Afghanistan refugee resettlement (ARAP and ACRS)
The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) is for any current or former staff employed by HM Government in Afghanistan since 2001 who are assessed to be at serious risk of threat to life.
The Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) is being used to grant long term immigration status to Afghan people who arrived under the Operation Pitting evacuation exercise, for Afghan refugees in neighbouring countries who are referred by the UN Refugee Agency and for certain at-risk groups currently in Afghanistan or neighbouring countries.
We work closely with other local authorities, the government, the Refugee Council, and Migration Yorkshire to help find accommodation and support for refugee families fleeing civil war in Afghanistan.
A Refugee Worker from the City of York Council’s Refugee Resettlement Team will be assigned so the refugees receive a warm welcome, immediate financial help, all necessary practical support and referrals to access school places, ESOL classes, employment and other relevant services, and ongoing support as required to integrate successfully into life in York. Once the refugee families’ specific needs have been identified, we work with partners to provide all the necessary support, just as we've always done with new refugee arrivals.
Housing is a priority; if you're a private landlord or have accommodation, please let us know by contacting YorHome.
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