Sponsor visa to England for Ukrainians

The Homes for Ukraine charitable sponsor program in the UK was developed to help Ukrainian citizens suffering from the war. It was introduced after the suspension of family visas for Ukrainians who are family members of British citizens. If you are interested in this program in more detail, you can seek advice and legal support from the migration lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners. We specialize in such client requests and know how to help them effectively.

Features of this program and its differences from others

Many people have probably heard of the American program U4U or Uniting For Ukraine. What it has in common with Homes for Ukraine is that both of these programs are sponsored. That is, with the help of relatives or a website, a citizen of Ukraine looks for a sponsor in the United States, Great Britain, or Ireland and gets the opportunity to apply for a residence permit. However, according to the terms of the Homes for Ukraine program, an application for each family member (if you are moving together) is made separately. This is how it differs from the Uniting For Ukraine program.

What are the requirements for the applicant?

Among the requirements for a citizen of Ukraine who wants to take advantage of this program are the following

• to reside in Ukraine until January 1, 2022 (this applies not only to those people who currently reside in Ukraine, but also to those who were forced to leave it);
• have a sponsor in the UK.

If the application for participation in the program is approved, a Ukrainian citizen will be able to live in the UK for 18 months. Such an application is submitted exclusively online, and we know how to help with its preparation.

What are the benefits of the program for Ukrainians?

So, among the advantages of Homes for Ukraine is that a Ukrainian citizen who becomes a participant of the program gets the opportunity not only to legally reside in the UK or Ireland, but also to work, study and have access to government programs. It is possible to take out health insurance and open a bank account. Thus, a person who goes to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine program can use all the necessary opportunities for self-realization in this country.

Another important feature is that when you go to England under this program, you are not obliged to live with a sponsor or be tied to the area where he or she lives.

What other programs are there for Ukrainians in the UK?

In addition to Homes for Ukraine, the following programs are popular:

• Ukraine Family Scheme. It is available for relatives of British citizens.
• Ukraine Extension Scheme. It is available to extend the stay in the country for those who have already received permission to do so from March 17, 2022 to May 16, 2023. In this case, a sponsor is not required. A citizen of Ukraine can apply for and receive a BRP card for 3 years.

Thus, there are a sufficient number of programs under which Ukrainians can go to the UK.

How can the lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm help?

Among the services provided by Prikhodko & Partners to its clients are

• Advice on the terms and conditions and prospects of the Homes for Ukraine program.
• Advice on what package of documents you need to collect in your case.
• Assistance in finding a sponsor.
• Support and advice on documentary issues already in the UK.

If you need advice from a migration lawyer on a sponsor program or support in obtaining a sponsor visa to England, fill out the form on our website and our lawyer will contact you shortly.