STATUS OF REFUGEE OR PERSON IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL PROTECTION

The war waged against Ukraine by the Russian Federation forced many people to seek refuge in other countries, as they lost their homes in their cities or felt anxious due to the constant threat of rocket attacks. That is why the issue of refugee status or additional protection has become important for Ukrainians. It is worth noting that in such matters you need to focus on the international legislation that has been ratified by the country to which you plan to arrive. And the internal legislation of such a state is no less important.

What to look for when you seek protection from war in another country?

When you go to another country to seek refuge there, you should focus not only on the laws, but also on the by-laws, because each country itself regulates issues related to migration. Therefore, it is important to understand which legal norms apply to you and to follow their updates. For example, Poland has accepted the largest number of our compatriots to date. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, this state has established certain norms that are relevant in order not to lose additional protection from the state. For example, it was not possible to leave the country for more than 30 days. Over time, these norms were transformed and supplemented.

Similarly, many of our fellow citizens had questions about which status is better to request from the receiving state - a refugee or a person in need of additional protection. The fact is that each of these statuses provides different conditions in the country where a person went. For example, additional protection provides more opportunities in the context of freedom of movement across other states and employment. Therefore, if you are going to another country, we recommend that you learn all aspects of Ukrainian and local legislation regarding such cases.

Our company employs lawyers who regularly deal with requests related to migration law. Especially since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, when these issues became significantly more relevant. Therefore, you can get quality advice and help.

How Ukraine accepts refugees?

Our state also never stood aside from the problems of those people who were in trouble in their countries. Thus, back in 2002, Ukraine joined the UN Convention of 1951 and the Protocol of 1967. In addition, we have the Law "On Refugees and Persons in Need of Additional or Temporary Protection". Our state provides protection to those foreigners and persons of citizenship who seek it on our territory.

First of all, this applies to those citizens who face danger in the states where they live and have well-founded fears of being persecuted on the basis of race, nationality, religious beliefs, citizenship or citizenship, or belonging to one or another social group.

If you or your loved ones are faced with such problems, our specialists have good experience in legal support of such requests and help you obtain protection in Ukraine, confirmed by the relevant status.