"Under the current system, an asylum seeker granted indefinite leave to remain in the country can bring in children under the age of 18, and their partner if they can prove they have been in a relationship for at least two years. Cooper told Parliament that increasing numbers of family reunion applications had placed pressure on housing across the country, with many applying to bring relatives over within about a month."
"Refugee charities blasted the move. Safe Passage, which supports child refugees, accused the government of giving in to far-right pressure, saying that it would leave children fleeing war and persecution in countries like Afghanistan, Sudan or Iran trapped in danger. SHOCKING: The UK Government has temporarily suspended all new refugee family reunion applications. The consequences will be devastating for the children we support, who've now been stripped of almost every safe route to join their loved ones. pic.twitter.com/YErszylNft Safe Passage International (@safepassageint)"
UK authorities have temporarily suspended new refugee family reunion applications while new rules are drafted to be introduced by spring next year. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the suspension is part of broader immigration measures and called for the system to be controlled to prevent chaos and exploitation by criminal smuggler gangs. Under existing rules, people granted indefinite leave to remain can bring children under 18 and a partner after proving a two‑year relationship. Officials cited rising family reunion applications putting pressure on housing and signalled planned reforms such as longer waiting periods. Refugee charities warned the suspension will leave vulnerable children trapped in danger.
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