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Over 500 Ukrainian children stuck waiting for UK visa decision
+500 Ukrainian children fled
without parents
Some alone in Europe hinking joining British family
adult siblings or family friends legal guardians
stuck waiting in limbo
two months or more
indecision handle their cases
thought eligible
British families waiting host them
heard nothing from Home Office
Nazarii
teaching assistant ready to host him
he heard nothing since submitting application
+three weeks
still in Ukraine, no refusal or update
Beth Gardiner-Smith
Too many children
far too many stuck in limbo
alone in Ukraine and neighbouring countries,
dangerous and vulnerable positions
risk of exploitation
New rules
children cannot travel without parents unless => legal guardian
Home Office not offering decision or solution => who applied before new policy
25 unaccompanied children allowed during first two weeks
Situation
critical
biggest point of concern
meeting of MPs’ offices with Home Office
Krish Kandiah
disturbing
waiting long for visas
foster carers in UK willing to care
unaccompanied minors seeking to leave
for own safety
founder Sanctuary Foundation
supporting British hosts
government spokesperson
Ukrainian government preference
children not taken from Ukraine without parents
moving child from home their best interest
safeguarding concerns
unaccompanied minors only eligible
reuniting with parent or legal guardian in UK