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Humanitarian Parole and the “Uniting for Ukraine” Program

Can I Work as Soon as I Have Been Granted Humanitarian Parole?

Posted on July 13, 2022

On November 21, 2022, USCIS announced that Ukrainian parolees and their qualifying family members do not need to wait for USCIS to approve their Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization before they can work in the United States for up to 90 days. They may show an employer an unexpired I-94. Individuals who received their Form I-94 at the time of their parole into the United States should visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website to view and print a copy of their Form I-94. Ukrainians must have an unexpired Form I-94 with a class of admission of either “UHP” (“Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolee” admitted through Uniting for Ukraine) or “DT” (parolee who was granted parole at a port of entry or District Office). They may present their Form I-94 as an acceptable receipt to show their identity and demonstrate their employment authorization for the purposes of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Note that for Ukrainians admitted under class “DT,” the I-94 must have been issued between Feb. 24 2022 and Sept. 30, 2023 and indicate Ukraine as the country of citizenship on the document. The I-94 receipt may be used for the first  90 days of work following an employee’s date of hire. Ukrainian parolees who expect to work longer than 90 days should apply for an Employment […] Read more

How Long Will I Have Humanitarian Parole in the U.S. through the Uniting for Ukraine Program?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Humanitarian parole under the Uniting for Ukraine program is granted for up to 2 years. Read more

Are Children Eligible to Come to the U.S. through the “Uniting for Ukraine Program”?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Children may only travel to the U.S. under this program if they are accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian. A child under 18 years old will not be allowed to enter the U.S. through this program on their own or with an adult who does not have court-ordered custody/legal guardianship documents for the child. Read more

Are Ukrainians Who Are Named as Beneficiaries Eligible to Bring Their Family to the U.S.?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Immediate family members of a designated beneficiary may be sponsored through United for Ukraine as well. These include the spouse or common-law partner of a Ukrainian citizen, and their unmarried children under the age of 21. Please note that a child who is under 18 years old must travel to the U.S. with a parent or legal guardian in order to use this process. Read more

What Are the Requirements for Ukrainian Beneficiaries?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Potential beneficiaries from Ukraine will need to submit biographic and biometric information to the U.S. government for the security vetting process. Individuals will be vetted through interagency intelligence, law enforcement, and counterterrorism background checks. Anyone who does not pass security checks conducted overseas will not be authorized to travel to the United States. Upon their arrival at a port of entry, each person will be inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to undergo additional screening and vetting, including biometric screening. Anyone who is found to pose a national security or public safety threat will be referred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants will also need to confirm prior vaccination against measles, polio, and COVID-19. If they are not previously vaccinated, individuals will need to receive a first dose of required vaccines prior to obtaining authorization to travel to the U.S. In addition, children who are at least 2 years old will need to complete a medical screening for tuberculosis, including an Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) test, within two weeks of arrival to the U.S. Other travel requirements are outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including pre-departure testing for COVID-19. In addition, beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine must complete a medical attestation within 90 days of arriving that […] Read more

What Must a Sponsor Provide for the Application?

Posted on July 13, 2022

A U.S. sponsor must initiate the “Uniting for Ukraine” application process by filing Form I-134 (Declaration of Financial Support) with USCIS and providing information about themselves and the Ukrainian they wish to sponsor. Sponsors will be vetted by the U.S. government to ensure that they are able to support the Ukrainian and help protect them from potential exploitation. Along with the application, the sponsor needs to submit an affidavit of support, financial documents confirming income, and a statement of assets. Sponsors must pass a security and background check. Each sponsor must demonstrate sufficient financial resources to “receive, maintain, and support” the Ukrainians they commit to support. Examples of the types of support for beneficiaries that supporters should keep in mind when considering their ability to meet this commitment include: Receiving the beneficiary upon arrival in the United States and transporting them to initial housing; Ensuring that the beneficiary has safe and appropriate housing for the duration of the parole and initial basic necessities; As appropriate, assisting the beneficiary in completing necessary paperwork such as that related to employment authorization, social security card, and for services for which they may be eligible; Ensuring that the beneficiary’s health care and medical needs are met for the duration of the parole; and As appropriate, assisting the beneficiary with accessing education, learning English, securing […] Read more

How Can a Person or Organization in the U.S. Sign Up to Sponsor a Ukrainian Beneficiary Who Is Not A Personal Contact?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Individuals and organizations who are interested in sponsoring Ukrainian beneficiaries but do not have specific persons in mind may sign up on the Welcome Connect sponsorship platform at Welcome.US, found here: https://welcomeus.service-now.com/sponsor?id=welcome_user_registration&sys_id=a70b036347f3c110f967ca5c346d43be. This platform matches interested sponsors with potential Ukrainian beneficiaries. Read more

Can a U.S. Organization Sponsor a Ukrainian Beneficiary?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Yes, a Non-governmental Organization (NGO) may sign up to be a sponsor for one or more Ukrainian beneficiaries. If an organization or other entity is providing financial or other services to the named individual for the purpose of facilitating support, this information should be provided as part of the evidence submitted with Form I-134 Affidavit of Support, and this information will be taken into account in determining the supporter’s ability to support the named beneficiary. However, Form I-134 Affidavit of Support requires an individual to sign the form; organizations may not serve as the named supporter on a Form I-134. Read more

Can More than One Person in the U.S. Sponsor a Ukrainian Beneficiary?

Posted on July 13, 2022

Yes, multiple supporters may join together to have the financial ability to support one or more Ukrainian beneficiaries. In this case, a primary supporter should file a Form I-134 Affidavit of Support and include in the filing supplementary evidence demonstrating the identity of, and resources to be provided by, the additional supporters and attach a statement explaining the intention for shared responsibility. These supporters’ ability to support Ukrainian beneficiaries will be assessed collectively. Read more

Who Is Eligible to be a U.S. Sponsor for a Ukrainian Beneficiary?

Posted on July 13, 2022

An individual who holds lawful status in the United States or is a parolee or recipient of deferred action or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) is eligible to apply to sponsor a Ukrainian beneficiary. Examples of individuals who may be eligible sponsors include: U.S. citizens and nationals; Lawful permanent residents, lawful temporary residents, and conditional permanent residents; Nonimmigrants in lawful status (that is, who maintain the nonimmigrant status and have not violated any of the terms or conditions of the nonimmigrant status); Asylees, refugees, and parolees; TPS holders; and Beneficiaries of deferred action (including DACA) or Deferred Enforced Departure. Read more

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