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<p>The Home Office operates two Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) schemes for those
without permanent immigration status in the UK and for which failed asylum seekers
are eligible. These are:</p><p> </p><p>Voluntary Assisted Return and Reintegration
Programme (VARRP) for those who have sought asylum and those with discretionary leave
in the UK. Returnees receive support in acquiring travel documentation, flight to
the country of return and onward domestic transport, airport assistance at departure
and arrival airports and up to £1500 worth of reintegration assistance per person.</p><p>
</p><p>Assisted Voluntary Return for Families and Children (AVRFC) is for families
comprising of a maximum of 2 adult parents or legal guardians and at least 1 child
(under 18), and also unaccompanied children (under 18) who have either sought asylum
or who are in the UK illegally and wish to return home. Returnees receive support
in acquiring travel documentation, flight to the country of return and onward domestic
transport, airport assistance at departure and arrival airports and up to £2000 worth
of reintegration assistance per person.</p><p> </p>
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