Interested in Immigrating to the US from Ukraine?

Those Americans who have full or partial ancestry from Ukraine are often called Ukrainian Americans. There are about 1,009,874 Americans who identify as being somewhat Ukrainian. This makes up about .31% of the American population. Although individual Ukrainians had previously traveled to the United States, the first large wave arrived in the late 1800s, coinciding with the industrialization of the United States.

Ukrainian immigrants have helped shape many industries in America such as farming, railroad construction, factory working, textiles, government, politics, teaching, and religion.

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Ukraine Community in the US

There are several US communities with high percentages of people with Ukrainian ancestry.

  • New York City Metropolitan Area
  • Rust Belt (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois)
  • Midwest (Minnesota, North Dakota)
  • Greater Los Angeles Area
  • Alaska
  • Washington
  • Maryland
  • Florida
  • Virginia
  • Texas
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • North Carolina
  • Georgia

Immigration Process

To become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, one must obtain a Green Card . Most immigrants will do so through employment , through family sponsorship , or by being an immediate relative of a US citizen, the latter being most common among Ukraine immigrants.

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Worker Programs

Oftentimes, immigrants to the United States come in search of economic opportunity. The most likely way to obtain a Green Card is through employment in the US. Immigrant work visas include the EB-1 and EB-2 visas, and imply receipt of a Green Card soon after entry. Non-immigrant work visas are temporary, and include the H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1, and TN. If an immigrant comes to the US under a non-immigrant work visa and wishes to become a permanent resident, they may change their classification and apply for an immigrant work visa while in the states. Speaking to an immigration professional is also helpful in determining eligibility, as well as which visa is right for each individual.

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Family Sponsorship

Many immigrants who obtain lawful permanent residence in the US do so as immediate relatives of US citizens or are eligible for other family-based preferences. Each of these visas, Immediate Relative and Family Preference, provide for unique application processes, so it is important to determine which one is most suitable for each individual's case. Speaking to an immigration professional may be helpful in determining one's eligibility.

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Study Permits

The US has the largest population of international students in the world. There are more than 1 million students choosing the United States to broaden their educational experience. If you are coming from a foreign country and wish to enter the US to attend a school then you will be required to have an F visa. The F1 visa covers University or college, high school, private elementary school, seminary, conservatory, or another academic instituion.

Useful Resources for Ukraine Immigrants in the US

  • Ukrainian American Association: UACA is the first organization of Ukrainian-American citizens in Philadelphia.  Members love their Ukrainian heritage and enjoy sharing the traditional Ukrainian customs.

  • American Association for Ukraine Studies: a registered non-profit educational organization founded in 1989 and dedicated to furthering knowledge about Ukraine, popularizing Ukrainian studies, providing career-building resources to its members, and making the intellectual resources of the organization available to the media and general public.

  • U.S. – Ukraine Foundation: The US-Ukraine Foundation supports the people of Ukraine in their quest for freedom, democracy, a free-market economy, and human rights.

  • Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA): a non-profit, non-partisan community-based organization that has represented the interests of Ukrainians in the United States since 1940.

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Getting started is easy. Use our eligibility assessment form or call us today at +1.647.792.3035 to speak to one of our U.S. immigration professionals.