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01 August 2022 – 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) >>> Apply for a visa under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme (Homes for Ukraine): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=35ba40d3-b47b-4518-9db7-4096aebbe07d&utm_content=immediately Removed this paragraph as the super sponsor schemes have been paused: ‘If your sponsor will be the Scottish or Welsh Government, you must fill in the form yourself. You’ll be asked if you’re being sponsored by an organisation. Choose the ‘organisation option’ and select which government will be your sponsor from the list.’ Also updated to indicate that the temporary VAC in Rzeszow has now closed. >>> 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: 198,200 Data is as of 26 July 2022 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme: 55,000 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 143,200 Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 166,200 Data is as of 26 July 2022 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 47,200 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 119,000 Total arrivals of Ukraine Scheme visa-holders in the UK: 104,000 Data is as of 25 July 2022 and comprised of: arrivals via Ukraine Family Scheme: 31,300 arrivals via Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 72,700 Total Ukraine permissions to extend stay in the UK: 15,900 >>> Country policy and information note: security situation, Ukraine, June 2022: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-security-situation-ukraine-june-2022-accessible https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-security-situation-ukraine-june-2022-accessible >>> New Plan for Immigration: legal migration and border control: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-plan-for-immigration-legal-migration-and-border-control-strategy/new-plan-for-immigration-legal-migration-and-border-control-accessible This strategy statement sets out the Home Office’s ambition for transformational change for everyone using their systems and crossing the UK border.

Пожалуйста, Я был рад помочь Вам. PS Сейчас есть возможность так же подавать заявления по ускоренному типу рассмотрения (за 1 день). Слоты обычно появляются в 01.00.

Заявление клиентки на основании того, что она мама британского ребенка. Тип заявления: FLR(FP). Заявление подавали по ускоренному типу (24-hour Super Priority Service). Заявление одобрили за 3.5 часа в день подачи. Клиентка сможет теперь подать на ПМЖ через 5 лет, а не через 10 лет (как обычно).

Еще одна клиентка с Украины получила разрешение на въезд в Великобританию по схеме "Дома для Украины". Заявление одобрили за 7 недель. Делюсь статистикой.

Часто положительные решения по заявлениям клиентов приходят несколько раз в день. Во второй половине дня получены одобрения по типам заявлений клиентов, например: рабочая виза, гражданство, спонсорская лицензия для работодателя. Делюсь статистикой ПОСЛЕОБЕДЕННЫХ одобрений заявлений клиентов.

Еще одна успешная легализация украинского иммигранта без документов. Клиент прибыл в Великобританию без визы в 2015 году. В конце мая 2022 года было подано ЗАЯВЛЕНИЕ ВНЕ ПРАВИЛ по схеме Ukrainian Extension Scheme. Заявление одобрили за 8 недель. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений решений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.

Еще одна пара с Украины скоро приедет в Великобританию по визе "Дома для Украины". Заявления клиентов одобрили за 1.5 месяца. Делюсь статистикой.

Сегодня получено одобрение по заявлению клиентки (жена британского гражданина, форма SETM) на ПМЖ. Заявление одобрили в течение 1 дня. Делюсь статистикой.

26 July 2022 – 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) >>> New law significantly expands possibilities for claiming British citizenship through a grandparent Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981 was brought into force on 28 June 2022, alongside the publication of an application form and guidance for applicants and separate guidance for caseworkers at the Home Office. It was inserted into the 1981 legislation by section 8 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022. It says: "Acquisition by registration: special circumstances (1) If an application is made for a person of full age and capacity (“P”) to be registered as a British citizen, the Secretary of State may cause P to be registered as such a citizen if, in the Secretary of State’s opinion, P would have been, or would have been able to become, a British citizen but for— (a) historical legislative unfairness, (b) an act or omission of a public authority, or (c) exceptional circumstances relating to P. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), “historical legislative unfairness” includes circumstances where P would have become, or would not have ceased to be, a British subject, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British citizen, if an Act of Parliament or subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) had, for the purposes of determining a person’s nationality status— (a) treated males and females equally, (b) treated children of unmarried couples in the same way as children of married couples, or (c) treated children of couples where the mother was married to someone other than the natural father in the same way as children of couples where the mother was married to the natural father. (3) In subsection (1)(b), “public authority” means any public authority within the meaning of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, other than a court or tribunal. (4) In considering whether to grant an application under this section, the Secretary of State may take into account whether the applicant is of good character.”" Registration will make the person a British citizen “otherwise than by descent”.

