On July 7, 2023 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the posting of Federal Register notices to implement family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. 
Family Reunification Parole Overview
FRP processes allow certain vetted beneficiaries of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to be temporarily paroled into the United States on a case-by-case basis. These processes are part of comprehensive measures announced in April by DHS and the Department of State to further reduce dangerous, irregular, migration across the Western Hemisphere, expand lawful pathways, and facilitate safe, humane, processing of migrants.
U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident petitioners with an approved Form I-130 who receive an invitation from the Department of State can file Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, to initiate the process for the principal beneficiary of the Form I-130, and their derivative family members, to be considered for advance authorization to travel and parole into the United States.
Additional information on updates to the FRP processes for Cuba and Haiti is coming soon.
What You Need to Know
Under these new processes, certain Form I-130 beneficiaries can be considered for parole on a discretionary, case-by-case, and temporary basis after demonstrating urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, as well as demonstrating that the beneficiary warrants a favorable exercise of discretion.
Beneficiaries under these processes will generally be paroled into the United States for up to three years and are eligible to apply for employment authorization for the duration of their parole period.
Certain U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident petitioners with an approved Form I-130 must receive an invitation from the Department of State’s National Visa Center to participate in these processes before filing a Form I-134A on behalf of a beneficiary. Invitations have not yet been issued.
More Information
For additional information on FRP, please visit the Family Reunification Parole Processes webpage. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
For more information on the criteria for participating in the FRP processes, see the Federal Register notices for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Новая программа “Единство для Украины” или Uniting for Ukraine открылась 25 апреля 2022. По этой программе граждане Украины и их ближайшие родственники (даже не граждане Украины), находящиеся за пределами США, могут получить ВРЕМЕННОЕ НА 2 ГОДА РАЗРЕШЕНИЕ приехать в США и временно остаться в США в течение 2-х лет на условиях гуманитарного ПАРОЛЯ.

Каждому приезжающему нужен спонсор по условиям этой программы.

Спонсор не обязательно должен быть родственником. Спонсор может быть и гражданином США, и постоянным жителем, и студентом, и на статусе TPS и т.п. Главное иметь достаточно средств для того чтобы спонсировать приглашенных украинцев.

Если вы хотите стать спонсором, вам нужно (1) создать свой аккаунт онлайн, и (2) заполнить форму I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, онлайн с детальным описанием и документацией подтверждающими вашу личность и финансовое состояние.
Эта форма I-134 - является только первым шагом в процессе пароля. Эта форма - 13 страниц, очень подробная, требующая детальной финансовой информации обоих спонсора и украинского беженца.
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/uniting-for-ukraine

Правила и квалификция в программу достаточно детальные:
-- Гражданин Украины (или его ближайший член семьи без украинского гражданства), который находится за пределами США.
-- Ближайшие члены семьи это: Супруга или супруг партнера-граданина Украины, гражданский супруг или супруга и их неженатые дети в возрасте до 21 года.
--Если ребенку нет 18 лет, он должен путешествовать с одним из родителей или опекуном,
--Проживать в Украине непосредственно перед вторжением России (до 11 февраля 2022 года) и уехать в результате вторжения;
--Иметь гражданство Украины и ДЕЙСТВУЮЩИЙ украинский ПАСПОРТ (РЕБЕНОК МОЖЕТ БЫТЬ ВПИСАН в паспорт родителя или ИМЕТЬ СВОЙ ПАСПОРТ и путешествоаать с родителем);
--Или являться ближайшими родственниками гражданина Украины, попадающего под условия программы “Единство во имя Украины”;
--Иметь действительный украинский паспорт (это важно - без паспорта не будет возможности приехать в США по этой программе);
--Иметь спонсора (поручителя), подавшего форму I-134, которая была проверена и подтверждена USCIS;
--Пройти проверку фактов биографии, нет судимостей, и сдать биометрику;
--Иметь все необходимые прививки.
--Дети в возрасте до 18 лет должны ехать в США под опекой родителей или опекунов;
--Опекун должен заполнить и подать форму I-134 в USCIS и пройти проверку со стороны правительства США для защиты от эксплуатации и злоупотреблений, а также доказать, что он финансово состоятелен.
--Дети, путешествующие без родителей или законных опекунов, не имеют права на "пароль" в соответствии с программой “Единство для Украины”. По прибытии в пункт въезда в США ребенок, путешествующий без родителей или законных опекунов, может быть передан под опеку государства, а зетем в суд. Лучше не отправлять детей без родителей или опекунов.

