I don't think it's an issue if they'd be together. They just want to be safe and out. But the point is that until this process is carried out and gone through, they have to be protected. That's the issue. I was there, and since August residents who don't have citizenship in other countries have applied at the UNHCR. The UNHCR accepted and approved starting the process, but the Iraqi government hasn't given them the opportunity to come and start the process.
On December 15th, 2011. See this statement in context.