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<p>I apologise for the delay in responding to the hon. Member’s correspondence. A
reply was sent on 1 October 2020.</p><p>The hon. Member for Glasgow Central wrote
on 15 July 2020 on behalf of her constituent, Mr Nihaz Azizi (known to UKVI as Mr
Nihat Azizi), who claimed asylum in the UK on 3 April 2019. The hon. Member requested
a progress update on the asylum claim.</p><p>Routine fingerprint checks indicated
that Mr Azizi had previously claimed asylum in Germany in January 2016, and consideration
was therefore given to returning him to Germany in accordance with the Dublin Regulations.
However, it was subsequently decided to process his asylum claim in the UK.</p><p>UKVI
cannot give an indication as to when Mr Azizi’s asylum claim is likely to be concluded
as this will depend on the nature and extent of any enquiries that may need to be
carried out before it can make a decision.</p><p>UKVI will contact Mr Azizi in writing
via his legal representatives, Latta & Co Solicitors, once a decision is made
on his asylum claim or if any further information or evidence is required.</p>
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