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James Heappey: We continue to receive a high number of applications, however, the majority of these are duplicates or are ineligible under the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme. Considerable amounts of time, resources and personnel have been, and continue to be, deployed to ensure that applications are considered as quickly efficiently, accurately and fairly as possible. We are now...
James Heappey: Not all ARAP applicants will receive an eligibility decision within the same timeframe and the time taken varies enormously from case-to-case. This could be due to the complexity of the case, the need to conduct checks with other government departments, or the length of time it takes an applicant to respond to follow-up queries. Therefore, due to the significant variation, it is not possible...
James Heappey: We are unable to reliably provide the number of refused and pending applications under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme submitted specifically by Afghans in third countries. It is not always possible to know the exact location of all those that apply for ARAP, as it is largely incumbent on them informing the casework team on their initial application. In addition,...
Robert Jenrick: Through Operation Warm Welcome, Afghans who come to the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will be supported in accessing accommodation and the vital health, education, and support into employment they need to fully integrate into society. All individuals relocated to the UK under the Ex-Gratia Scheme are entitled to...
Robert Jenrick: ...the number of regular pathways as those listed may be eligible to relocate to the UK through existing safe and legal routes. In response to the Ukraine crisis, this government has introduced three schemes: the Ukraine Extension Scheme (UES), the Ukraine Family Scheme (UFS), and for those without family links to the UK, the Homes for Ukraine (HFU) Scheme. In response to events in...
James Heappey: ...are unable to breakdown LOTR decisions by job title. Therefore, the above dates reflect decisions made on LOTR for AFM for all eligible Afghans under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme and Ex-Gratia scheme (EGS).
Robert Jenrick: The UK welcomes vulnerable people in need of protection to the UK through our resettlement schemes. These schemes have provided safe and legal routes for tens of thousands of people to start new lives in the UK. The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) prioritises those who have stood up for values such as democracy and women’s rights in Afghanistan, as well as vulnerable groups,...
Robert Jenrick: ...ensure we have enough capacity across the system to meet expected demand and meet our statutory obligations. Regarding Local Authorities who support people through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) or the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) will receive £20,520 per person, over 3 years, for resettlement and integration costs. They have the flexibility to use this...
Robert Jenrick: ...ensure we have enough capacity across the system to meet expected demand and meet our statutory obligations. Regarding Local Authorities who support people through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) or the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) will receive £20,520 per person, over 3 years, for resettlement and integration costs. They have the flexibility to use this...
James Heappey: It is recognised that processing times within ARAP can vary considerably, dependent upon a number of factors including the complexity of the case, the need to conduct checks with other Government Departments, or the length of time it takes an applicant to respond to follow-up queries. Significant progress has been made to accelerate the process in recent months, including additional Defence...
Robert Jenrick: ...ensure we have enough capacity across the system to meet expected demand and meet our statutory obligations. Regarding Local Authorities who support people through the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) or the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) will receive £20,520 per person, over 3 years, for resettlement and integration costs. They have the flexibility to use this...
Robert Jenrick: Certain additional family members of eligible Afghan citizens can relocate under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). Eligibility of additional family members of those who qualify to relocate is assessed by the sponsoring UK Government Department. Those who are deemed eligible will receive settled status in the United Kingdom. Eligibility of additional family members under the...
Robert Jenrick: Through Operation Warm Welcome, Afghans resettling in the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) are being supported in accessing accommodation alongside the vital health, education, and support into employment they need, to fully integrate into society. As stated in the recently published, 'Afghan Resettlement: Operational...
James Heappey: As of 3 November, over 11,600 eligible individuals (including their family members) have been successfully relocated to the UK under the ARAP (Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy) scheme. This number includes 5,000 ARAP eligible individuals (including their family members) who were relocated during OP PITTING.
James Heappey: There have been 127,795 applications to the ARAP (Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy) scheme since the scheme began on 1 April 2021. Of these, a significant portion are duplicates.
Robert Jenrick: Through Operation Warm Welcome, Afghans resettling in the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will be supported in accessing accommodation alongside the vital health, education, and support into employment they need, to fully integrate into society. As stated in the recently published, 'Afghan Resettlement: Operational...
Lord Sharpe of Epsom: ...In the meantime, applicants remain eligible to work and access services under their continuing leave. At 12 August 2022, we have granted Indefinite Leave to Remain to 11,303 individuals across the ARAP and ACRS, since they opened in April 2021 and January 2022, respectively. We are unable, at this time, to provide a breakdown of whether a grant of leave was made under the ARAP or the ACRS...
James Heappey: Data is not held on full-time employment figures specifically for Afghans relocated to the UK under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) scheme. For those who have arrived under the ARAP scheme, and for those still to come, we continue working with our colleagues across Government under Operation WARM WELCOME to make sure that they are properly supported as they now rebuild...
Tom Pursglove: My Rt Hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. The changes include the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) Immigration Rules which clarify the Ministry of Defence decides eligibility for an Afghan citizen, before an application for entry clearance or settlement is made to the Home Office on their, or an eligible...
Tom Pursglove: ...In the meantime, applicants remain eligible to work and access services under their continuing leave. At 12 August 2022, we have granted Indefinite Leave to Remain to 11,303 individuals across the ARAP and ACRS, since they opened in April 2021 and Jan 2022, respectively. We are unable, at this time, to provide a breakdown of whether a grant of leave was made under the ARAP or the ACRS...
