On Tuesday, 18 October, fifteen people were relocated from Greece to Latvia as part of the European Union’s resettlement programme. These people require international protection. Among them are also nine children.

The three families have been transported to the Asylum Seeker Centre in Mucenieki.

Among the asylum seekers are representatives of professions like teacher, tailor and food industry worker. Asylum seekers mentioned in their applications knowledge of Arab, English and Kurmanji languages, as reported by Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.

As it is known, in accordance with international procedures and requirements of the Asylum Law, shortly after arriving in the country, asylum seekers hand their applications to the State Border Guard officials. The latter then inform asylum seekers of their rights and responsibilities. Officials continue working with asylum seekers while the necessary documents are being prepared. Once the paperwork is complete, documents are sent the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs to make the decision to provide refugee or alternative status.

As part of the international resettlement programme, Latvia has resettled 109 people.

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