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Pavlo Shumskyi

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Specializes in international migration issues – registration of documents in Ukraine and abroad (Hungary, Romania, China, Türkiye, Israel, etc.) for citizens of Ukraine and foreigners.

Obtain permanent residence in the USA

Q: Can I obtain permanent residency if I am currently in the USA under the temporary Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program?

The humanitarian U4U program itself does not automatically lead to a Green Card. However, while legally present in the US, you have the right to change your status. This is possible if you acquire appropriate legal grounds — for example, marriage to a US citizen or having an American employer-sponsor.

For many Ukrainians, the United States of America remains the standard of democracy, economic stability, and personal security.

Especially now, when the issue of finding a safe place for a comfortable life, business, and development has become extremely acute.

If your ultimate goal is full-fledged US citizenship for Ukrainians, it is important to clearly understand: the first, non-alternative, and most important step on this path is the need to obtain permanent residency in the USA.

Globally, this document is better known as the Green Card.

Processing this status is not just a routine paper formality. It is an extremely complex, multi-stage legal procedure that requires impeccable knowledge of American immigration law and the correct strategy.

The law company “Prykhodko and Partners” offers professional and comprehensive support at every stage of your legalization. We know how to properly prepare your case to minimize the risks of refusal and speed up the relocation process.

What is a Green Card and what advantages does it offer Ukrainians?

Permanent Resident Card is the basic official document that fully confirms your immigrant resident status.

It allows you to: legally live, study, and freely work in any US state without the need for special permits or additional work visas.

In addition, you automatically gain the unique opportunity to cross the border without hindrance, use beneficial social programs, high-quality medical insurance, and favorable credit lines on the same level as native Americans.

However, the main advantage lies elsewhere: after 3-5 years of legal and continuous residence in the status of a permanent resident, you gain the legal right to apply for naturalization, which means becoming a full US citizen.

The main and proven paths: How to obtain permanent residency in the USA?

Safe and legal immigration to the USA from Ukraine is possible through several legal means.

Choosing the optimal and fastest strategy directly depends on your professional education, work experience, availability of close relatives in the States, and current financial capabilities.

Immigration through Employment (Employment-Based Visas). This effective path is ideal for highly qualified specialists, scientists, marketers, experienced IT professionals, and top managers of international companies. Work programs are divided into several subcategories (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). Obtaining the popular EB-2 or EB-3 visa usually requires an American employer who will act as your sponsor and prove to the Department of Labor that no suitable US citizen could be found for this position. However, the EB-1 category (for extraordinary individuals) or the special EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) program allows for self-petitioning without strict ties to an employer.
Family Reunification (Family-Sponsored Immigration). If your closest relatives (parents, unmarried children, spouses, biological brothers, or sisters) are already US citizens or residents, you have the right to the family immigration program. This legal procedure can be lengthy due to quotas for certain categories of kinship, but it historically remains one of the most reliable ways of legalization.
Business and Large Investments (EB-5 Program). A state investment program is available for successful entrepreneurs who have legal capital. Provided they invest in the US economy (the sum starts from $800,000 in targeted employment areas) and create at least ten new jobs, the investor and their family members receive permanent residency in the USA.
Political Asylum or Refugee Status. Ukrainians who have objectively suffered persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, or open political opinion may apply for asylum. It is important to understand that war itself is not a direct basis for obtaining asylum under US law, so the case must be individualized. After the petition is approved and a year of residence in the US, one can apply for a Green Card.

Why is preparing documents yourself an unjustified risk?

The state system of American migration law is deservedly considered one of the most confusing in the world.

It is strictly based on hundreds of precedents, thousands of subordinate acts, and strict bureaucratic rules.

Any minor inaccuracy in documents or an incorrectly chosen visa category can instantly lead to fatal consequences: refusal or even a lifelong ban on entering the States.

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That is why an experienced migration law lawyer in Kyiv from “Prykhodko and Partners” is your main guarantee of security.

Our qualified assistance in obtaining a residence permit in the USA includes:

A deep legal audit of your situation and the selection of the safest path to legalization in the USA.
Collection, correct translation, and notarization of the entire voluminous package of documents strictly in accordance with the current requirements of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Jeweler-precise completion of all necessary government forms and immigration petitions.
Powerful preparation for passing the stressful interview with a consul or migration service officer.
Full support of the Adjustment of Status process if you are already legally residing in the States.

We understand that the cost of a Green Card is always a serious investment in your future, so we work with maximum transparency and focus on results.

Take the first decisive step towards your new future today!

Fighting the rigid American bureaucracy on your own most often leads only to the irreversible loss of precious time, money, and nerves. Entrust your safe future to true professionals.

If you have finally decided and want a guaranteed way to obtain permanent residency in the USA, contact the law company “Prykhodko and Partners”.

Sign up for a detailed initial consultation via the form on our website or call us right now using the listed contacts.

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Are you currently in Ukraine?

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Do you have grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit in the USA?

Yes

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FAQ

How long does the entire Green Card application process really take?

The timelines vary drastically depending on the specific path chosen. For example, immigration through marriage to a citizen can take from 1 to 2 years.

Employment-based immigration (EB-2/EB-3 categories) can last from 2 to 4 years, while obtaining the prestigious extraordinary ability visa (EB-1) sometimes requires only a few months with the use of Premium Processing.

Can I obtain permanent residency if I am currently in the USA under the temporary Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program?

The humanitarian U4U program itself does not automatically lead to a Green Card. However, while legally present in the US, you have the right to change your status.

This is possible if you acquire appropriate legal grounds — for example, marriage to a US citizen or having an American employer-sponsor.

Is it safe to leave the United States while waiting for a final decision from USCIS?

If you have already applied for Adjustment of Status within the country, any travel abroad without obtaining a special travel document (Advance Parole) will automatically lead to the cancellation of your application.

We always help clients obtain this critically important permit before traveling.

Is it mandatory to take an English language exam to obtain US permanent residency?

Directly for the Green Card application itself, taking an English exam is not required.

Confident knowledge of the language will definitely be necessary for you much later — at the final stage of passing the state exam to obtain a US citizen passport.

What should I do if I was previously denied a tourist visa? Will this affect obtaining a Green Card?

A standard denial of a non-immigrant visa due to insufficient proven ties to the home country usually does not in any way prevent the future acquisition of a Green Card.

However, if the previous denial was related to fraud (Article 212(a)(6)(C)(i)), it will definitely require additional complex legal procedures, such as submitting a special request for a waiver (Waiver).

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