Сегодня наш клиент получил новую BRC карточку по категории EU Settlement Scheme - Indefinite Leave to Remain (EUSS - ILR). Заявление рассмотрели за 3 месяца. Делюсь статистикой ежедневных одобрений заявлений клиентов нашего Legal Centre.

25 July 2022 – 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) >>> Ukraine Family Scheme and 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 Title and summary text has been updated to make it clear the data now includes figures from the Visa Extension Scheme. Also updated with the latest data. Total Ukraine Scheme visa applications received: 194,700 Data is as of 19 July 2022 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme: 53,700 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 141,000 Total Ukraine Scheme visas issued to people: 162,000 Data is as of 19 July 2022 and comprised of: Ukraine Family Scheme visas: 46,600 Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme visas: 115,400 Total arrivals of Ukraine Scheme visa-holders in the UK: 99,700 Data is as of 18 July 2022 and comprised of: arrivals via Ukraine Family Scheme: 30,500 arrivals via Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: 69,300 Total Ukraine permissions to extend stay in the UK: 15,500 >>> Visa processing times - updated UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is currently prioritising applications made under the Ukraine Visa Scheme in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from the invasion of Ukraine. The customer service standard on standard visa processing times for out of country applications is generally 3 weeks. Currently these processing times are taking longer. Visit visas are taking an average of 7 weeks - this was previously an average of 6 weeks Work visas are taking an average of 4 weeks – this was previously an average of 5 weeks Standard Student visa is currently within the normal service standard of 3 weeks Applications for family visas remains at 24 weeks These revised processing times are a global average, and we recognise that timescales may vary from region to region. Information has been updated on the Visa decision waiting times GOV.UK page and information will be provided throughout the customer visa journey.

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Сегодня. Вот как выглядят уведомления из Home Office о том, что еще два клиента стали британскими гражданами. Заявление одобрили за 2 и 3 месяца, соответственно. Делюсь статистикой.

