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Dedicated support centres for complex cases

Dedicated support centres for complex cases

The Home Office has today (27 March) opened 7 dedicated Service and Support Centres across the UK to help those with complex cases.

The Service and Support Centres (SSC) will provide a free service for those who may be in a position of vulnerability or who may have complex circumstances and would therefore benefit from an enhanced service.

Experienced UKVI staff will provide a face to face service and help people throughout their immigration application. The hands-on service will help make sure the right information and evidence is captured, so that individuals apply under the route most appropriate for their circumstances.

The SSCs will be in Belfast, Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Liverpool, Sheffield and Solihull.

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes said:

I want an immigration system which is flexible and a key part of that is to make sure we provide enhanced support to those ..

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Home Office launches nationwide campaign for EU Settlement Scheme

Home Office launches nationwide campaign for EU Settlement Scheme

The Home Office has launched a new nationwide marketing campaign to encourage EU citizens to apply early for the EU Settlement Scheme.

The Home Office has today (Monday 25 March) launched a new nationwide marketing campaign to encourage EU citizens to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme ahead of its full launch on Saturday 30 March.

The campaign will be visible at around 6,000 sites across the UK including in every major city.

Outdoor advertising at key locations this week will be followed by eye-catching adverts on catch-up TV, radio, social media and online once the scheme is fully up and running on Saturday 30 March.

Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes said:

It is my priority to make sure that EU citizens, who have built their lives here and who have contributed so much to our society, continue to feel welcome in the UK.

That is ..