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1693826

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date	05/03/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason people on Ukraine visa schemes did not have visas automatically extended.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	17110
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>Although given consideration, it is not feasible to extend Ukraine scheme visas automatically. Automatic extension would require Ukrainians to confirm their residence in the UK and their willingness to have a visa extended, and so the possible customer benefits, and savings in process time, would be limited. Without requiring a registration process there would be a risk of not being able to contact all the eligible individuals which could lead to some Ukrainians being left without legal status.</p><p>The Home Office and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have had numerous discussions with the Ukrainian community, and there is currently an extensive programme of stakeholder engagement in place.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove grouped question UIN 17111 question first answered 13/03/2024 17:54:53 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1693827

registered interest
date	05/03/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether his Department has had discussions with the Ukrainian community on changes to Ukraine visa schemes.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	17111
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>Although given consideration, it is not feasible to extend Ukraine scheme visas automatically. Automatic extension would require Ukrainians to confirm their residence in the UK and their willingness to have a visa extended, and so the possible customer benefits, and savings in process time, would be limited. Without requiring a registration process there would be a risk of not being able to contact all the eligible individuals which could lead to some Ukrainians being left without legal status.</p><p>The Home Office and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have had numerous discussions with the Ukrainian community, and there is currently an extensive programme of stakeholder engagement in place.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove grouped question UIN 17110 question first answered 13/03/2024 17:54:53 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1693828

registered interest
date	05/03/2024
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps his Department is taking to ensure timely processing of Ukraine Extension Scheme applications.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	17112
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>Applications made under the Ukraine Extension Scheme are not subject to a Customer Service Standard and therefore are processed as soon as possible. The Ukraine Extension Scheme route will close in May 2024.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 13/03/2024 17:54:39 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1678657

registered interest
date	18/12/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Answer of 27 March 2023 to Question168058 on Visas: Ukraine, whether he plans to make an announcement on the extension of visas under the (a) Homes for Ukraine scheme, (b) Ukrainian Family Scheme and (c) Ukraine Extension Scheme beyond the initial three-year period.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	7347
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2024 answer text <p>We are mindful that permission will start to expire, for the first arrivals under our Ukrainian schemes, from March 2025, and their need for certainty beyond that point to help them to plan ahead, for example if remaining in the UK, entering into rental agreements and living here independently. As a result, we actively keep the Ukraine schemes under consistent review.</p><p /><p>The UK Government stands with Ukraine and firmly believes that Ukraine will be safe again. When it’s safe to do so, Ukraine will need the repatriation of its citizens to help recover and rebuild their economy and infrastructure.</p> answering member constituency Corby answering member printed Tom Pursglove question first answered 11/01/2024 11:21:56 answering member 4369 label Biography information for Tom Pursglove
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1627266

registered interest
date	12/05/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether Ukrainian crew members working on cruise ships in the UK will be eligible to apply to one of the visa schemes for Ukrainian nationals, including the Ukrainian Extension Scheme.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	184832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/05/2023 answer text <p>Both the Ukraine Extension Scheme and the Ukraine Family Scheme can be applied for by Ukrainian nationals in the UK, who meet the eligibility criteria – which can be found on GOV.UK (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-family-members-of-british-nationals-in-ukraine-and-ukrainian-nationals-in-ukraine-and-the-uk" target="_blank">UK visa support for Ukrainian nationals - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>).</p><p> </p><p>Ukrainian nationals seeking to travel to the UK for sanctuary must use either Homes for Ukraine, or the Ukraine Family Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Individuals are able to contact an independent Immigration Adviser registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) for advice relevant to their own circumstances. Further guidance is available on GOV.UK (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-an-immigration-adviser" target="_blank">Find an immigration adviser: Search for an adviser - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>).</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 22/05/2023 14:25:03 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1605212

registered interest
date	17/03/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending visas under the (a) Homes for Ukraine scheme, (b) Ukrainian Family Scheme and (c) Ukraine Extension Scheme beyond the initial three-year period.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	168058
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>In response to Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine, we launched one of the fastest and biggest visa schemes in UK history, with over 220,000 visas issued under Ukraine Schemes; 67,000 through the Ukraine Family Scheme and 156,000 through the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.</p><p>We firmly believe that Ukraine will be safe again and we will continue to support the Ukrainian Government for as long as is necessary in their efforts against Putin.</p><p>The Government of Ukraine has been clear that it needs citizens to return to Ukraine when it is safe to do so, to help rebuild the country.</p><p>Therefore, our approach has been to provide Ukrainians with access to a three-year visa for temporary sanctuary in the UK, providing them with certainty and stability while they are here, to settle into jobs, schooling and accommodation.</p><p>Of course, we keep any future need for an extension of leave in the UK under review, in line with developments of the situation in Ukraine.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 168057 168059 168060 question first answered 27/03/2023 16:33:25 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1605215

registered interest
date	17/03/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending visas under the (a) Homes for Ukraine scheme, (b) Ukrainian Family Scheme and (c) Ukraine Extension Scheme for people who enter (i) further and (ii) higher education.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	168059
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>In response to Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine, we launched one of the fastest and biggest visa schemes in UK history, with over 220,000 visas issued under Ukraine Schemes; 67,000 through the Ukraine Family Scheme and 156,000 through the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.</p><p>We firmly believe that Ukraine will be safe again and we will continue to support the Ukrainian Government for as long as is necessary in their efforts against Putin.</p><p>The Government of Ukraine has been clear that it needs citizens to return to Ukraine when it is safe to do so, to help rebuild the country.</p><p>Therefore, our approach has been to provide Ukrainians with access to a three-year visa for temporary sanctuary in the UK, providing them with certainty and stability while they are here, to settle into jobs, schooling and accommodation.</p><p>Of course, we keep any future need for an extension of leave in the UK under review, in line with developments of the situation in Ukraine.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 168057 168058 168060 question first answered 27/03/2023 16:33:25 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1605216

registered interest
date	17/03/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Ukraine
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to provide assurance to those people in the UK under the (a) Homes for Ukraine scheme, (b) Ukrainian Family Scheme and (c) Ukraine Extension Scheme on the longer-term status of their visa; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
uin	168060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2023 answer text <p>In response to Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine, we launched one of the fastest and biggest visa schemes in UK history, with over 220,000 visas issued under Ukraine Schemes; 67,000 through the Ukraine Family Scheme and 156,000 through the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.</p><p>We firmly believe that Ukraine will be safe again and we will continue to support the Ukrainian Government for as long as is necessary in their efforts against Putin.</p><p>The Government of Ukraine has been clear that it needs citizens to return to Ukraine when it is safe to do so, to help rebuild the country.</p><p>Therefore, our approach has been to provide Ukrainians with access to a three-year visa for temporary sanctuary in the UK, providing them with certainty and stability while they are here, to settle into jobs, schooling and accommodation.</p><p>Of course, we keep any future need for an extension of leave in the UK under review, in line with developments of the situation in Ukraine.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 168057 168058 168059 question first answered 27/03/2023 16:33:25 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock