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<p>The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) will prioritise those who have assisted
UK efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for UK values such as democracy, women’s rights,
freedom of speech and rule of law; and vulnerable people such as women and girls at
risk, and members of minority groups (including ethnic / religious minorities and
LGBT+).</p><p>Those eligible for the scheme include individuals evacuated during Operation
Pitting. Due to the success of the evacuation in unprecedented circumstances, there
are around 6,500 people in the UK who have been brought to safety during and after
the evacuation who are eligible for the ACRS. We’re considering how we use MPs correspondence
to inform the referral process, as set out in the Oral statement.</p><p>There will
not be an application process for the ACRS. Instead, eligible people will be prioritised
and referred for resettlement through one of three ways, more detail can be found
at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/afghan-citizens-resettlement-scheme</a>.</p>
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