received in Dartford.

Between the launch of the scheme and the deadline, a total of 9,500 applications were dealt with in Dartford, with 5,770 people granted settled status and 3,260 pre-settled status.

Around 470 applications were either refused, withdrawn, or invalid.

The highest number of applications received came from Romania (2,140), Poland (1,950) and Lithuania (980) nationals.

Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.

The3Million said although millions of applications had been processed under the EU Settlement Scheme, almost half a million people were still awaiting a decision.

A spokesman said: "This backlog is unlikely to be cleared anytime soon, given the slowing pace of decision making.

"The scheme will also continue to receive new applications from vulnerable citizens who missed the deadline, as well as those upgrading from pre-settled to settled status and from joining family members.

"It is therefore crucial the Government commits to a long-term plan to support all applicants."

The Government said those who applied to the scheme by the June 30 deadline, but have not had a decision, have their rights protected until their application is decided.

Kevin Foster, minister for future borders and immigration, said: "I'm delighted thousands more people have been rightly granted status through the hugely successful EU Settlement Scheme.

"We continue to work as quickly as possible to conclude applications, as well as supporting people with their late applications.

“Our message remains clear. The Home Office is looking for reasons to grant status rather than refuse. I would encourage anyone eligible who is yet to apply to get in touch and join the millions who have already secured their rights.”

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