United for Ukraine (U4U) 2024 Program for Ukrainians: How to Get to the United States Quickly and Easily?
Many Ukrainians face difficulties when applying for the U4U program and obtaining a U.S. visa, in particular because of the multi-step process and the need to meet strict deadlines. Here's how to get the right to live, work, and receive financial support in the United States in a short time
The launch of the Unite for Ukraine (U4U) programme was announced in 2022. This programme allows Ukrainian citizens and their close relatives living outside the United States to come to this country for a specified period of time with the right to work.
However, participation in this programme is subject to the correct fulfilment of strict conditions.
Moreover, any inaccuracies in the application form, lack of the required certificate, or uncertain answers during the interview with a consular representative may result in a visa or programme denial.
Everything Ukrainians need to know about the rules for entering and living in the United States, as well as useful tips to help them apply for the U4U programme, can be found here.
The conditions for participation in the United for Ukraine (U4U) programme in 2024 and how a Ukrainian can get to the United States by fulfilling all the requirements correctly are described in the article below.
U4U programme for Ukrainians: emigration to the USA
United for Ukraine is a programme introduced by the US government to support Ukrainians who have suffered from military operations in their homeland.
This initiative allows them to legally reside, receive medical care and study, work and even open bank accounts in the United States for 2 years.
In addition, a person who has been granted permission to move to the United States under the U4U programme is allowed to bring his or her immediate family (spouse or children under the age of 21) to the country.
To become a participant in the programme, you need to have a sponsor in the United States - a person who is willing to provide financial support for the duration of the Ukrainian's stay in the United States.
At present, finding a sponsor and obtaining a permit is a rather complicated process, in particular due to the high demand among Ukrainian citizens. And often, the first stage alone, namely finding a sponsor, can take several months.
U4U programme: conditions in 2024
Ukrainians who meet the following requirements are eligible to move to the United States of America:
● stay in Ukraine on 11 February 2022 and later;
● residing outside the United States of America at the time of application;
● have a valid passport.
How to become a U4U sponsor?
A person who legally resides in the United States and is willing to assume financial responsibility and provide housing for a Ukrainian who wishes to move to the United States can become a sponsor under the U4U programme.
We described in more detail who can be a sponsor, under what conditions, and what responsibilities such a person has in our previous article.
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What documents are required to participate in the U4U programme for Ukrainians?
In order to participate in the United for Ukraine (U4U) programme in 2024 and qualify for successful emigration to the United States, you must provide the following documents:
● a passport;
● information about your place of residence;
● proof of marital status;
● information on vaccinations.
How a Ukrainian can get to the US easily and quickly: obtaining an entry permit through the U4U programme
The Unite for Ukraine (U4U) programme is a bit complicated to apply for on your own, especially for those who have no experience in emigration matters.
However, from now on, you can entrust this complex process to specialists, because VIsit Ukraine lawyers provide turnkey assistance in applying for the programme and take care of all the stages: from collecting to submitting and receiving documents.
Legal support of Visit Ukraine lawyers for participation in the U4U 2024 programme: what is included in the service?
● applying for a sponsor who meets all the current criteria under the U4U programme;
● applying for a humanitarian password;
● filling out the I-134 form;
● collecting documents;
● creating personal profiles on the USCIS website;
● аnalysing the sponsor's documents and optimising them;
● confirmation of the beneficiary's biographical data;
● оbtaining an entry permit to the United States;
● informing about crossing the US border and obtaining a humanitarian password.
At the same time, the client will have an unlimited number of consultations, as he or she will be assigned a lawyer who will be in touch 24/7.
Another important advantage of the turnkey service is the timing - the application process with the possibility of arriving in the United States will take up to 5 weeks.
VIsit Ukraine lawyers provide qualified assistance at all stages of the procedure for obtaining a non-immigrant visa to the United States for Ukrainian citizens and help reduce the risk of refusal when applying to the American consulate.
Remember. Legal support is important not only to facilitate the process of obtaining a permit, but also to avoid financial losses and fraud.
You canorder a turnkeyservice for obtaining a permit to enter the United States under the Uniting For Ukraine (U4U) programme here.
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