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Call for freeze on Syrian asylum claims to end as thousands still in limbo

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More than 7,000 Syrians waiting for initial decision on asylum claim by end of March.

UK paused decisions on Syrian claims for asylum and permanent settlement in December .

Charities say the current situation has left people in an "indefinite limbo" Charities including the Refugee Council call for claims to be processed again on a case-by-case basis.

Leen lives in Salford with her mother and sister, who already have British citizenship.

Her employer has been chasing her for an update on her leave to remain application.

Leen still has the right to work while her application is pending but is concerned she could lose her job.