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Еще один ребенок с Украины был легализован через заявление по т.н. Private Life route. Ребенок получил ВНЖ сразу на 5 лет может подать на ПМЖ (ILR) через 5 лет. Заявление одобрили за 7 месяцев. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений решений клиентов.

Еще один клиент с Украины легализовался в Великобритании на по т.н. Private Life route. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 7 месяцев. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одно успешно завершённое заявление по легализации. Клиент с Украины получил BRP на 2.5 года по т.н. категории Family - Private Life. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 7.5 месяцев. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

06 March 2024 Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre www.legalcentre.org +44 77 911 45 923 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Skype) >>> The Home Office is now actively REVOKING the EU Pre-Settled / EU Settled Status obtained by fraud or deception. In most cases this happens when the applicant did not disclose previous criminality or other major facts which should have been declared on the applications for the EU Settled Status.

Еще один клиент получил ПМЖ (ILR) в Великобритании по рабочей категории. Заявление одобрили в течение недели. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще один клиент получил ПМЖ (ILR) в Великобритании по рабочей категории (Skilled Worker). Заявление SET(O) рассмотрели и одобрили за 1 день. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще один клиент получил предложение от Home Office на получение статуса на 5 лет (вместо 2.5 года) благодаря усилиям нашего Legal Centre:

Добрый день. Тут возможно лотерея. Обе даты могут поставить, к сожалению.

Очень сложное заявление на супружескую визу с ребенком и единоличной ответственностью. Заявление рассмотрели и одобрили за 70 дней. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

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26 February 2024 Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre www.legalcentre.org +44 77 911 45 923 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Skype) >>> Can I apply to switch into the EU Pre-Settled status from within the UK on a Visitor visa ? • The answer is “Yes”, based on the Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 617, 10 September 2021. Namely, the changes to EU Settlement Scheme family permits, including “to allow a joining family member to apply to the EUSS whilst in the UK as a visitor”

Еще один клиент перешел с Ukrainian Family Scheme (UFS) на супружескую визу (Appendix FM(Partner)). Заявление FLR(M) рассмотрели и одобрили за 6 недель. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

The Home Office explained the reason the 2 Ukrainian Schemes have now been urgently closed and the reaming one restricted. See https://freemovement.org.uk/statement-of-changes-hc-556-home-office-shuts-ukraine-family-scheme-without-notice/?mc_cid=cae90924c0&mc_eid=1af5cd4d48 The answer is very simple: "...misuse of the generosity of the schemes..." == Home Office объяснил причину, по которой две украинские схемы были срочно закрыты, а одна – ограничена. См. https://freemovement.org.uk/statement-of-changes-hc-556-home-office-shuts-ukraine-family-scheme-without-notice/?mc_cid=cae90924c0&mc_eid=1af5cd4d48 Ответ очень прост: «...злоупотребление щедростью схем...»

