The U.S. is launching “Uniting for Ukraine,” a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including the opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants. FOX13
War in Ukraine continues with Russian troops attacking cities across the country. LiveNOW from FOX checks in with journalist Mark Savchuk in Kyiv, Ukriane on the latest updates.The U.S. on Monday will begin a streamlined process to welcome Ukrainian refugees, including an opportunity for Americans to sponsor those applicants as well. , called "Uniting for Ukraine.
"We are proud to deliver on President Biden’s commitment to welcome 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russian aggression to the United States," Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas said in a statement posted on the department’s website. "DHS will continue to provide relief to the Ukrainian people, while supporting our European allies who have shouldered so much as the result of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Those who gain approval will be able to travel to the U.S. on a case-by-case basis for a period of up to two years. They will also be eligible for work authorization. FILE - A woman in a wheelchair waits for her evacuation to Dnipro city in the Pokrovsk train station. Many civilians from Donbass area are evacuated to safe places in Ukraine after their villages on the frontline of Donbass were constantly shelled byAlso starting on April 25, U.S.-based individuals can apply to sponsor Ukrainians citizens, provided they declare their financial support and pass security background checks.
Farther south, Hungary has emerged as a major transit point for Ukrainian refugees. Out of more than 465,000 who arrived, some 16,400 have applied for protected status, meaning they want to stay.
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