25 May 2023 Part 2– 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)
>>> Visa decision waiting times: applications inside the UK
The average wait time for 'a decision for leave to remain as a partner, parent or on the basis of your private life (10-year routes or 5-year parent route to settlement)* section was updated as follows:
"If you’re currently applying under a 10-year route to settlement (or 5-year parent route to settlement), there are no standard processing times for applications submitted as a partner, parent or on the basis of your private life. The average wait time for a decision is currently 9 months. We are working hard to reduce this.
Please note that there may be circumstances which result in your application taking slightly longer.
If you need to make urgent travel overseas (for example, due to a family bereavement), we may be able to provide a faster decision. Please contact UKVI."
* Application types FLR(M) and FLR(FP)
>>> The Home Office is planning to introduce to allow applicants from overseas to apply for Entry Clearance on the basis of Domestic Violence (DV) Rules.
Currently, the applicant can only apply to remain in the UK on the basis of the so-called Domestic Violence Rule from the UK.
>>> Ukraine Family Scheme, Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine) and Ukraine Extension Scheme visa data: 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: 291,400
Data is as of 16 May 2023 and comprised of:
Ukraine Family Scheme: 96,200
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 195,200
Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 229,300
Data is as of 16 May 2023 and comprised of:
Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 68,400
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 160,900
Total arrivals of Ukraine Scheme visa-holders in the UK: 174,200
Data is as of 15 May 2023 and comprised of:
arrivals via Ukraine Family Scheme: 51,300
arrivals via Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 122,900