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<p>The latest <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-december-2022"
target="_blank">Immigration System Statistics, year ending December 2022</a>, published
on 23 February, show that since their first arrivals in 2021, the ACRS and the Afghan
Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) have resettled a total of 21,387 people.
These statistics also show that we have now relocated 11,212 individuals under ARAP
scheme since it began in 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will first
consider any applications under the ARAP. They will then refer eligible individuals
to the Home Office for permission to enter the UK. This will be subject to the enrolment
of biometrics and security checks.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office continues to work
at pace to assess incoming ARAP visa applications against the Immigration Rules.</p><p>
</p><p>We will continue to honour our commitment to those who remain in Afghanistan
and the region. Our priority is to ensure that future UK arrivals can go directly
into appropriate accommodation rather than costly temporary hotel accommodation. Doing
this, whilst making sure that these individuals are fully supported and are able to
successfully integrate into life in the UK is the right thing to do.</p>
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