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Written question asked by Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 30 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees: Visas

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to introduce a (a) fast-track and (b) expedited process for applications to the Displaced Talent Mobility Scheme for people seeking refuge from (i) war zones and (ii) crisis situations.

Answer

The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May, announced a review of the UK’s existing refugee resettlement and sponsorship schemes. This will ensure that there is a framework which will allow businesses, universities and communities to sponsor refugees to live, work and study in the UK. Further details will be set out in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63755
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Refugees Visas Skilled workers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk