Advocacy

The Ukraine Immigration Task Force is honored to have participated in the first Ukraine Action Summit! https://www.americancoalitionforukraine.org/summit Our hardworking delegation accomplished its mission to promote efficient immigration pathways for those seeking refuge, provide new arrivals with tools for self-sufficiency, and advocate for protection of vulnerable individuals and families. We held several productive meetings with Members of Congress to educate them on immigration issues and propose solutions to challenges faced by displaced Ukrainians. Some of our members also met with State Department officials. And, we collaborated with numerous amazing organizations advocating for a full spectrum of Ukrainian causes. We plan to keep up the momentum in our upcoming Ukrainian Days Advocacy Event in November! Read more

Petition LIVE NOW at Change.org Alert the Biden Administration and Members of Congress about the serious danger of exploitation and victimization facing over 160,000 newly arriving Ukrainians, Afghans, and other vulnerable individuals in the United States due to their lack of access to lawful employment opportunities. Please read the petition, sign it, and share it with your networks! Sign Petition     Read more

Immediate Employment Authorization for Ukrainians: Background and Talking Points Numerous articles written in recent years have highlighted the dangers of exploitation, abuse, and victimization for individuals who are not allowed to work lawfully. This is not specific to Ukrainians, nor is this a new problem. What’s different about the crisis facing newly arriving Ukrainians is the magnitude of the problem, which is compounded by several factors. The Ukraine Immigration Task Force has taken steps to try to address this crisis with at least a temporary solution that would get hundreds of thousands of recent arrivals working legally as soon as possible. Read more