On Feb. 27, 2024, USCIS announced a re-parole application process for certain Ukrainians and their immediate family members who were paroled into the United States via the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) parole process on or after Feb. 11, 2022. The announcement came as expiration dates for those initial parole periods approach and now provides a clear process for Ukrainian parolees to continue to their lawful presence and employment authorization.

Eligibility for Re-Parole under this Process

• Applicants must demonstrate the following:
  • Ukrainian citizenship or immediate family member of a Ukrainian citizen who was paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022;
  • Continued urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit for issuance of a new period of parole;
  • That a favorable exercise of discretion is warranted;
  • Physical presence in the United States; and
  • Compliance with the conditions of initial parole.
• Applicants must also clear biographic and biometric background checks.

How to Request Re-Parole

• Applicants should request re-parole before the end of their initial parole period. USCIS recommends filing the application no later than 60 days before the last day of the initial parole period.
  • Re-parole requests must be filed on Form I-131 online or on paper by mail;
  • Include documentation to prove initial period of parole and identity;
  • Requests do not need to include Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, or Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, as a supporter is not required for re-parole. 
• Uniting for Ukraine parolees are required to attest to completion of all requirements in their USCIS online account as a condition of their parole. This includes:
  • An attestation that the applicant has completed vaccine requirements or is eligible for an exception to vaccine requirements for measles, polio, and the first dose of an FDA-approved or FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine or a WHO-Emergency use listed (EUL) COVID-19 vaccine; and
  • An attestation that the applicant received a medical screening for tuberculosis, including an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test, within 90 days of arrival.

Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

• If USCIS approves the application for re-parole, the beneficiary may then apply separately for a new EAD. Form I-765 should not be filed until after re-parole has been approved. USCIS may deny an I-765 filed before re-parole is granted, and associated fees would not be refunded.
• Once re-parole has been approved and while the new EAD remains pending, the following individuals may use their new I-94 as proof of identity and employment authorization for up to 90 days from the date they are hired (or for reverification of employment eligibility when the initial EAD expires):
  • Granted re-parole as a certain Ukrainian citizen or an immediate family member;
  • Have a most recent date of entry on or before Sept. 30, 2023; and
  • Have a new I-94 with “UHP” listed as class of admission.
• Within 90 days, the employee must present an unexpired EAD or unrestricted Social Security card and a List B identity document, such as a state-issued driver’s license or identification card to meet the Form I-9 requirements.

CLINIC has updated our FAQ on Immigration Relief for Ukrainians, which includes information about Temporary Protected Status, U4U, and the re-parole process.