Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps is she taking to support Ukrainians in the UK to obtain Skilled Worker visas.

We are committed to standing with Ukraine and providing stability for those we have welcomed to the UK and those who still need our sanctuary.

The Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme, which opened to applications on 4 February 2025, provides up to an additional 18 months’ permission to stay in the UK for those with existing Ukraine Scheme permission.

The scheme provides the same rights and entitlements to access work, benefits, healthcare and education as the current Ukraine schemes.

We keep the Ukraine schemes under continuous review in line with the ongoing conflict and the Ukrainian government’s desire for the future return of its citizens to Ukraine.

Those granted permission under one of the Ukraine schemes can switch into other visa routes for which they qualify, if they choose to do so. More information on the application process and the requirements on the Skilled Worker route can be found on Gov.uk at: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK.