On April 21, 2022, the White House announced a
new phase in its pledge to admit 100,000 Ukrainians
displaced by the ongoing war. This new program, officially
named Uniting for Ukraine, is stated to include a
streamlined process for humanitarian parole. Generally
speaking, humanitarian parole allows eligible individuals admission
to the United States for up to two years as well as work
authorization.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas stated in response that, “We are proud to
deliver on President Biden's commitment to welcome 100,000
Ukrainians and others fleeing Russian aggression to the United
States.” Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also added that,
“We will help deliver on the President's commitment to
welcome 100,000 Ukrainian citizens and others forced to flee their
homes in Ukraine, and our partnership with the Department of
Homeland Security will help us fulfill that commitment.”
