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Hi there -- check out the information under Travel Authorizations: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/uniting-for-ukraine/frequently-asked-questions-about-uniting-for-ukraine#:~:text=Can I request an extension,extension of their travel authorization. It outlines instructions for a one time extension.

Maybe try to think about it this way -- if you paid the fee, it's likely (not guaranteed) the beneficiary will receive their work authorization a couple weeks faster than if you applied for the waiver, which is time they could start working and earning money.

Every beneficiary needs an international passport. I supported a family with a 20 month old and an 11 year old. Both had passports. If your beneficiary is outside of Ukraine already, the parent can contact the nearest UA embassy to get a passport for the child

One of the Ukrainian children in the family I sponsored was also in this situation - there were no issues. While it unfortunately seems like every airport varies, they did not need need to provide proof of vaccination upon departure or arrival. They were prepared to explain that the child would receive the first dose in the US, which is what they committed to in the attestation. Good luck!

I don't have experience with this situation -- but the I-94 granting HP will not change, so it could still be used to prove dates of parole. This is what CBP says about expiring passports and the validity of visas: "If a U.S. visa has been issued on a passport that has expired, you should carry both your new passport and the expired passport containing your valid visa. There is no need to re-apply for a new visa unless the visa term has itself expired." https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-905?language=en_US

FYI, LOT has discounted fares for adults (-10%) and children (-30%) -- but must call the airline.

^this requirement was lifted 3 weeks ago. International travelers to the US should be vaccinated. The Ukrainians I am supporting were not asked for any documentation in Europe (departed from Prague) or at the US port of entry.

Negative covid test results aren't required anymore. The Ukrainians I am supporting traveled without tests. No one asked them for anything covid-related.

Hi! They should check their USCIS accounts. Approved Travel Authorizations will appear there. They should download and print the Travel Authorizations to show the airline when boarding + at the US port of entry.

Just sharing an update -- The beneficiaries I sponsored (family of 4) arrived in the US yesterday (point of entry: SLC) and they couldn't have had a better experience -- their biometrics were taken, but no additional questions or prolonged waiting. They were were prepared for a much more involved experience, but grateful it was short and uncomplicated. There were 2 others arriving at the same time via the U4U program, so very few beneficiaries being processed at the same time. Simply FYI.

A supporter/sponsor does not have to be an immediate family member for Uniting for Ukraine. The beneficiaries I am supporting are my friends, not immediate family members. In my circumstance, they were approved in 1 day and will be traveling this week.

Was about to share the same -- thanks!

A beneficiary needs a passport -- if you know a Ukrainian who only has a Ukrainian ID, have them apply for a passport. If they are outside Ukraine, they should contact the nearest Ukrainian embassy.

I completed on behalf of the beneficiaries (beneficiaries were on WhatsApp). I was traveling and submitted one from outside the US and the rest from inside the US. They were approved same day & Travel Authorizations were issued. I don't think the system "cares"/captures IP. Even if IP is captured somewhere, there doesn't seem to be an impact.

What they are eligible for will depend on your state. It seems as though there are states where Parolees are eligible to apply for some benefits (food stamps, WIC, Medicaid/CHIP) or may be eligible for a Marketplace plan. Perhaps check with your state agency or check with a local NGO/community organization that handles refugee resettlement (e.g., IRC, HIAS, Catholic Community Services -- if you have any of these where you live).

For TB tests -- wish we knew if they could bring negative results from Ukraine. My plan is to take the beneficiaries to a local health department clinic, where TB screenings are done for $20 (unless I find out whether they can be done for free). They are routinely done at this clinic for newly arrived immigrants, refugees, and international students. I would contact your local health department and/or a local NGO that handles medical screenings for refugee arrivals/resettled refugees. If you identify yourself as the sponsor of an arriving Parolee, they should hopefully have some useful info.

Take it with a grain of salt -- a sponsor on FB told me that he filed Form I-912 (fee waiver) on behalf of the beneficiary and it was recently approved, but they haven't submitted the actual I-765 yet. Paper forms, not online. Ukrainian parolees apply using code (c)(11) as the basis for their application/fee waiver. That's all I "know" so far! Beneficiaries arrive in about 2 weeks. We'll be submitting ASAP.

Hi -- have you filled the paper forms? Just wondering how the I-765 process is playing out for everyone. I understand that it's the paper form, with a fee waiver.

Is there anyone who can share their beneficiary's experience at the POE? I've read that beneficiaries can be with CBP for hours... can anyone confirm? Thanks

When you go to the attestation, there should be an option to edit the information at the top (click on edit). Hope that helps.

Hi there -- we are also discussing this issue in this thread: If the beneficiary you are supporting is outside Ukraine, they should contact the nearest Ukrainian embassy to try and get a Ukrainian passport for travel.

This is tricky. Generally, "refugee passports" are official travel documents for travel between a refugee's home country and the host country where they applied for asylum/where they applied for refugee status or the country where they are being resettled. The "refugee passport"/refugee travel document would be issued by the host/resettlement country (for example, Germany). Depending on which host/resettlement country issued the "refugee passport"/refugee travel document, the refugee would only be able to travel between a few countries. The U.S. issues its own travel documents for refugees and may not accept a refugee passport/refugee travel document issued by another host/resettlement country. I know that's probably not a very helpful response. I wonder if it would be possible for the beneficiaries you are supporting to consult another Ukrainian embassy?

If the beneficiaries you are supporting do not have biometric passports for international travel, they should probably go to the nearest Ukrainian embassy. The passports can be issued there. The beneficiaries I am sponsoring just received new Ukrainian passports for each member of their family from the Ukrainian embassy in the EU country where they are currently displaced.

No -- I mean the Beneficiary Assets. The Beneficiary has their own assets. Perhaps I will just leave this portion blank?

Hi there -- Am currently completing the I-134 for a friend and their family. I tried to scan the thread here quickly, but haven't yet seen an answer to my question. Regarding proof of Beneficiary Assets -- I attempted to upload evidence of assets (e.g., property) which are in both English and Ukrainian. The system returned the following error: "Only English characters accepted." Has anyone else encountered this? If so, is there a work around?