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EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status automation update: April 2026
Update on progress to automatically convert eligible pre-settled status holders to settled status.
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In 2025 the Home Office announced a new process to automatically convert eligible pre-settled status holders to settled status, without the need for them to make a further EUSS application.
This document provides an update on progress made and the next steps of the process.
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Published 9 April 2026