The UK government has made changes to its visa rules to allow Ukrainians to bring their children to join them in the country. Last month, the government reversed previous rule changes that restricted eligibility under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which allowed people to host those fleeing the war. The change means that a parent or legal guardian who is in the UK under any of the visa schemes for Ukrainians can now apply to sponsor their child under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
This development comes after the Conservative government had restricted eligibility in February 2024, making it difficult for Ukrainians without the right to live in the UK permanently to sponsor people under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. The change is aimed at providing more support to Ukrainian families and ensuring they can stay together while seeking asylum or other forms of protection.
References:
* “Ukraine family visa scheme closes to new applicants” (BBC News)
* “Ukrainian family flee to UK for second time” (BBC News)
Tags: War in Ukraine, Milton Keynes, Ukraine, Ukrainian refugees