15,000 EU nationals apply to stay in Bolton through the EU Settlement Scheme
15,000 EU nationals apply to stay in Bolton through the EU Settlement Scheme MORE than 15,000 EU nationals have applied to continue living in Bolton after Brexit. Home Office figures reveal that by the end of September 2020, 15,060 people successfully applied to continue living in the area after December 31. European Union nationals wishing to continue living in the UK must apply under the EU Settlement Scheme by June 30 2021. Those who have lived in the UK for five years and meet the criteria, can receive settled status and remain in the country indefinitely. In Bury almost 7,000 E...