Biden administration extends protected status for Ukrainians in US

Washington shields Ukrainians from deportation for another 18 months in extension of Temporary Protected Status. Washington, DC – The United States has announced that Ukrainians in the country on a temporary basis can remain for another 18 months, extending what’s known as Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine. “Russia’s ongoing military invasion of Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis requires that the United States continue to offer safety and protection to Ukrainians who may not be able to return to their country,” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement. “We will continue to offer our support to Ukrainian nationals through this temporary form of humanitarian relief.” Russia’s ongoing military invasion of Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis requires that the United States continue to offer safety and protection to Ukrainians who may not be able to return to their country. “This invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis, with significant numbers of individuals fleeing and damage to civilian infrastructure that has left many without electricity or access to medical services.” TPS allows the US to offer protection to people who cannot return to their home countries due to armed conflict, natural disasters and other “extraordinary” conditions.