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Immigration monthly highlights—March 2022

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Published on: 30 March 2022

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Ukraine conflict
Home Office opens new Ukraine Family Scheme route
'Homes for Ukraine' scheme launched for Ukrainian refugees
Statement of Changes confirms new Ukraine Extension Scheme from 3 May 2022
Home Office introduces new Ukraine Conflict Embassy Staff concession
NHS charging exemption for Ukrainians—National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2022
OISC publishes guidance in relation to the Ukraine visa concessions
HMRC releases guidance for Ukrainian refugees bringing personal items to the UK
Good Law Project publishes joint opinion on Ukraine and refugee laws
Temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU? Q and A

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Welcome to the March 2022 highlights from the Immigration team, which provides links to key news stories from the last month, as well as a round-up of new and updated content in Immigration.

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