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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Woodcock

Family visa scheme for Ukrainian refugees extended to include cousins and in-laws

AP

The UK is extending its family visa scheme for Ukrainian refugees to include aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

The announcement was made in the House of Commons by Home Office minister Kevin Foster, who claimed that the government was making “significant progress” in responding to the refugee crisis and had now processed more than 500 Ukrainian applicants for sanctuary in the UK.

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