More EU citizens will be supported to remain in Scotland, thanks
to renewed funding for the Stay in Scotland campaign.
In partnership with the Citizens’ Rights Project, COSLA and
Settled - an independent charity helping EU citizens to
stay in the UK – over £200,000 will help vulnerable people apply
to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Migration Minister said:
“On Europe Day, Scotland can proudly celebrate the contribution
EU citizens make to our society, culture and economy.
“As we continue to build the case for an independent Scotland
within the EU, additional funding for the Stay in Scotland
campaign will help ensure EU citizens, particularly those who
need assistance with complex applications, get the support they
need to gain settled status.
“We’re also urging the Home Office to immediately upgrade
everyone from pre-settled to settled status. This would help
remove the unnecessary stress and anxiety of being forced to
re-apply to the EUSS.”
“Scotland is stronger for its multi-culturalism and our message
to EU citizens this Europe Day is clear: you are, and always will
be, welcome in Scotland.”
Background
The Stay in Scotland campaign was launched in
2019 to help EU citizens understand and secure their rights
through the uncertainties presented by Brexit.
Throughout the campaign, more than £2 million has been provided
to community organisations to help people apply for settled
status. Funding of £216,850 will be given for 2023-2024.
More information about how to apply to the EU Settlement
Scheme: EU citizens living in Scotland -
mygov.scot
The Independent Monitoring Authority recently won its judicial
review against the Home Office, with the court agreeing that EU
citizens should not lose their rights if they fail to re-apply to
the EUSS before the expiry of their pre-settled status.
Contact Information
Scottish Government
Jennifer Skipper
Scottish Government
07580789429
jennifer.skipper@gov.scot
Notes to editors
Migration Minister will attend and speak at a
Citizens’ Rights Project Event, European citizens and
Scotland: their issues, concerns & future
prospects at the French Institute for Scotland at
12.15, Tuesday 9 May. European citizens and
Scotland: their issues, concerns & future prospects Tickets,
Tue, May 9, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