21 July 2022 – 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) >>> Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2022-07-20/hcws248 The Statement of Changes contains changes to Appendix Ukraine Scheme, as well as a corresponding change to the Introduction. It also makes changes to Appendix Private Life. All the changes will take effect on 10 August 2022. Appendix Ukraine The changes to the Homes for Ukraine Scheme are to encompass a child who is not applying with, or intending to join, their parent or legal guardian in the UK. The child applicant must have an “Approved sponsor” (with an amended definition for this in paragraph 6 of the Rules) who was approved for the child by a Local Authority before the application is made, and the applicant must provide evidence of that approval in the form of a reference number. The sponsor must have agreed to accommodate the child for at least 3 years or until the child is 18 (whichever is soonest), so long as they are sponsored for at least 6 months. The Approved sponsor must not have previously failed to meet the requirements for approval as a sponsor under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme under the guidance: “Homes for Ukraine - Applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling or reuniting with their parent or legal guardian: Guidance for Councils”. If the child is applying to join or is accompanied by an adult relative, who qualifies under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme, the child and the adult relative must have the same Approved sponsor. Adult relatives include grandparents, uncles, aunts, or siblings in line with the definition in the Children Act 1989. The child must provide written parental consent to the child coming to live in the UK with the named sponsor and any adult relative who is applying with the child. The consent must be signed by at least one parent or the child’s legal guardian, and notarised or approved by: (a) the notary authorities or Guardianship service of the city/regional council in Ukraine; or (b) where the applicant is outside Ukraine, notary authorities or a Ukrainian consul. There were also technical amendments to remove the launch date of the Ukraine Extension Scheme from the Rules, and in UKR 17.1(b) clarifying that where a non-Ukrainian national is part of an immediate family group, it must include an immediate family member who is a Ukrainian national who has been granted under or is applying under and qualifies under the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme. The Department for Levelling-up, Housing and Communities has published guidance for parents, sponsors and councils: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-parents-or-legal-guardians-children-and-minors-applying-without-parents https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-councils-children-and-minors-applying-without-parents-or-legal-guardians https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-guidance-for-sponsors-children-and-minors-applying-without-parents-or-legal-guardians The Government has also published a concession in caseworker guidance for children applying without their parent or legal guardian who have already made an application under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Appendix Private Life The amendments made to Appendix Private Life are to PL 6.1 and PL 8.1. PL 6.1 is amended to reflect the changes to the inadmissibility rules following section 16 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 coming into effect: Currently, PL 6.1. states ‘An applicant who has made a protection or asylum claim which has been declared inadmissible under Part 11 of these rules cannot meet the requirement at PL 5.1(b).’ From 10 August 2022 it will state, ‘An applicant who has made a protection or asylum claim which has been declared inadmissible under Part 11 of these rules before 28 June 2022, or under section 80B and 80C of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, and which continues to be treated as inadmissible, cannot meet the requirement at PL 5.1(b).’ PL 8.1, which is eligibility for a private life route relying on Article 8 ECHR, is amended to fix a typographical/logical error, by including the following word “not”: ‘PL 8.1. If the applicant does not meet the suitability requirements (subject to PL 8.2), or does not meet any of the eligibility requirements in PL 3.1., PL 4.1. or PL 5.1. the decision maker must be satisfied that refusal of permission to stay would not breach Article 8 of the Human Rights Convention on the basis of private life.’ If a refusal would not breach Article 8, and a person falls for refusal under certain Appendix FM suitability grounds, the application on the private life route will be refused under PL 8.2.

Еще два клиента cтали британскими гражданами на этой неделе. Заявления на натурализацию (AN) одобрили за 1 и 3 месяца, соответственно. Делюсь статистикой.

Отличные новости, поздравляю !

Одобрено еще одно заявление ВНЕ ПРАВИЛ для одной из клиенток Legal Centre. Рассмотрение заявления FLR(FP) заняло 11 месяцев. Делюсь статистикой.

Нестандартная ситуация у клиентки - разные имена в разных паспортах. Вопрос, как всегда, решился положительно. Вопрос решен за ОДНУ консультацию. Делюсь статистикой.

