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
Form I-134A Adds New U4U Sponsor Question Asking Why the Beneficiary Should Be Paroled
Posted on July 25, 2023

In July 2023, USCIS added a new question to Form I-134A, the online Declaration of Financial Support used to apply for sponsorship through the Uniting for Ukraine program (as well as other parole programs). The new question asks the supporter (sponsor) to write why the beneficiary should be granted humanitarian parole. Read more
Important Instructions for Children and Non-Ukrainian Citizen Family Members Applying for Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Travel Authorization
Posted on June 20, 2023

USCIS recently changed the procedures for certain beneficiaries applying for Uniting for Ukraine travel authorization. Minor children under 18 years old and non-Ukrainian citizen family members are no longer able to submit their own biographical information or attestations from their own beneficiary accounts. the primary beneficiary must first add the other approved beneficiaries to the primary beneficiary's travel group then submit all the beneficiaries' information and attestations. Read more
Extending Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Travel Authorization Beyond 90 Days
Posted on June 20, 2023

Uniting for Ukraine beneficiaries who are approved for travel but unable to come to the U.S. within 90 days may be able to to obtain a 90-day extension of their travel authorization issued by CBP. The request must be submitted by the sponsor no earlier than 30 days before and no later than 30 days after the expiration of their original travel authorization. Read more
Ukrainian Travelers Should Be Prepared for U.S. Customs Interviews in Ireland, Canada, or Other Preclearance Sites
Posted on June 20, 2023

Ukrainians who are traveling from or through Ireland, Canada, or the Caribbean should note that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may conduct their entry interviews in those countries rather than at a United States airport. Please alert travelers who have layovers in or are boarding flights from certain countries that CBP may conduct their interviews abroad so they can schedule accordingly to allow additional time for each travel group member to be interviewed. Read more
10 Steps for Uniting for Ukraine Beneficiaries after Arriving in the United States
Posted on April 14, 2023

Here are 10 steps to complete when a Uniting for Ukraine beneficiary first arrives in the United States. Read more
Remaining in the United States after Uniting for Ukraine (U4U): Options for Humanitarian Parolees
Posted on April 13, 2023

Many Ukrainians who entered the United States through the Uniting for Ukraine program are wondering how they might be able to remain in the United States after their humanitarian parole expires. Here are some potential options that could allow certain Ukrainians on humanitarian parole to remain in the United States after their Uniting for Ukraine stay ends. Read more
Male Parolees between 18 and 25 Years Old Must Register for the U.S. Selective Service System!
Posted on March 30, 2023

Attention! All male parolees who are between 18 and 25 years old (with a few exceptions) are required by U.S. law to register with the U.S. Selective Service System. Failure to fulfill this requirement may result in losing future access to immigration opportunities and benefits. Read more
Ukraine Immigration Task Force Launches New Telegram Channel
Posted on March 21, 2023

Ukraine Immigration Task Force щойно запустила канал у Telegram! Тепер ви можете читати важливі новини про імміграцію та переселення, відвідувати вебінари українською мовою та дізнаватися про нові регуляторні розробки на нашому Telegram-каналі тут: https://t.me/s/ukrainetaskforce Read more
Family-Based Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence
Posted on March 14, 2023

Ukrainians who have specifically defined closely-related family members in the United States may be eligible to apply for an Adjustment of Status through family-based immigrant visas. There are two types of family based pathways to permanent residence: U.S. Citizen Immediate Relative visas and U.S. Citizen/LPR Family Preference visas. Read more
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