Following the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States Department of Homeland Security announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians to apply for, thus preventing the deportation of those who are in American territory and allowing them to obtain a permit to work and reside.
Individuals eligible for TPS under this designation must have resided continuously in the United States before March 1, 2022. Individuals who entered after this date will not be eligible, and the designation will be for 18 months.
Furthermore, according to the Migration Policy Institute, it is estimated that there are approximately 30,000 Ukrainian citizens in the U.S. with temporary visas or without legal status who could qualify for TPS.
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