18 July 2022 – 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) >>> Can the financial bonds be considered as savings ? The answer is YES, but only IF it can be shown that the bonds were owned for more than six months from the date of submission of the application and transferred to the bank account prior to the submission. See the case of https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKAITUR/2015/OA065242014.html >>> Important Changes to Priority Visa Services offered by UKVI from 15 July: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/gbr/news/important-changes-to-priority-visa-services-offered-by-ukvi-from-15-july UKVI have made changes to the availability of Priority Services (PV) for new visit visa applications. From 15 July, the volume of PV appointments will be reduced to enable UKVI to process more standard applications and gradually reduce the overall processing time for all customers. Appointment availability for Super Priority services (SPV) for new visit applications will not be reduced. Please note that PV appointments for new visit visa applications must be purchased online during the appointment booking process and cannot be purchased in the Visa Application Centre or retrospectively. SPV appointments can be purchased online during the appointment booking process. Priority and super priority services for new study, work, and family applications continue to be suspended. UKVI continue to monitor this, and updates will be provided once these services are ready to be resumed. For more information on priority visa services please visit: Get a faster decision on your visa or settlement application: Applying from outside the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For more information on current visa processing times please visit: Visa decision waiting times: applications outside the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) >>> Apply for a visa under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=655d0dd6-0cfc-4b61-855a-bea98ecb4855&utm_content=immediately Updated the guidance to include booking biometrics appointments for family groups. Also updated to include the pause in the Welsh and Scottish super sponsor arrangements and a new added section about unaccompanied minors. Average processing times for visit visas and work and invest visas updated. Additionally, other general improvements added to help navigate the guidance. "If your child applied without a parent or legal guardian, or did not apply to join them in the UK If your child has already applied under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, they will not have received a decision because they did not apply with their parent or legal guardian or to join their parent or legal guardian. Now, their application will be assessed. To be eligible, you must have: - proof of consent by their parent or legal guardian notarised or certified by the Guardianship service of the city/regional council in Ukraine; or, where the applicant is outside Ukraine, notary authorities or a Ukrainian consul. - proof of consent from their parent or legal guardianship to the sponsorship arrangement - a commitment to sponsorship for 3 years or until the child turns 18 (so long as the sponsorship lasts at least 6 months) - approval of the sponsorship arrangement by the local authority where the child will live. If your child has already applied, you will receive a letter with instructions on what to do next. Children who have not yet applied without a parent or legal guardian will be able to do so soon. We will publish guidance about this in due course." The Home Office has now also clarified that "Your UK-based sponsor does not need to register with the Homes for Ukraine Scheme if you’re already in contact with them." >>> Visa decision waiting times: applications outside the UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decision-waiting-times-applications-outside-the-uk?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=c065e088-5302-4763-bfd9-d9db035c41be&utm_content=immediately Check how quickly you’ll receive a decision on your UK visa application if you are applying from outside the UK.

Из недавнего. Поздняя подача на статус EU Settlement Scheme. Клиент пропустил дату подачи (более чем 1 год). Заявление одобрили за 3 месяца. Делюсь статистикой. Из недавнего. Поздняя подача на статус EU Settlement Scheme. Клиент пропустил дату подачи (более чем 1 год). Заявление одобрили за 3 месяца. Делюсь статистикой.

Сегодня одна из клиенток получила продление ее супружеской визы (тип заявления - FLRM) за 24 часа (Super Premium Service). Делюсь статистикой.

Из недавнего прошлого. "Место работы", иногда до 3-х дней в неделю, на протяжении 15 лет до 2019 года. Отделение Home Office для работы с заявлениями для личной подачи.

Формально Правила 90 дней нет с 15-03-2022 == "Действительно после получения визы у вас будет 90 дней, чтобы ей воспользоваться, а по приезду ещё 6 месяцев для того, чтобы записаться на сдачу отпечатков пальцев и фото для карточки ВНЖ."

Еще один ребенок был зарегистрирован британским гражданином. Заявление MN1 одобрили за 2 месяца. Делюсь статисткой.

13 July 2022 – 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) >>> Closure of Rzeszow visa application centre (VAC) The temporary VAC in Rzeszow, Poland - which was set up to deal exclusively with Ukraine Scheme visa applications - is closing on 22 July 2022. Customers who have an outstanding visa application submitted through the VAC in Rzeszow will be advised of the closure including where to collect their passports. Ukrainian nationals with a valid passport applying under the Ukraine Visa Schemes can complete their application online using the UK Immigration: ID check app without the need to attend a VAC. Home Office commercial partner, TLS, manages VAC appointment bookings. VACs are currently operating throughout Europe including in: Budapest, Hungary Chisinau, Moldova Warsaw, Poland Bucharest, Romania Paris, France >>> Relocation of Warsaw visa application centre The Warsaw visa application centre in Poland is moving to new premises on 11 July 2022. New address: Business Garden Business Centre - Żwirki I Wigury 16A, 2nd floor, 02092, Warsaw TLS, is notifying customers in the following ways: updating the TLScontact Website updating social media platforms emailing customers with appointments booked from 11 July 2022 posting a notice on the door of the old location >>> Family and Private Life 10-year Settlement Route On 20 June 2022, the Settlement and Private Life immigration rules changed. All applications on or after this date will be assessed against these new immigration rules. The Appendix Private Life and Appendix Settlement Family Life applies to all applications made on or after 20 June 2022.