UK Universities to Offer Support for Financial Hardship & Welfare to Students Affected by Russia-Ukraine Crisis
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- 04 Mar 2022
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According to the statement, the organization’s focus currently is to identify the support needed for the affected students and staff, including the financial and welfare support.
Universities UK said it is working with member universities and the UK government to address issues related to affected individuals, Erudera.com reports.
“We are also working with Universities UK member universities and the UK Government to ensure timely advice and support for students and staff currently in Ukraine and Russia,” Universities UK says.
According to the Home Office, Ukrainians who are on work, visit or study visas in the UK will be able to extend their visas temporarily or to switch into different routes. Changes include:
· Ukrainian nationals on an existing points-based system route are able to extend their leave in the UK
· Ukrainian nationals on an existing visitor visa can change their visa into a points-based system immigration route without having to leave the UK
· Ukrainian nationals with a visitor visa can apply under the family route for further leave without fulfilling the immigration status criteria, provided they meet the requirements for based on exceptional circumstances
· Nationals holders on an existing seasonal worker visa will have their leave in the UK extended until December 31, 2022
· Ukrainian nationals in temporary HGV/pork butcher jobs will be able to extend their leave in the UK until December 31, 2022 and will also be permitted to apply to the skilled worker route
“We believe the UK should be a welcoming destination for academic and student refugees. We will continue to work with the Home Office on what further visa and immigration measures may be necessary as the situation unfolds.” Universities UK pointed out. Read More…
