Beneficiaries paroled into the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program will have 90 days to attest to their compliance with the medical screening and vaccination requirements. Previously, Uniting for Ukraine beneficiaries had 14 days to complete the medical screening and attestation upon arrival in the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension on July 13, with the change to go into effect immediately.
The attestation is a condition of parole and must be completed in the beneficiary’s USCIS online account. Beneficiaries are responsible for arranging their vaccinations and medical screening for tuberculosis, including an IGRA blood test.
Background
On Thursday, April 21, President Biden announced Uniting for Ukraine, a streamlined process for Ukrainian citizens and others displaced by the war in Ukraine to apply for humanitarian parole in the United States.
- To be eligible, Ukrainians must have been residents in Ukraine as of February 11, 2022, have a sponsor in the United States, complete vaccinations and other public health requirements, and pass rigorous biometric and biographic screening, vetting, and security checks.
- Approved Ukrainians will be authorized to travel to the United States and be considered for parole, on a case-by-case basis, for up to two years.
- Once paroled through this process, Ukrainians will be eligible for work authorization.