Viktor Moroz
A new report by Context News highlights the uncertain future facing many Ukrainians in the UK. Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, two major visa routes were introduced: the now-closed Ukraine Family Scheme and the still-active Homes for Ukraine sponsorship programme.
While Homes for Ukraine remains open to new applicants, it only offers temporary protection — initially for three years, and now extended by another 18 months through the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme. However, there is still no clear pathway to permanent residency or citizenship.
This uncertainty has real human consequences. Many Ukrainians in the UK are struggling to rent homes, secure stable employment, or make long-term life plans. As visas begin to expire, people face the threat of losing their homes, jobs, or access to education. Families who have settled into British communities, particularly those with children, find themselves caught in a legal and emotional limbo.
According to recent data, nearly 70% of Ukrainians in the UK would like to stay permanently. Yet without a structured route to do so, many are forced to consider options like claiming asylum or relocating to countries with clearer settlement policies.
Charities and community groups are urging the UK government to introduce a pathway to permanent status — one that reflects the reality that for many Ukrainians, the UK is no longer a place of temporary refuge but a new home.
Read the full Context News report
