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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Launch of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Pathways 2 and 3

13 June 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Kevin Foster Con Torbay

Asylum & Refugees

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Pathways 2 and 3 are launched.
  • Pathway 2 allows the UNHCR to refer up to 2,000 refugees in the first year.
  • Pathway 3 enables the FCDO to refer up to 1,500 eligible contractors and alumni from British Council and GardaWorld, and Chevening.

Issue summary

The minister announces the opening of two remaining referral pathways for the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS).

Action requested

Pathway 2 allows UNHCR to refer up to 2,000 refugees during the first year, while Pathway 3 enables FCDO to refer up to 1,500 eligible British Council and GardaWorld contractors and Chevening alumni from Afghanistan. Expressions of interest for Pathway 3 open on June 20th with a deadline of August 15th.

Key facts

  • The ACRS will resettle up to 20,000 eligible people over the coming years.
  • UNHCR will refer refugees under Pathway 2 for resettlement in the UK during the first year, aiming for up to 2,000 referrals.
  • FCDO will open an online system on June 20th for expressions of interest from eligible individuals under Pathway 3 until August 15th.
  • The first evacuation mission (Op PITTING) brought over 15,000 people to safety within two weeks.
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