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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Emily Dugan

Over 500 Ukrainian children stuck waiting for UK visa decision

Nazarii, 17, who is still in Ukraine
Nazarii, 17, who is still in Ukraine, has heard nothing since submitting an application on 11 April. Photograph: Handout

More than 500 Ukrainian children who fled the war without their parents are stuck waiting in limbo across Europe after applying to the Homes for Ukraine scheme, sources working closely with the Home Office say.

Most are teenagers who thought they would be eligible and have British families waiting to host them, but have heard nothing from the Home Office.

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