Ukrainians Exempted From Title 42; Permitted To Seek Asylum At U.S. Land Borders

Recognizing the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to consider exempting certain Ukrainians from COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so they may seek to pursue asylum in the U.S.  

Overview 

DHS has authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to consider exempting Ukrainians from Title 42 restrictions based on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Title 42: The Public Health and Welfare of the U.S. Code (USC), is the  legal authority  that allows the CDC to regulate the admission of immigrants, refugees, asylees, and parolees into the U.S. based on medical reasons. Ukrainian nationals who seek entry into the U.S. at land border ports may be granted an exception to Title 42 on a case-by-case basis. Non-citizens who are arriving from Ukraine and who hold a valid Ukrainian passport or other