The new scheme for Afghan citizens living in Ireland to apply for family members to join them is open.

Key information:

• The scheme will stay open until 5pm on 24 February 2022
• A list of frequently asked questions and other useful information will be available by 30 December – DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION until this information is available
• We advise people to start preparing all the information and documents required – see this official link for information and the application form – https://www.irishimmigration.ie/the-afghan-admission-programme-information-page/
• We will provide more information when it is available
• Crosscare Refugee Service will be available to assist applicants from 5 January 2022 – email refugeeservice@crosscare.ie