The Lead Untangles: As many as 100,000 Ukrainian refugees face uncertainty in visa extension bids

Campaigners are worried the design of the scheme will put Ukrainian refugees at risk of losing their jobs and homes

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At a glance facts

After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, nearly seven million people fled the country in the following days, weeks, months and years. Although several European countries relaxed their entry and visa requirements for those fleeing the war, the UK chose to introduce the Ukraine Family Scheme an…