Important update to the Ukraine Family Scheme
The new amendments come into force from today, 08 March, regarding what family members fall under the category of "Extended family members of the UK-based family member" to be able to apply under the Ukraine Family Scheme.
In particular, now an extended family member can be one of the following:
- parent (if you are over 18)
- child who is over 18
- grandparent
- grandchild or your partner’s grandchild
- brother or sister
- aunt or uncle
- niece or nephew
- cousin
- mother-in-law or father-in-law
- grandparent-in-law
- brother or sister-in-law
Posted on 08.03.2022.
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