Bill > S696

This bill establishes a new temporary immigration status called "Ukrainian guest status" for individuals who were paroled into the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program, which was launched on April 21, 2022, in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The bill provides these eligible aliens with legal admission to the United States and work authorization for the duration of their status. The Ukrainian guest status will automatically expire 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ceased and civilians can safely return. The status can be revoked by the Secretary of Homeland Security if the individual is found to pose certain security risks, such as being involved in terrorist activities or having committed serious criminal offenses. The bill defines key terms by referencing existing immigration laws and specifically focuses on providing temporary protection and work rights for Ukrainians displaced by the ongoing conflict, offering a humanitarian response to the war's impact on civilian populations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/696/all-info