Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme 2024-11-25

2024-11-25

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Q1 Partial Answer
Wendy Chamberlain Lib Dem
North East Fife
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The effectiveness of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme is under scrutiny following its launch. Concerns have been raised about the number of people relocated and their ongoing support needs.
What recent assessment has Wendy Chamberlain made of the effectiveness of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme, noting that it aims to bring over 32,000 individuals to safety in the UK?
We are determined to honour our commitment to those who supported us in Afghanistan, bringing over 32,000 people to safety in the UK. We aim to continue relocating eligible individuals through established schemes as quickly as possible.
Assessment & feedback
The effectiveness of the scheme and specific issues faced by resettled individuals were not directly addressed.
We Are Determined Bringing Over 32,000 People
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Q2 Partial Answer
Wendy Chamberlain Lib Dem
North East Fife
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Afghan residents who have been in the UK since the scheme's opening are now facing residency permit renewals, raising concerns about their legal status and access to services.
Concerned about Afghans whose residency permits are up for renewal, Wendy Chamberlain asks for guidance on where individuals can go for renewal, how the Home Office responds to address changes, and what happens if they cannot afford the cost?
We continue to email and notify all individuals currently resettled in the UK whom we are aware of, and I will certainly continue to discuss with Wendy Chamberlain the methods we use for those facing other issues.
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Details on where individuals can go for renewal or how the Home Office responds to address changes were not provided.
We Continue To Email Discuss With Wendy Chamberlain
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Q3 Partial Answer
Melanie Ward Lab
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
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Dr Lubna Hadoura, an NHS consultant, seeks to care for her elderly mother displaced from Gaza. Her application for an adult dependent relative visa is pending.
Melanie Ward inquires about the status and consideration of Dr Lubna Hadoura's application for an adult dependent relative visa, ensuring it is handled with care.
The death and destruction in Gaza are intolerable; her application is being looked at very closely, and she should receive an update soon.
Assessment & feedback
Specific details about the handling of the visa application were not provided.
Intolerable Death And Destruction Being Looked At
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