On March 3, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a duration of 18 months as a result of the Russian invasion.1
Furthermore, the U.S. Department of State announced that the U.S. Mission to Ukraine has suspended its visa services and has directed Ukrainians to the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany for immigrant visas (IV); the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland for adoption cases, and A & G diplomatic and official visas; and any U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where the Ukrainian applicant is physically located for nonimmigrant visas (NIV).2 Those affected by the invasion of Ukraine and other extreme situations may be able to avail themselves of certain immigration relief through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).3