Answers to the questions Ukrainians in the US ask most
TPS, parole, work permits, case expedites, visas, green cards, ICE and documents: 375 answers in one place. Plain language, with dates and links to official sources. We update it as soon as the rules change.
What do you need?
U4U Re-Parole
I-131, fees $580 + $1,050, evidence, fee waiver, wait times, children
- What are U4U and re-parole in simple words?
- Is re-parole still being granted to Ukrainians, or is the program closed?
- Which is better: re-parole or TPS? Can I have both?
TPS for Ukrainians
After 10/19/2026: protection and work authorization continue, automatic extension, EAD, what to do
- Was TPS for Ukrainians extended after October 19, 2026?
- What is the automatic TPS extension by law, and why do people say April 19, 2027?
- What happened on October 19, and is it like El Salvador?
Work Permit (EAD)
C11, A12, C19, C08: how to file I-765, fees from 10/16, and what to do without an EAD
- What do categories C11, A12, C19, and C08 on a work permit mean?
- Does it make sense to apply for a TPS EAD if I already have or have applied for a parole EAD?
- Does a child need a work permit?
ICE: Your Rights and Safety
What to do if ICE stops you, which documents to carry, how to find a detained person
- What is ICE, and how is it different from the police?
- Can ICE detain me if my case (re-parole, TPS, green card) is pending?
- Are Ukrainians with U4U parole or TPS being deported?
Expediting your case
USCIS criteria, letter and evidence, Contact Center, congressman, mandamus
- What is an expedite request, and does it really work?
- What reasons (criteria) does USCIS accept for an expedite?
- Can I speed up my application just because I need a work permit?
From parole or TPS to a green card
Marriage, relatives, EB-3/NIW, asylum, lottery, the May 2026 memo
- How do I get a green card from U4U?
- Can I change status inside the U.S. from parole (adjustment of status)?
- Does TPS give me the right to a green card?
Political asylum (I-589)
Grounds, 1-year deadline, fees, EAD (c)(8), risks – information only
- Can Ukrainians get political asylum in the U.S.?
- What are the grounds for asylum?
- What is affirmative and defensive asylum?
Green Card Lottery (DV)
DV-2027 after the court ruling, passport, $1 fee, photo, what to do after winning
- Will there be a 2027 Green Card lottery, and when is registration?
- Why has DV-2027 still not opened – was the lottery canceled?
- When will DV-2028 happen, and how is it different from DV-2027?
How to Fill Out the DV Form
The Green Card lottery form field by field: passport, photos, family, education
- What do I need to prepare before filling out the green card lottery form?
- Where do I officially submit a Green Card lottery entry?
- Can I fill out the form without an international passport?
Green Card Photo
600×600 and 240 KB requirements, how to take it on a phone, kids, common mistakes
- What are the Green Card photo requirements in 2026?
- What is the Green Card lottery photo size in pixels and kilobytes?
- Can I wear glasses in the lottery photo?
DV-2027 and DV-2028: dates
When green card lottery registration opens, the court schedule, results
- When will DV-2027 green card lottery registration open?
- Why wasn’t the DV-2027 lottery held in fall 2025?
- How long will DV-2027 registration last, and will there be time to issue visas?
Family: I-130, marriage, K-1
Marriage to a citizen, parents, spouses, wait times, I-864
- How can I bring my husband or wife from Ukraine if I am on parole or TPS?
- How do I bring my parents to the U.S.?
- How do I bring my brother or sister?
B1/B2 Tourist Visa
DS-160, where to interview, fees, 214(b) refusal, I-94
- Do Ukrainians need a visa for the U.S., or is there visa-free travel?
- How much does a U.S. visa cost for Ukrainians in 2026?
- For how many years is a B1/B2 visa issued to Ukrainians?
How much a US visa costs
B1/B2, F-1, K-1, H-1B fees, SEVIS, extra costs and how not to overpay
- How much do I pay for a B1/B2 visa and where?
- Do I get my money back if refused?
- How much does a visa cost for a family with children?
DS-160 form step by step
What to enter in each section, photo, social media, common mistakes
- Where do I fill out the DS-160?
- What is the Application ID?
- I found a mistake after submitting. What now?
US visa interview
23 consul questions with sample answers, 214(b) and 221(g)
- What is the purpose of your trip?
- Do you have relatives in the US?
- What language is the interview in?
Documents: SSN, license, I-94
SSN, driver’s license and REAL ID, CDL, I-94, change of address, what to carry
- How do I get an SSN with parole or TPS?
- My SSN card says “Valid for work only with DHS authorization.” What does this mean for work?
- How do I replace a lost SSN card or change the name on it?
Benefits, insurance and taxes
Medicaid and SNAP after OBBBA, ACA 2027, public charge, taxes and credits
- What benefits are still available to Ukrainians with parole or TPS in 2026?
- Will I keep my SNAP (food stamps)?
- Can my U.S. citizen children get Medicaid and SNAP?
Leaving the US and Coming Back
Parole, TPS, advance parole I-131, travel to Ukraine, risks at the border
- Can I leave the US on U4U and come back?
- What happens if I leave the US without advance parole?
- Can I travel to Ukraine and come back to the US?
Advance parole for Ukrainians
I-131 for advance parole, $630 + $1,050, I-512L or I-512T, travel to Ukraine
- What is advance parole and why do Ukrainians need it?
- How much does advance parole cost in 2026?
- I have both parole and TPS. Which do I choose: I-512L or I-512T?
Work Visas and a Green Card Through Employment
EB-3, PERM, NIW, H-1B, H-2B, O-1, E-2, L-1 and finding a sponsor
- US work visa for Ukrainians: how much does it cost and how do I get one?
- Can I get a work visa with U4U parole or TPS without leaving the US?
- How do I find an employer who will sponsor me?
US Citizenship (N-400)
Who can apply, 5 or 3 years, $760/$710 fee, 2025 test, dual citizenship
- How do I get US citizenship: what are the timelines and requirements?
- I am on U4U parole or TPS. When can I become a citizen?
- When can I file the N-400: can I file early?
Studying and the F-1 Visa
I-20, SEVIS $350, visa interview, working on F-1, OPT, college for kids
- Can I move to the US through studying or language courses (F-1)?
- How much do a student visa and studying in the US cost?
- Are there age limits for the F-1 visa?
Life in the USA: First Steps
Bank, credit history, renting, car, healthcare, school, English
- How do I open a bank account without an SSN?
- What is an ITIN and do I need one if I have an SSN?
- How do I build credit history from scratch?
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