'We are living a life of limbo', says Professor on the Ukraine Family Scheme

The transcript describes the challenges faced by a family trying to secure a UK visa for a 15-year-old Ukrainian boy under the Ukrainian family scheme. Despite eligibility, the application process was complex and required extensive paperwork. The family faced difficulties booking an appointment at the Visa Application Center in Dublin, leading them to visit the center directly. After submitting the necessary documents, they experienced delays and uncertainty, with no clear timeline for visa approval. The family is left in limbo, shuttling between Cambridge and Dublin, while the boy remains in an airport hotel, longing for normalcy with his family.

How did the family manage to gather the necessary paperwork for the visa application?

What challenges did the family face when trying to book an appointment at the Visa Application Center in Dublin?

Describe the experience of the nephew during his first interaction with the British government.

What were the implications of the delays in the visa application process for the nephew?

What was the family's emotional state while waiting for the visa approval?