Introduction
Afghan relocation and assistance policy (ARAP)
The scheme is for those who have worked in roles which could have exposed their identities and placed them at risk of reprisals as a result of their work for the UK Government. This includes interpreters who worked with the British Army in Afghanistan and those who worked with the British Embassy.
Those arriving on this scheme are granted indefinite leave to remain and have resource to public funds.
Afghan citizens resettlement scheme: ACRS
This scheme is for those who have demonstrated that they assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan and/or have stood up for democracy, women’s rights, freedom of speech, and rule of law, vulnerable people, including women and girls at risk, and members of minority groups at risk (including ethnic and religious minorities and LGBT+). Their work and/or viewpoint puts them in danger and at risk of reprisals.
People are granted indefinite leave to remain and have recourse to public funds.
The WCC Resettlement Team supports families on both of these schemes for up to 3 years.
Main languages: Farsi/Dari