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