Українці почали вигравати апеляції! Що це означає для тих, хто отримав відмову?

In this webinar, Sterling Law immigration lawyers Halyna Semchak and Yuriy Lysenko discuss the dramatic change in Home Office practice regarding Ukrainian asylum and humanitarian protection applications, as well as the actual appeals won in 2025–2026. Over the past year and a half, we have seen significant changes in the approach to providing humanitarian protection. Many people who previously expected positive decisions are now facing unexpected challenges and legal obstacles. We examine the current reasons for asylum refusals and explain how to properly respond to such notifications from the authorities. This is critically important information for those seeking to obtain humanitarian protection and legalize their stay in the country. 📌 We discuss: — Why 95%+ Ukrainians have been refused since May 2025 — What is the Home Office's position on internal relocation in Ukraine — What to do immediately after receiving a refusal (14 days!) — What does the appeal process look like and how long does it take — Why is it important to involve a barrister and a country expert — What changes are expected in the appeal process in 2026–2027 ⚠️ Important: if you have been refused, you have only 14 calendar days to file an appeal. Don't delay! 00:00 Introduction. Home Office changes practice on Ukrainian asylum seekers 01:08 About Sterling Law 03:33 Timeline: from 90% positive decisions to 4.7% 07:05 White Paper and the new direction of British migration policy 09:29 Home Office position on security in Ukraine (internal relocation) 10:54 Dissonance between the Home Office and the British Foreign Office (map of regions) 12:07 UNHCR: no part of Ukraine is safe 13:11 The Home Office has not changed its position. What to do next? 14:29 First Appeals Won: A Real Case 16:07 Details of a Won Case and Status Received 17:21 Important: Who is Following the Old 5-Year Route 21:18 When and How to File an Appeal 21:40 14 Days to Appeal: How to Calculate the Deadline 23:28 Tribunal Fee: £140 per Applicant 24:11 Waiting for a Hearing: 18 to 24 Months 25:51 Appeals Are More Than War: Article 8, Integration, Family 27:27 Administrative Review vs Appeal: What’s the Difference 28:26 What the Appeals Process Looks Like in Practice 29:43 The Role of a Country Expert in an Appeal 31:41 Witness Statement and Bundle of Evidence 32:49 The Role of a Barrister. How to properly engage him 34:01 Inside the court hearing 36:24 Why you can’t instruct a barrister directly 38:09 Key aspects of a strong appeal 42:17 Refusal is not the end 44:59 Potential changes to the appeal process in 2026–2027 48:33 14 days overdue: what to do? 48:56 Ukrainian scheme (UKR Scheme): no right to appeal! 49:30 Migration trick when refusing under the Ukrainian scheme 50:53 Reminder: extend your status under the UKR Scheme on time 📞 If you received a refusal, contact the Sterling Law team. Fill out the short form on the website https://bit.ly/4xuktkq Thank you for your interest! If you liked this webinar, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel, leave a like and comment. Yuriy Lysenko's social networks: Telegram: https://t.me/YurSterlingLaw Instagram:   / yuriy_sterlinglaw   🌐Sterling Law website: https://bit.ly/4xuktkq Sterling Law social networks Facebook:   / sterlinglawuk   Instagram:   / sterlinglawuk   LinkedIn:   / slallp