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Four years after Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) was launched, many of the 240,000 Ukrainians paroled through this program remain in the U.S., as well as over 30,000 Ukrainians paroled at the U.S. border. Many cannot return to Ukraine but are finding it difficult to maintain lawful statuses and work permits in the U.S. Although some short-term protections are available, application processing can take several months and even one or more years. Between massive delays and skyrocketing fees, many Ukrainians are living in limbo without proper documentation, exposing them to detention and even deportation. Meanwhile, many long-term statuses are effectively out of reach due to lack of eligibility, qualifying sponsors, or shrinking options. Certain immigration pathways also require parolees to leave the United States, jeopardizing their return. Prompt action is needed to address these critical issues that threaten the security and stability of Ukrainians who sought refuge here. Read and share our report summarizing the current challenges facing Ukrainian parolees and proposed solutions to help safeguard their protections. Read more

Here are our top immigration advocacy goals for Ukrainians. Share the below flyer and help us spread the word about these important issues! You can also read our full report here summarizing the current issues and proposed solutions to help Ukrainians who fled the war stay here safely: Read more

On December 23, 2025, the State Department announced that it has stopped issuing new Diversity Immigrant Visas to previous winners of the Diversity Lottery. This follows the December 18th announcement by the Department of Homeland Security directing USCIS to stop processing applications by previous Diversity Lottery winners for adjustment of status to permanent residence. While existing visas that have already been issued to previous Diversity Lottery winners should not be affected, it is not clear whether the lottery will be opened to new registrants, since the State Department still has not announced the official registration dates for the 2027 Diversity Lottery. Read more

The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery for 2027 is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2025. Through this program, the U.S. Department of State allocates up to 55,000 immigrant visas annually to individuals who may not have any other options for permanent immigration. Unlike family-based immigrant visas and most employment-based immigrant visas that require a U.S. sponsor, the diversity visa lottery allows individuals to self-sponsor themselves for a green card. Learn more about the diversity visa lottery, eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply in our article below. Read more

Adjustment of Status is the process by which a noncitizen who is already in the United States can apply for Lawful Permanent Resident status (a Green Card) without having to leave the country. However, strict legal requirements limit the eligibility for this process for humanitarian parolees and other categories of applicants. Read more