19 February 2024 Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre www.legalcentre.org +44 77 911 45 923 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Skype) >>> Closure and changes of the Ukrainian Schemes See Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 556, 19 February 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Namely: The following changes take effect at 15:00 GMT today, 19 February 2024, in a departure from the convention that changes to the Immigration Rules should be laid in Parliament for at least 21 days before coming into effect. Closure of Ukraine Family Scheme A significant change is the closure of the Ukraine Family Scheme. Any applications made before 15:00 GMT today will be considered under the rules in force on 18 February 2024. After that time, the route will be removed from the Rules and closed to new applicants. With regard to the short timeframe for implementing this change, the Explanatory Memorandum states: “11.2 The Government considers this departure from the convention to be justified and proportionate in order to maintain the orderly operation of the immigration system. 11.3 It is anticipated that closure of the UFS route to new applicants and changes to the HFU scheme with 21-days’ notice, or less, could trigger a misplaced surge in applications, involving a substantial increase in application levels in advance of the deadline in order to benefit from the current provisions, which is arguably unnecessary because the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme remains open for applications from most of the Ukrainian applicants and sponsors of the Ukraine Family Scheme. … 11.5 It is considered that closure of the UFS affects only a small proportion of potentially eligible individuals, such as those third country nationals who are not immediate family members or who are not accompanying or joining a Ukrainian national in the UK. This is in line with the HFU eligibility requirements for third country nationals being limited to those who are immediate family members of Ukrainian nationals who hold permission under the Ukraine scheme.” Suitability Requirements for remaining Ukraine Schemes With regard to the remaining changes to the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, the transitional provisions are clear that: “where the applicant submits a Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme application under UKR 19.B.1. (or is an adult relative named in Section 6 of the UK Sponsorship arrangement consent form, applying at the same time as such an applicant), and their sponsor had submitted the sponsor application form ‘Apply to provide a safe home for a child from Ukraine’, requesting permission from the local authority to host the child before 1500GMT on 19 February 2024, if the sponsor is approved under UKR 11.3(b), whether before or after 1500GMT on 19 February 2024, the rules in force on 18 February 2024 will apply.” The list of potential grounds for refusal under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (in UKR 12.1) and the Ukraine Extension Scheme (UKR 22.1) have been expanded. For both routes, the list is now as follows, with the grounds added today in bold: “(a) 9.2.1 to 9.2.2 (exclusion or deportation orders); or (b) 9.3.1 to 9.3.2 (non-conducive); or (c) 9.4.1 to 9.4.5 (criminality); or (d) 9.5.1 to 9.5.2 (exclusion from asylum or humanitarian protection); or (e) 9.6.1 to 9.6.2 (involvement in sham marriage or sham civil partnership); or (f) 9.7.1 to 9.7.3 (false representations and deception); or -- (g) 9.8.1 to 9.8.8. (previous breach of immigration laws); or (h) 9.9.1 to 9.9.2 (failure to provide required information) -- (i) 9.10.1 to 9.10.2 (admissibility to the Common Travel Area or other countries); or (j) 9.14.1 to 9.20.2 and 9.23.1 to 9.24.1 (grounds for refusal and cancellation on arrival).” **** Duration of grant under Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme *** The maximum period of leave that will be granted under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, will be halved. The period of permission granted under UKR 20.1 will be shortened from 36 months to 18 months. With regard to the short timeframe for implementing this change, the Explanatory Memorandum states: “11.4 There is a risk associated with the changes being made to HFU – because of the change to the period of permission grant from 36 months to 18 months, there is a risk that during the 21-day period application numbers would surge and overwhelm the system. The Ukraine Extension Scheme remains open to eligible applicants applying from within the UK, until 16 May 2024. Ukrainians are also able to use other existing routes to come to the UK outside of the Ukraine Schemes. It is therefore considered that most Ukrainians will continue to be able to seek sanctuary in the UK through the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme or apply under other immigration routes for which they are eligible.” Miscellaneous changes to Ukraine Schemes There are several less significant changes being made to Appendix Ukraine Scheme: • The specified form for entry clearance applications under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme will be “Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme”, not “Ukraine Scheme”. • Reference to “Homes for Ukraine Scheme” will be changed to “Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme” in various places throughout the Appendix. • Re-drafting of the provisions on varying permission to stay in UKR 11.3A, which appears to be a tidying exercise with no policy ramifications. • Clarification that the relationship requirement for a family member under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme requires the applicant to be an immediate family member of a Ukrainian national who, not just qualifies under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, but who ‘has been granted under or is applying under and qualifies’ under the scheme. • Clarification that a non-Ukrainian parent must be the parent of a Ukrainian national child who is under 18 ‘at the date of application’. • Clarification that parental consent for a child applying can be from a legal guardian, as an alternative to being from a parent. • Minor drafting tweak to UKR 19.A.1 to clarify that it is an applicant applying to join a parent or legal guardian ‘in’ the UK, rather than ‘to’ the UK. • Clarification that notary authorities for the purpose of consent in UKR 19B.1(b), for a child outside the UK and applying without their parent or legal guardian, means authorities ‘in the country the applicant is residing in’. ‘Ukrainian consul’ in that paragraph is replaced with ‘Ukrainian consulate or embassy’. The remaining changes will take effect on 11 March 2024.

