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Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. It was answered by Mike Tapp (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees: Syria

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her Department’s policy is on managing applications from Syrians who entered the UK under the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme.

Answer

On 14 July 2025, we published updated country information which enabled decision making to resume on Syrian asylum and settlement protection claims. Where an applicant arrived in the UK via the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, we will proceed straight to considering a grant of indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Claimants will be required to meet the relevant validity (i.e. apply on the relevant form and establish their identity) and suitability requirements (i.e. consideration of any criminals' convictions) of the settlement protection policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108314
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Applications Refugees Syria Resettlement
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk