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<p>For the purposes of clarification, all of the Khmelnitsky Orchestra were issued
their visas.</p><p>Officials across the government endeavoured to ensure the Orchestra
could enter the UK as soon as possible, once they had submitted their applications,
provided their biometrics and information required in support of their application.</p><p>Applications
are considered on their individual merits in accordance with the immigration rules
with the responsibility on applicants to demonstrate they meet these rules to help
avoid delays in processing.</p><p>Musicians and performers are a valued and important
part of UK culture, and we are pleased that the Ukrainian musicians are now in the
UK and the orchestra is able to perform in full.</p>
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