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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
19 February 2024
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses changes to the Ukraine schemes and the Skilled Worker route for care workers and senior care workers.
Action Requested
The minister announces the extension of Ukrainian permission under a new scheme, reduction in visa lengths, eligibility changes for sponsors, closure of the Ukraine Family Scheme, and introduction of requirements for CQC registration for care providers. All changes are to be implemented on specified dates in February and March 2024.
Key Facts
- The government has extended its welcome to nearly 230,000 people under the Ukraine schemes.
- A new Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) will provide a route for Ukrainians to apply for an additional 18 months' stay in the UK.
- New visas issued under the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme (HFU) will be reduced from 36 months to 18 months.
- Sponsors must now be British or Irish citizens or settled persons, with at least six months’ permission no longer sufficient.
- The Ukraine Family Scheme (UFS) is being closed to new applications.
- The changes come into effect on 19 February and 11 March 2024.
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