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Rights, Travel Precautions, and Consular Services for U.S.-Ukrainian Dual Citizens and Permanent Residents

Posted on June 11, 2024

Following new laws passed by the Ukrainian government, male U.S. citizens ages 18-60 with Ukrainian nationality may be subject to military registration requirements and restricted travel out of Ukraine. In addition, Ukrainian males in the U.S. can no longer receive Ukrainian passport renewals or other consular services without Ukrainian military documents. Learn more about U.S. and Ukrainian citizenship laws, rights and obligations of dual citizens, and travel advisories for U.S. citizens in Ukraine. Read more

Congress Renews Resettlement Benefits for Ukrainian Parolees

Posted on April 24, 2024

The Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act has been signed into law. In addition to sending critical aid to Ukraine, this legislation also provides humanitarian assistance, including renewed funding for Ukrainian refugees in the United States. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has been authorized to resume providing resettlement assistance to Ukrainians paroled between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024. Learn more about these resettlement benefits in our article here. Read more

Humanitarian Parole vs. Temporary Protected Status (TPS): What Is the Difference, and Can You Have Both?

Posted on April 5, 2024

Many Ukrainians who arrived in the U.S. since Feb. 2022 qualify for both TPS and humanitarian parole/re-parole. Although individuals can hold both of these statuses at the same time, there are some key differences. Learn more about the the eligibility criteria, application procedures, periods of protection, access to benefits, advantages and disadvantages of TPS vs. humanitarian parole for Ukrainians in our article here. Read more

USCIS Announces that Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply Online for Re-Parole

Posted on February 27, 2024

On February 27, 2024, USCIS announced that certain Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who were paroled into the United States can now apply to USCIS for re-parole. Learn more about who is eligible, when to apply, what documents are required, procedures for adults and minors, how to renew employment authorization, and other important details. Read more

Filing a Late TPS Re-Registration Application: What to Do if You Missed the October 20th Deadline

Posted on October 27, 2023

For Ukrainians who held TPS in the initial term but have not yet re-registered to extend their TPS status, USCIS provides a limited opportunity for individuals to re-register for TPS if they can show good cause for why they are filing after the October 20th deadline has passed. Read more

USCIS Issues Policy Alert on EAD Validity Periods and Employment Incident to Parole

Posted on September 28, 2023

On September 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert regarding employment authorization for noncitizens. The Policy Alert provides updated validity periods for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and clarifies the agency's official position on employment incident to parole for certain Ukrainians. Read more

USCIS Announces New Process for Children with U.S.-Based Parents or Guardians to Travel under Uniting for Ukraine (U4U)

Posted on September 21, 2023

On September 20, 2023, USCIS announced a new procedure for minor children with U.S.-based parents or legal guardians to travel under Uniting for Ukraine (U4U). Learn more about eligibility, application procedures, and documents needed to prove legal guardianship. Read more

Applying to Travel Outside of the U.S. with Humanitarian Parole or TPS

Posted on September 1, 2023

Ukrainians who are in the United States on humanitarian parole and/or TPS and wish to travel outside of the U.S. must first apply to USCIS for a travel document. Although the process is the same for most Ukrainians applying for an advance travel document, the type of travel document issued and how long it's valid depends on the applicant's status. There could be some advantages to traveling with certain types of documents. Read more

What to Know about the Proposed Ukrainian Adjustment Act Bill Introduced in Congress: Legislative Overview and Status

Posted on August 25, 2023

The Ukrainian Adjustment Act was introduced on June 7, 2023 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Currently, it is awaiting further movement from the House Committee on the Judiciary. Read more

Ukrainians Seeking Asylum Should Be Aware of the One-Year Filing Deadline after Arriving in the U.S.

Posted on August 23, 2023

In general, "affirmative asylum" applications must be filed within one year of the applicant's most recent arrival in the United States. There are a few exceptions to the 1-year deadline, including maintaining humanitarian parole, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or another valid immigration status for a reasonable period before filing the asylum application. Read more

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