Additional Questions about Immigration to the U.S.

It is always advisable to get advice from a licensed attorney in the U.S. who regularly practices immigration law before starting any visa or immigration application.

The U.S. government does not offer any benefits or financial assistance to individuals who are here on a B1/B2 tourist/visitor visa. This visa is not designed for those seeking permanent residence or who are entering the U.S. for humanitarian reasons. It is possible that some municipalities have resources available for U.S. residents who meet certain criteria such as poverty or having minor-aged children. Certain private or non-profit organizations may offer individuals assistance with food, shelter, or necessities during their visit to the U.S. Here is a partial list of organizations and community groups helping displaced Ukrainians in the U.S.: Chicago: https://t.me/chicagohelpukrainians  Florida: https://t.me/florida_dopomoga  New York City: https://t.me/ukraniansinnewyork  Seattle: https://t.me/ukrainianseattle  New Jersey: https://t.me/USAwithUA  Connecticut: https://t.me/cthelpukrainians  Minnesota: https://t.me/helpukrainianinmn  Miami: https://t.me/helpforukrainianinmiami  Catholic Charities: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/  HIAS Resettlement Partners: https://www.hias.org/what/resettlement-partners  Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services: https://www.lirs.org/assistance-for-refugees-and-siv-applicants/  Nova Ukraine Resources: https://www.refugees.novaukraine.org/  Temporary Lodging – I Can Help Host: https://icanhelp.host/  Temporary Lodging – Ukraine Take Shelter: https://www.ukrainetakeshelter.com  Temporary Lodging – Airbnb: https://novaukraine.org/airbnb/ 

A Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) for individuals fleeing Ukraine has been established. More details can be found on this official government page: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/cuaet.html  For comprehensive information about immigration  for those affected by the situation in Ukraine, please see these other official government resources:   https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures.html   https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/02/additional-immigration-support-for-those-affected-by-the-situation-in-ukraine.html 

Please see this website for resources about immigration into Europe: http://stage.ukrainetaskforce.org/public-resources-europe/.