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<p>In line with our existing policy, those resettled under the Afghan Citizens Resettlement
Scheme (ACRS) may be able to be accompanied by their immediate family members including
their spouse or partner, and dependent children under 18.</p><p>This government’s
family reunion policy allows those recognised as refugees or granted humanitarian
protection in the UK to sponsor pre-flight, immediate family members to join them
here. Only those referred by UNHCR, under Pathway 2 of the ACRS, will have refugee
status. They will, therefore, be able to access the refugee family reunion route.</p><p>For
those evacuated from Afghanistan under the ACRS without their immediate family members,
further information will be made available in due course about options for reuniting
with them.</p><p>Those already in the UK under ACRS Pathway 1, wishing to bring family
members other than immediate family members would need to apply through the regular
family visa route under Appendix FM of the Immigration rules.</p><p>The government
remains committed to providing protection for vulnerable and at-risk people fleeing
Afghanistan. The situation is very complex and presents significant challenges, including
how those who are eligible for resettlement in the UK can leave the country. This
includes the eligible family members of those being resettled under the ACRS.</p>
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