Ukraine Immigration Task Force Quoted in USCRI’s Policy Report on Why Benefits Should Be Extended for New Ukrainian Parolees
Posted on October 10, 2023
The Ukraine Immigration Task Force was quoted in today's Policy & Advocacy Report from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI). The policy brief highlights some of the financial and safety challenges for newly arriving Ukrainians paroled after September 30, 2023 who are not eligible for federal mainstream benefits, Medicaid coverage, or ORR funded resettlement assistance. The report underscores the importance of these benefits to both Ukrainians fleeing war and the continued success of sponsor-driven humanitarian parole programs. Read more
Top Advocacy Initiatives for Fall 2023
Posted on August 31, 2023
Learn about our current immigration advocacy goals for Ukrainians and help us spread the word! Read more
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Calls on Congress to Reauthorize the Lautenberg Amendment
Posted on August 31, 2023
If Congress does not reauthorize the Lautenberg Amendment, this vital resettlement pathway is in danger of closing to Ukrainians and other people who seek religious freedom. Read more
Ukraine Immigration Task Force Urges Biden Administration to Redesignate and Extend TPS for Ukraine
Posted on August 11, 2023
Today, we called on President Biden, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to immediately extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18-months. Read more