The following is a list of links we’ve gathered providing useful information for Ukrainians seeking immigration information for the US and other countries. We will try and update periodically as we receive additional links.
Resources and Information for Ukrainian Immigration
General information –
Students in US – https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/immigration-resources-ukraine
Legal Assistance – https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/rule_of_law/ukraine-response/volunteer-response/, www.aila.org
Refugee processing information – www.hias.org
Ukrainian American Bar Association – https://www.uaba.org/
US agencies
Special Refugee Commitment for 100,000 Ukrainians – https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/24/biden-announce-us-will-accept-ukrainian-refugees/
Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians in the US – https://www.aila.org/infonet/dhs-designates-ukraine-for-tps-for-18-months
Greg Siskind’s free TPS screening app – https://gsiskind.app.law/ukraine-tps-eligibilty
USCIS special accommodations for Ukrainians (late filings, expedites, etc.) – https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/immigration-help-available-to-those-affected-by-special-situations-including-the-invasion-of-ukraine
State Department Announcements –
Local Filing of Form I-130 Petitions Filed by U.S. Citizens on Behalf of Afghan, Ethiopian, and Ukrainian Immediate Relatives Fleeing Conflict (allows for expedited processing of immigrant visas for immediate relatives – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/local-fling-of-form-I-130-petitions-filed-by-u-s-citizens-on-behalf-of-afghan-ethiopian-and-ukrainian-immediate-relatives-fleeing-conflict.html
Information for Nationals of Ukraine (general information on special procedures for nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, adoptions, Covid, humanitarian parole and refugee processing including transferring cases from Kyiv and consulates accepting Ukrainian cases) – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/information-for-nationals-of-Ukraine.html
Announcement of Processing Posts for Visa Applicants from Ukraine (announcement that Ukrainian DV and K-1 cases are being transferred and handled at Frankfurt unless an applicant requests another post) – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/announcement-of-processing-posts-for-visa-applicants-from-Ukraine.html
Announcement of ending of visa services in Kyiv – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/status-of-consular-services-in-kyiv.html
Special State Department Announcements Regarding Adoptions of Ukrainian Children – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/Intercountry-Adoption-News.html
Ukraine – Fact Sheet: How You Can Help – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/Intercountry-Adoption-News/ukraine—fact-sheet–how-you-can-help.html
Warsaw consulate information for Ukrainians – https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f61f286e-ad73-3d53-8d3a-8e3939f33eabhttps://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:f61f286e-ad73-3d53-8d3a-8e3939f33eab
Customs and Border Protection
Seeking admission at Mexican border – https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2022/03/16/humanitarian-parole-u-s-lets-ukrainians-fleeing-war-into-united-states-from-tijuana/
United Nations High Commission on Refugees – https://www.unhcr.org/ua/en
Information for refugees in Poland – https://help.unhcr.org/poland/?utm_campaign=ukraine_help
Information for refugees in Hungary – https://help.unhcr.org/hungary/?utm_campaign=ukraine_help
Information for refugees in Romania – https://help.unhcr.org/romania/?utm_campaign=ukraine_help
Information for refugees in Slovakia – https://help.unhcr.org/slovakia/?utm_campaign=ukraine_help
Information for refugees in the Czech Republic – https://help.unhcr.org/czech/
Information for refugees in Germany – https://help.unhcr.org/germany/information-on-ukraine/
Information for refugees in other countries – https://help.unhcr.org/?utm_campaign=ukraine_help
Other resources
International Bar Association webinar on how different countries are approaching the refugee crisis (Greg Siskind was a panelist) – https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2211
Canadian announcement on Ukrainian refugee program – https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/03/canada-to-welcome-those-fleeing-the-war-in-ukraine.html