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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alistair Mason

Government does not know what to do with fleeing Ukrainian minors, says lawyer

The Government has paused visa applications for unaccompanied minors fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine because it still has not decided how to deal with such applications, an immigration lawyer has said.

Current Government advice for the Homes For Ukraine scheme states that under-18s “must be applying as part of a family unit which includes their parent or legal guardian” to be eligible.

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