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<p>The Home Office has listened closely to representations made by a variety of campaigns
and MPs on immigration issues affecting Commonwealth members of HM Forces and their
families.We have received recent representations from the Royal British Legion “stop
the service charge” and are aware of a public e-petition to waive settlement fees
for Commonwealth nationals who served in HM Forces.</p><p>While there are no current
plans to offer an exemption from paying a settlement fee to former military personnel,
this specific area of policy is regularly reviewed. There are no plans to launch a
public consultation on the question of waiving settlement fees.</p><p>The Home Office
remains committed to upholding our obligations under the Armed Forces Covenant. The
Home Office, along with all Government Departments, recognises the outstanding service
of all members of the Armed Forces, including the many service personnel who are foreign
and Commonwealth nationals.</p><p> </p>
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