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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update to 18 December 2024 statement on Afghan resettlement schemes

01 July 2025 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Luke Pollard Lab Co-op Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is stopping new applications for the ARAP scheme as of today.
  • The Home Office-run ACRS will be closed with no further referrals accepted.
  • Key performance indicators for ARAP caseloads are to be introduced from autumn.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the Afghan Resettlement Programme (ARP), detailing progress and changes to resettlement schemes.

Action requested

The Government is stopping new applications for the ARAP scheme as of today, but will continue processing existing cases. The Home Office-run ACRS will also be closed with no further referrals accepted, though decisions on pending referrals will still be issued. Key performance indicators for ARAP caseloads are to be introduced from autumn.

Key facts

  • Over 34,000 Afghans have successfully relocated to the UK under various schemes.
  • The Home Office has laid Immigration Rule changes to stop new principal applications for ARAP.
  • Applications received to date will continue to be processed with eligibility criteria still applicable.
  • The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) is closing, having resettled over 12,800 people since 2021.
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