Guidance

Ukraine Scheme: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on the Ukraine Scheme.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 4 March 2022
• Last updated: 19 February 2024
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  1. 19 February 2024

     Guidance updated with changes to highlight that the scheme closed to new applications on 19 February 2024, changes to remove requirement to contact applicant if they have not used the specified application form for the Ukraine Family Scheme, changes to clarify who was eligible to apply under the Ukraine Family Scheme, adding instructions for decision makers handling applications submitted before 3pm on 19 February 2024. clarification on appeals and administrative review under the scheme.

  2. 7 December 2023

     Updated the guidance in line with changes to the rules.

  3. 11 March 2022

     Updated to reflect the fact that applications to the Ukraine Scheme can now be made by those in the UK.

  4. 9 March 2022

     Updated guidance. Additional extended family members added, and clarification to 'Ordinarily resident in the Ukraine' added.

  5. 8 March 2022

     Updated guidance.

  6. 7 March 2022

     Updates to the 'Ordinarily resident in the Ukraine' and 'Qualifying applicants' sections of the guidance.

  7. 4 March 2022

     First published.

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Ukraine Scheme

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance on how staff should decide applications for entry clearance or permission to stay on the Ukraine Scheme.