Parole for Ukrainians: Uniting for Ukraine, Re-Parole and Your Options

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Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) allowed Ukrainians outside the United States to enter on humanitarian parole if a supporter in the United States agreed to help them. Parole is temporary permission to be in the United States. It is not a visa or a green card. We help U4U parolees and their sponsors in all 50 states.

Current status

USCIS stopped accepting new U4U supporter applications in early 2025 as part of a broader review of parole programs, and new applications from abroad remain uncertain.
People already paroled generally keep their parole until its end date, and USCIS has continued to process related requests for people already in the country, such as work permits, with delays reported.
Parole programs and their rules can change quickly, so we confirm the current position before advising you.

What U4U parole gives you

Permission to live in the United States for the period granted, usually two years at first.
A path to a work permit in the parole category.
The ability to apply for other benefits and protections while you are here.

Re-parole

Parole ends on the date shown on your record. If you want to remain, you generally must ask for re-parole before it ends. Re-parole is discretionary and not automatic, and filing too early or too late can cause problems. Some Ukrainians have waited months, and some have received shorter periods than requested. We confirm the current procedure and the filing window at your consultation.

Work permits

Parolees can apply for a work permit in the parole category, and a timely renewal can extend a work permit for a period while the renewal is pending, under USCIS rules. File renewals early and keep proof of filing.

Why parole alone may not be enough

Because parole is temporary and discretionary, many Ukrainians combine it with a longer-term plan:

TPS for Ukraine, which is a separate, parallel protection.
Asylum, which generally has a one-year filing deadline with limited exceptions.
A family-based green card for those with a qualifying relative.
Employment-based options, such as an H-1B, O-1 or green card through work.

For supporters

Supporters generally had financial and other responsibilities when they filed. If you are a supporter and have questions about your role or the end of the parolee’s status, we can review the situation.

Can I travel outside the United States on parole?

Leaving can end parole unless you have travel permission approved in advance. Talk to us before you travel.

Can my family member still come on U4U?

New applications have been paused, so we review other options, such as a visa, a family petition or another humanitarian route.

Do I lose parole if I apply for asylum?

No. Applying for asylum does not end parole, and it can create a longer-term basis to stay.

How we work with clients nationwide

We represent clients in all 50 states because immigration law is federal. Every client receives access to our secure client portal, where you can message our firm 24/7, upload documents and follow your case from anywhere. The Law Office of Elena Vlady, PLLC is based in Austin, Texas. We also serve Russian and Ukrainian speakers.

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This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. TPS and parole programs change quickly and are the subject of court cases, so the status described here may have changed since the date shown. We confirm current status with USCIS before advising you. Status summarized as of November 12, 2026.