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Survey indicates Ukrainians afraid to lose houses, jobs in UK
(MENAFN) Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in the UK are at risk of losing their jobs and homes due to delays and uncertainty over visa renewals, The Telegraph reported, citing a University of Birmingham survey.
Approximately 270,000 Ukrainians currently live in the UK under special programs like ‘Homes for Ukraine’, which granted three-year visas to those fleeing the conflict with Russia. However, the program is now closed to new applicants, and existing visas are beginning to expire.
A new extension scheme allows 18-month visa renewals, but applications only opened on February 4, creating processing delays that have left many Ukrainians in legal limbo.
A survey of over 1,100 Ukrainian migrants revealed significant hardships:
•41% reported losing job opportunities, and 22% were denied contract renewals due to visa uncertainty.
•26% struggled to renew rental agreements, and 25% were unable to sign new leases.
•43.5% reported mental health issues, such as anxiety and panic attacks over their immigration status.
•Over half of the refugees surveyed have school-aged children, adding to concerns over long-term stability.
Researchers have urged the UK government to automatically extend visas for Ukrainians, but Labour MP Emily Thornberry noted that these visa-related struggles affect many migrants with temporary status. A government spokesperson reaffirmed support for Ukrainian refugees but did not confirm whether the visa process would be streamlined or made automatic.
Elsewhere in Europe, nations are also facing difficulties managing the large number of Ukrainian refugees. The EU has extended its visa scheme until March 2026, but some member states have begun scaling back support:
•Germany (hosting 1.2 million Ukrainians) has debated cutting welfare benefits.
•Poland has opposed taking in more migrants under the EU’s new migration pact.
•The Czech Republic has ended preferential treatment for Ukrainian asylum seekers.
As visa issues mount, many Ukrainians in the UK and across Europe remain uncertain about their future.
Approximately 270,000 Ukrainians currently live in the UK under special programs like ‘Homes for Ukraine’, which granted three-year visas to those fleeing the conflict with Russia. However, the program is now closed to new applicants, and existing visas are beginning to expire.
A new extension scheme allows 18-month visa renewals, but applications only opened on February 4, creating processing delays that have left many Ukrainians in legal limbo.
A survey of over 1,100 Ukrainian migrants revealed significant hardships:
•41% reported losing job opportunities, and 22% were denied contract renewals due to visa uncertainty.
•26% struggled to renew rental agreements, and 25% were unable to sign new leases.
•43.5% reported mental health issues, such as anxiety and panic attacks over their immigration status.
•Over half of the refugees surveyed have school-aged children, adding to concerns over long-term stability.
Researchers have urged the UK government to automatically extend visas for Ukrainians, but Labour MP Emily Thornberry noted that these visa-related struggles affect many migrants with temporary status. A government spokesperson reaffirmed support for Ukrainian refugees but did not confirm whether the visa process would be streamlined or made automatic.
Elsewhere in Europe, nations are also facing difficulties managing the large number of Ukrainian refugees. The EU has extended its visa scheme until March 2026, but some member states have begun scaling back support:
•Germany (hosting 1.2 million Ukrainians) has debated cutting welfare benefits.
•Poland has opposed taking in more migrants under the EU’s new migration pact.
•The Czech Republic has ended preferential treatment for Ukrainian asylum seekers.
As visa issues mount, many Ukrainians in the UK and across Europe remain uncertain about their future.
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