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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Amelia Gentleman

UK government admits to processing delays for Ukraine visas

Yulia and her daughter Diana
Teacher Yulia has been waiting in Germany for more than a month for a UK visa for her daughter Diana. Photograph: family handout


The government has acknowledged that processing problems within the Home Office have led to delays between the approval of visas for Ukrainian refugees and emailed notification that the visas have been granted – preventing many vulnerable people from swiftly making their way to safety.

Politicians from all parties highlighted a variety of serious problems with the Homes for Ukraine visa scheme during an urgent question in the Commons on the Home Office’s handling of the refugee crisis.

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