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<p>Russia’s assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign,
democratic state. We stand with Ukraine.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has responded quickly
and made changes to the immigration system, to support those affected by the conflict.
The Ukraine Family Scheme has been set up which allows family members of British nationals,
UK settled persons and certain others to come to or stay in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>From
15 March Ukrainians, who are eligible for the family scheme with passports have been
able to apply and get permission to come to the UK, fully online, from wherever they
are. They have been, and will continue to be, able to give their biometrics once in
the UK.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme allows Ukrainian
nationals and their family members to come to the UK if they have a named sponsor
under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>It would be wrong to make a blanket
offer of sanctuary to those who may have committed offences which would be serious
crimes in the UK or to those who pose a threat to our national security. Similarly,
the checks as part of the visa process provide a vital safeguarding opportunity to
protect vulnerable women and children looking to travel to the UK. Therefore we will
not be waiving visa requirements.</p>
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