11 May 2023 – Just useful and interesting UK & EEA Immigration Law news and updates from the Legal Centre – Open 7 days a week - www.legalcentre.org - +44(0)3300010342, +44(0)7791145923 (WhatsApp/Viber)
>>> Skilled Workers and the Hybrid Working - the New Norm
The Home Office, has confirmed that sponsors do not need to confirm on the SMS whether or not workers are working in a hybrid capacity. It is accepted that this is the new norm. As long as sponsors maintain records on site, the Home Office states that 'we will be satisfied should we conduct a compliance visit'. The current requirement to report ( C1.19) is expected to be shorty reviwed from the relevant Guidance.
>>> Ukraine Visa Schemes: visa data
See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-family-scheme-application-data/ukraine-family-scheme-and-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme-homes-for-ukraine-visa-data--2
Total Ukraine Scheme visa applications received: 288,200
Data is as of 2 May 2023 and comprised of:
Ukraine Family Scheme: 94,900
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 193,300
Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 227,700
Data is as of 2 May 2023 and comprised of:
Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 68,100
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 159,600