FAQs for Ukrainians on U.S. Immigration Topics
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- Refugee Admission and Asylum Protection
- Humanitarian Parole and Uniting for Ukraine
- Temporary Protected Status
- Non-Immigrant Visas
- Immigrant Visas and Permanent Residence in the U.S.
- Additional Questions about Immigration to the U.S.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- TPS for Ukrainians – Overview and Updates
- Note: TPS Applications by U4U Humanitarian Parolees Are Paused!
- An Overview of TPS by the American Immigration Council
- Information from USCIS
- Federal Register Notice
- Free TPS and EAD Application Clinics for Ukrainians
- Free legal assistance for Ukrainian Citizens seeking TPS – a project of Lawyers for Good Government
- TPS Eligibility Basic Screening Questions – English
- Documents Needed for Initial TPS Application – English
- Documents Needed for Initial TPS Application – Ukrainian
- Documents Needed for Initial TPS Application – Russian
- Sample TPS Re-Registration Cover Letter for Ukrainians
- HIAS TPS Pro-Se Filing Toolkit – English
- HIAS TPS Pro-Se Filing Toolkit – Ukrainian
- HIAS TPS Pro-Se Filing Toolkit – Russian
- Webinar on TPS Extension and Redesignation for Ukraine – English and Ukrainian
- Webinar on TPS Re-Registration for Ukrainians to Extend TPS Status
- Filing a Late TPS Re-Registration Application
- Traveling Outside of the U.S. on Humanitarian Parole or TPS
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) and Humanitarian Parole
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Overview and Information
- Note: The Uniting for Ukraine Program Has Been Suspended!
- USCIS Uniting for Ukraine page
- USCIS Frequently Asked Questions about Uniting for Ukraine
- USCIS Uniting for Ukraine Flyer – English
- USCIS Uniting for Ukraine Flyer – Ukrainian
- USCIS Uniting for Ukraine Flyer – Russian
- HIAS Uniting for Ukraine Toolkit
- UABA’s Uniting for Ukraine’s Summary and Instructions
- Welcome.US Sponsorship FAQs
- Uniting for Ukraine Flyer – American Immigration Lawyers Association
- U4U Covid Vaccination and Tuberculosis Testing Requirements (see also links below under “Health, Safety, and Travel Guidelines”)
- Important Instructions for Children and Non-Ukrainian Citizen Beneficiaries
- Minor Children Can Now Come through U4U to Re-Unite with U.S.-Based Parent or Guardian
- Contacting USCIS After Filing Form I-134, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Application Procedures
- Note: The Uniting for Ukraine Program Has Been Suspended!
- Uniting for Ukraine Procedures for Sponsors
- Questions to Expect in the Online Form I-134A Sponsor Application
- Filling Out Form I-134A for Sponsors
- Understanding the Form I-134A Question on Why the Beneficiary Should Be Granted Parole
- Uniting for Ukraine Step-by-Step Procedures for Beneficiaries – English
- Uniting for Ukraine Step-by-Step Procedures for Beneficiaries – Ukrainian
- Uniting for Ukraine Step-by-Step Procedures for Beneficiaries – Russian
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Travel and and Pre-Arrival:
- Preparing for your Interview with Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Extending Uniting for Ukraine Travel Authorization Beyond 90 Days
- Traveling through Ireland, Canada, or other CBP Preclearance Sites Abroad
- Instructions for Adding Children and Non-Ukrainian Citizens to U4U Travel Group
- What to Know when Traveling with Minor Children (under 18 years old)
- Traveling Outside of the U.S. on Humanitarian Parole or TPS
- New Travel Warnings and Limited Consular Services for Ukrainian Males in the U.S.
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Post-Arrival:
- 10 Steps for Uniting for Ukraine Beneficiaries After Arriving in the United States – English
- 10 Steps for Uniting for Ukraine Beneficiaries After Arriving in the United States – Ukrainian
- 10 Steps for Uniting for Ukraine Beneficiaries After Arriving in the United States – Russian
- U4U Covid Vaccination and Tuberculosis Testing Requirements (see also links below under “Health, Safety, and Travel Guidelines”)
- Male Parolees Ages 18-25 Must Register for the Selective Service System
- Did You Move? Update Your Address with USCIS
- New Travel Warnings and Limited Consular Services for Ukrainian Males in the U.S.