Closure of the Ukrainian Family Scheme (UFS) Today, at 15.00, without any prior announcement, the Home Office has closed the Ukrainian Family Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-ukraine-family-scheme-visa#:~:text=Ukraine Family Scheme-,The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February,for up to 3 years. "Ukraine Family Scheme The Ukraine Family Scheme closed at 3pm on 19 February 2024. It allowed eligible Ukrainian nationals to join family members or extend their stay, in the UK. Those who were granted permission under the Ukrainian Family Scheme can live, work and study in the UK and access public funds for up to 3 years. If you intend to join a settled family member in the UK who is able to accommodate you, you may be eligible to apply under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme."

Now the officially recognized Stateless Persons in the UK can sponsor their spouse/children to join them in the UK under the Appendix FM. Basically, the Stateless persons can now enjoy the same family "reunion" rights as the foreign spouses of British citizens.

16 February 2024 Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre www.legalcentre.org +44 77 911 45 923 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Skype) >>> Reminder if your BRP expires on 31 December 2024: Biometric residence permits (BRPs): Report a problem with your new BRP - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) You do not need to tell UKVI if your BRP expires on 31 December 2024 but your immigration status (for example, your visa) allows you to stay longer. You will not need a BRP from 1 January 2025. You’ll be able to prove your immigration status online, without a BRP. UKVI will update their information on how to prove your immigration status in early 2024. You do not need to do anything and your immigration status will not be affected.

Еще одна клиентка получила супружескую визу для приезда и проживания в Англии с ее британским мужем. Заявление Appendix FM (Partner) рассмотрели и одобрили за 1.5 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов.

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05 February 2024 Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre www.legalcentre.org +44 77 911 45 923 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Skype) >>> More on the new Domestic Abuse immigration Rules New immigration rules relating to victims of domestic abuse applying for indefinite leave came into last week. Immigration applications made on or after 31 January 2024 will be dealt with under the new rules. The new immigration rules, called ‘Appendix Victim of Domestic Abuse’ or ‘Appendix VDA’ for short, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-victim-of-domestic-abuse The new policy guidance that Home Office caseworkers will use to decide applications can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/victims-of-domestic-violence. Policy guidance has been significantly re-worked since its previous version. What has stayed the same There have been no changes to the scope of who is eligible under this domestic abuse route. To be eligible for indefinite leave as a victim of domestic abuse an applicant must still show that their last visa is in one of the permitted categories* and their relationship has broken down permanently because of domestic abuse. *The permitted categories are listed in the immigration rules and include the partner of a British citizen, the partner of a settled migrant and the partner of a refugee. They also include the partner of an EU citizen with pre-settled status but ONLY where the sponsored partner had leave under Appendix FM. What has changed The rules introduce a new route for victims of domestic abuse abandoned overseas to apply for indefinite leave to enter the UK if their relationship has broken down permanently because of domestic abuse and they have been abandoned overseas. It is no longer necessary for relationship breakdown to occur during the last grant of leave. This means the relationship breakdown can happen even after a partner visa has expired as long as the applicant’s last grant of leave was in a category that permits access to the domestic abuse route. The introduction of rules relating to dependent children who can apply for indefinite leave alongside or after their parent. The rules relating to children are now more complicated. Government’s decision to include a requirement that children must be supported without additional recourse to public funds means that we may see children refused settlement even where their parent is granted it. The general grounds for refusal in Part 9 of the rules now apply to the domestic abuse route. There is no longer provision in the domestic abuse route for a grant of limited leave where there is low level criminality – applications will now either be granted settlement or refused.

Ukrainian Schemes statistics Статистика по украинским схемам

01 Februaery 2024 Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre www.legalcentre.org +44 77 911 45 923 (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Skype) >>> Victims of Domestic Abuse may not apply to come to the UK from abroad: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/victims-of-domestic-violence A person applying from outside the UK on the Victim of Domestic Abuse (VDA) route must apply for entry clearance online on the gov.uk website on the specified form: “Return to the UK.” >>> Those applying for 12 months or less on the International Sportsperson route can now apply from a third country: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/where-to-apply-ecb05?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=71d49c58-5f4f-40f6-86c5-6b12eb2d845e&utm_content=daily

Вот, вчера вечером клиент кто получил ILR по Long Residence поделился радостной новостью. Его заявление (в принципе, как всегда) одобрили за 1 день по т.н. 24-hour Super Priority Service: Готовилист долго и тщательно. Чудес в британской иммиграции не бывает (с).