Webinar: Immigration options for Ukrainian nationals and their family members

The UK government introduced Appendix Ukraine Scheme to the Immigration Rules in response to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Three years on and two of the routes available for those affected by the conflict are closed: the Ukraine Family Scheme closed without warning on 19 February 2024, and the Ukraine Extension Scheme closed on 16 May 2024 to all applicants other than children born in the UK.

In this webinar we explore the remaining schemes in place to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members who want to enter or remain in the UK:

• the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship scheme,
• the new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme, set to open on 4 February 2024.

We look at who can enter and remain in the UK under the schemes, the common problems faced by applicants and how they can be addressed.

We will also discuss potential solutions to the long-term problems faced by those with status under the schemes, as the government has made clear that the Ukraine schemes do not offer a route to settlement in the UK.

Presenters

Luke Piper. Luke is a solicitor and the Head of Immigration at the Work Rights Centre.

Dmitri Macmillen. Dmitri is a solicitor at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP.

Both Luke and Dmitri have advised and assisted a number of Ukrainian nationals and their family members in respect of immigration options under the Ukraine schemes and outside of them, since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Audience

Level: introductory/intermediate

This webinar is aimed at practitioners providing immigration advice to Ukrainian nationals and their family members wanting to enter or remain in the UK.

It is equally relevant for anyone interested in the provisions made by the UK government to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members who fled the conflict, and their futures in the UK. This includes policymakers, campaigners, academics and individuals from various sectors keen on understanding the evolving landscape of support for Ukrainian nationals in the UK.

Booking

The ticket cost is £50 + VAT for members and £60 + VAT for non-members. Members, to secure your discount, please log in to your Free Movement account before booking.

We are running an early bird discount on tickets until 23:59 on Tuesday 11th February 2025. Use code “UKRAINE250225” for 20% off.

Important notes

• A recording of the webinar is NOT included in the ticket price.
• After the webinar, you will be emailed a copy of any presentation slides.
• If you would like a certificate of attendance for your continuing professional development record after the webinar has finished, please email editor@freemovement.org.uk.
• Refund policy: We understand that circumstances can change. Cancellation and refund is possible with no questions asked up to 7 days before the webinar is due to begin. Please contact editor@freemovement.org.uk.