FAQs for Ukrainians on U.S. Immigration Topics
A comprehensive source of verified information produced by immigration attorneys.
- Refugee Admission and Asylum Protection
- Humanitarian Parole and Uniting for Ukraine
- Border Crossing Procedures — the U.S. border is currently CLOSED
- 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)
- Overview of TPS for Ukrainians
- Information from USCIS
- Federal Register
- Free TPS Application Clinics for Ukrainians
- Free legal assistance for Ukrainian Citizens seeking TPS – a project of Lawyers for Good Government
- TPS Eligibility Basic Screening Questions
- TPS Required Documents for Filing – English
- TPS Documents Required for Filing – Ukrainian
- HIAS TPS Pro-Se Filing Toolkit
- Overview of TPS for Ukrainians Video from Attorney Iryna Mazur
- Summary of TPS in Ukrainian from Attorney Olga Khomyak
Uniting for Ukraine
- Uniting for Ukraine Step-by-Step Procedures for Sponsors
- 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
- 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
- USCIS Uniting for Ukraine page
- HIAS Uniting for Ukraine Toolkit
- UABA’s Uniting for Ukraine’s Summary and Instructions
- Office of Refugee Resettlement Fact Sheet on Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees
- Welcome.US Sponsorship FAQs
- Traveling while on Uniting for Ukraine
Services and Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian 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
- Resource Sheet in English
- Resource Link in Ukrainian
- Accepting Benefits and Cash Assistance while on Humanitarian Parole
- Obtaining a Non-Working Social Security Number (SSN)
- Employment Authorization and EADs for Humanitarian Parolees
Health, Safety, and Travel Guidelines
- Uniting for Ukraine Vaccination and Health Testing Requirements
- Information about Tuberculosis (TB) Testing – English
- Information about Tuberculosis Testing – Ukrainian
- Information about Covid-19 Vaccines – English
- Information about Covid-19 Vaccines – Ukrainian
- Avoiding Immigration Scams and Fraud
- Don’t Be a Victim of Human Trafficking – English
- Don’t Be a Victim of Human Trafficking – Ukrainian
- State Department Know Your Rights in the Workplace – English
- State Department Know Your Rights in the Workplace – Ukrainian
- Preparing for your Interview with Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- What to Know when Traveling with Minor Children (under 18 years old)
- Can a child enter the U.S. without an adult?
- What documents do you need to bring a child into the U.S.?
- What happens when an adult does not have proper documents for a child?
Other Topics and Resources
- U.S. Department of State Visa Appointment Wait Times
- Updated Help and Resources for Ukrainians in Europe
- LINU – Resources for People Displaced by the War in Ukraine and Seeking Safety in the United States
- Svitlo – Resources for Newcomers
- Welcome.US Resources 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)
Legal Updates
- Remaining in the United States after Uniting for Ukraine (U4U): Options for Humanitarian Parolees
- Male Parolees between 18 and 25 Years Old Must Register for the U.S. Selective Service System!
- Family-Based Adjustment of Status to Permanent Residence
- DHS Announces Extension of Humanitarian Parole for Ukrainians Paroled February-April 2022
- Uniting for Ukraine Vaccination and Testing Requirements
- Can Ukrainians Accept Public Benefits while on Humanitarian Parole?
- Know Your Rights with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians: Background and Requirements
- Traveling with Children through Uniting for Ukraine
- Options for Ukrainians with Expiring Humanitarian Parole