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ARTICLE · 16 MAY 2024

Updates To The Ukraine Immigration Schemes

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The Home Office introduced a number of schemes to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members in response to the war in Ukraine. This post covers the changes to the Ukraine schemes...

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Isabella Reynard
Isabella Reynard

The Home Office introduced a number of schemes to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members in response to the war in Ukraine. This post covers the changes to the Ukraine schemes under the Immigration Rules since its inception, following significant amendments in recent months. These amendments result from the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which came into effect on 19 February 2024.

Ukraine Family Scheme Closed

Significantly, the Ukraine Family Scheme is now closed to new applicants.

As such, the two relevant routes which remain open are the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme and the Ukraine Extension Scheme, as set out below.

Ukraine Extension Scheme Deadline

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