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<p>We are pleased to report all three referral pathways on the Afghan Citizens Resettlement
Scheme (ACRS) are now open to receive referrals, to provide a route for resettlement
to the UK for at-risk individuals in Afghanistan and the region.</p><p>The ACRS was
launched in January, with some of those evacuated under Op PITTING being granted a
place.</p><p>We are now receiving referrals from the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees (UNHCR) of vulnerable refugees who have fled Afghanistan for resettlement
to the UK, and are pleased to have welcomed the first families under this Pathway
(2) of the ACRS.</p><p>The FCDO launched Pathway 3, which will see eligible British
Council and GardaWorld contractors and Chevening alumni considered for resettlement
to the UK. The FCDO has begun notifying eligible individuals with advice on the next
steps.</p>
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