- Applying for Re-Parole — Eligibility and Procedures for Ukrainians
- Remaining in the United States After U4U Parole
- Family-Based Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence
- Employment-Based Adjustment to Permanent Residence
- Applying for Asylum in the United States
- USCIS Pauses Applications for TPS, Asylum, Adjustment, and Work Permits Filed by Parolees
Benefits and Social Assistance for Ukrainian Parolees
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) has put together a list of resources for federal benefits and services that may be available for Ukrainians who have been granted humanitarian parole.
- Resettlement Resources for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees
- Office of Refugee Resettlement Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees – English
- Office of Refugee Resettlement Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees – Ukrainian
- Office of Refugee Resettlement Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees – Russian
- Updated Guidance from ORR on Ukrainian Parolee Eligibility – May 7, 2024
- Accepting Benefits and Cash Assistance while on Humanitarian Parole
- Obtaining a Non-Working Social Security Number (SSN)
- Employment Authorization and EADs for Humanitarian Parolees
- International Rescue Committee’s Virtual Resettlement Line Page for New Arrivals
- What to Know About Medicaid
- A Guide to Applying for Low Cost Health Insurance in the United States – English
- A Guide to Applying for Low Cost Health Insurance in the United States – Ukrainian
- A Guide to Applying for Low Cost Health Insurance in the United States – Russian
Health and Safety Resources
Health Requirements and Services for Parolees
- Article on Uniting for Ukraine Vaccination and Health Testing Requirements (also accessible in Ukrainian and Russian)
- Resource Website – Health Services and Requirements for Ukrainian Newcomers
- Resources for Ukrainians on Covid Testing and Vaccines – National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants
- Resources for Ukrainian Parolees on Tuberculosis Testing – Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Flyer – Health Summary and Legal Requirements for U4U Parolees – English
- Flyer – Health Summary and Legal Requirements for U4U Parolees – Ukrainian
- Flyer – Health Summary and Legal Requirements for U4U Parolees – Russian
- Information about Tuberculosis (TB) Testing – English
- Information about Tuberculosis (TB) Testing – Ukrainian
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Summary – Ukrainian and English
- Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Requirements and Where to Get Screened – Ukrainian and English
- Information about Covid-19 Vaccines – English
- Information about Covid-19 Vaccines – Ukrainian
Safety and Security
- Avoiding Immigration Scams and Fraud
- Know Your Rights with Immigration and Customs Enforcement – English
- Know Your Rights with Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Ukrainian
- Know Your Rights with Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Russian
- Preparing Child Custody, Legal Matters, and Finances in Case of an Immigration Emergency
- Don’t Be a Victim of Human Trafficking – English
- Don’t Be a Victim of Human Trafficking – Ukrainian
- National Human Trafficking Hotline
Employee Rights
Other Topics and Resources
- Welcome.US Resources for Ukrainian Newcomers
- LINU – Resources for People Displaced by the War in Ukraine and Seeking Safety in the United States
- Svitlo – Resources for Newcomers
- Settle In for Ukrainians Page – Information on Resettlement and Life in the U.S.
- International Rescue Committee’s Virtual Resettlement Line Page for Recent Arrivals
- International Rescue Committee’s Virtual Resettlement Line Summary Flyer – English and Ukrainian
- U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Wait Times
- Updated Help and Resources for Ukrainians in Europe
Legal Updates
- Filing a Late TPS Re-Registration Application: What to Do if You Missed the March 18th Deadline
- Can U4U Humanitarian Parolees Apply for Employment-Based Permanent Residence (Green Cards)?
- USCIS Pauses Applications for TPS, Asylum, Adjustment, EADs, and Other Immigration Benefits for Parolees
- USCIS Officially Pauses Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) Applications and Ukrainian Re-Parole until Further Notice
- Know Your Rights with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Is Extended for Eligible Ukrainians Who Arrived by August 2023
- Rights, Travel Precautions, and Consular Services for U.S.-Ukrainian Dual Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Congress Renews Resettlement Benefits for Ukrainian Parolees
- Humanitarian Parole vs. Temporary Protected Status (TPS): What Is the Difference, and Can You Have Both?
- USCIS Announces that Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply Online for Re-Parole