Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Homes for Ukraine scheme

Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, gave a statement to Parliament (14th March) about the Homes for Ukraine scheme in which he confirmed that the scheme will:

  • Offer a route to those who want to come to the UK who have someone here willing to provide them with a home
  • Enable individuals, charities, community groups and businesses to volunteer accommodation and provide a route to safety for Ukrainians, and their immediate family members, forced to escape their homeland
  • Provide accommodation via sponsors for as long as they are able, but the government has a minimum expectation of six months

Someone is eligible for the scheme if they are a Ukrainian national or the immediate family member of a Ukrainian national, and were resident in Ukraine prior to 1 January 2022.

The government will welcome as many arrivals as possible, based on the number of sponsors.

People arriving under this scheme will be able to:

  • Live and work in the UK for up to three years
  • Access healthcare, benefits, employment support, education, and English language tuition

Individuals who wish to sponsor a named person should get in contact with them directly and prepare to fill in a visa application with all the required details. The visa application will go live on 18 March.

Individuals who do not know anyone to sponsor may wish to get in touch with charities, faith groups or local community organisations who are starting to make connections between individuals.

The DLUHC has produced a frequently asked questions document about the scheme. If you have any questions, please contact homesforukraine@levellingup.gov.uk.

Announcement:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-launches

More information:
https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/

Expression of Interest:
https://consult.communities.gov.uk/digital-delivery/register-to-support-homes-for-ukraine/ (As an individual)

https://consult.communities.gov.uk/digital-delivery/register-to-support-homes-for-ukraine-org/ (As an organisation)

Frequently asked questions:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/homes-for-ukraine-scheme-frequently-asked-questions

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