Если спонсор одобрен USCIS, то украинская сторона получит емейл, подтверждающий это, и приглашение зарегистрироваться на официальном сайте my.uscis.gov.
После этого, украинская сторона предоставит свою информацию онлайн.

Если их заявление утвердят, то вы проверите свой аккаунт онлайн и увидите это подтверждение в своем онлайн аккаунте. Там будут все детали. По последней информации от USCIS DHS, визу получать не нужно будет в посольстве, а разрешение на въезд будет получено в вашем личном аккаунте.

РАЗРЕШЕНИЕ НА ВЪЕЗД В США ДЕЙСТВИТЕЛЬНО ТОЛЬКО В ТЕЧЕНИЕ 90 ДНЕЙ.
Вы должны сами покупать билеты и приезжать в США за свой счет или с помощью спонсора.
КОГДА ВЫ ВЪЕДЕТЕ в США ВАМ МОГУТ ДАТЬ МАКСИМАЛЬНЫЙ СРОК ПРЕБЫВАНИЯ ДО 2-х ЛЕТ.
КОГДА ВЫ ПРИЕДЕТЕ В США, ВЫ БУДЕТЕ ИМЕТЬ ПРАВО ПОДАТЬ ЗАЯВЛЕНИЕ НА РАЗРЕШЕНИЕ НА РАБОТУ, И НА КАРТОЧКУ СОЦИАЛЬНОГО СТРАХОВАНИЯ. ЭТО ПЛАТНОЕ ЗАЯВЛЕНИЕ I-765, И ЗАНИМАЕТ НЕСКОЛЬКО МЕСЯЦЕВ.
СПОНСОР ИЛИ ПОРУЧИТЕЛЬ ОБЯЗУЕТСЯ СОДЕРЖАТЬ ПРИГЛАШЕННОГО С УКРАИНЫ.
ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВО США НИКАКИХ ФИНАНСОВЫХ ОБЯЗАТЕЛЬСТ ПО ОТНОШЕНИЮ К БЕЖЕНЦАМ С УКРАИНЫ НЕ БЕРЕТ НА СЕБЯ. По сути, это не программа для беженцев. Спонсоры берут на себя всю поддержку. После истечения временного периода пребывания 2 года, не существует (по крайней мере, пока) пути для получиния грин карты или вида на жительство в США.

Step 1: Financial Support

Individuals participating in Uniting for Ukraine must have financial support in the United States. A U.S.-based supporter will file a Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, with USCIS through the online myUSCIS web portal to initiate the Uniting for Ukraine process.
The supporter will then be vetted by the U.S. government to protect against exploitation and abuse, and ensure that they are able to financially support the individual whom they agree to support. Financial supporters must be verified and found eligible by the U.S. government before the Ukrainian beneficiary moves forward in the process.

Step 2: Submit Biographic

Information in myUSCISOnce a supporter has demonstrated sufficient financial support and is approved, the Ukrainian beneficiary will receive an email from USCIS on how to create an account with myUSCIS and instructions on next steps. The Ukrainian beneficiary will be required to confirm their biographic information in myUSCIS and attest to completing all eligibility requirements.

Step 3: Complete Vaccination Requirements

As part of confirming eligibility requirements in their myUSCIS account, individuals who seek authorization to travel to the United States via the Uniting for Ukraine process will need to confirm prior vaccination against measles, polio, and COVID-19. If not previously vaccinated, individuals will need to receive a first dose of required vaccines prior to obtaining travel authorization to come to the United States.

Step 4: Approval to Travel to the United States

After completing requirements, Ukrainians will receive a notice to their myUSCIS account confirming whether they are authorized to travel to the United States to seek parole. If approved, this authorization is valid for 90 days and Ukrainians are responsible to secure their own travel via air to the United States. Ukrainian citizens will need to meet other CDC travel requirements, including pre-departure testing for COVID-19.

Step 5: Seeking Parole at the Port of Entry

Upon their arrival at a port of entry, each individual will be inspected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and considered for parole for a period of up to two years, and may have conditions placed on their parole. All individuals two years of age or older will need to complete a medical screening for tuberculosis, including an IGRA test, within two weeks of arrival to the United States.
As part of the Uniting for Ukraine process, Ukrainians will undergo additional screening and vetting, to include biometric vetting. Anyone determined to pose a national security or public safety threat will be referred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Ukrainians who present at U.S. land ports of entry without a valid visa or without pre-authorization to travel to the United States through Uniting for Ukraine may be denied entry and referred to apply through this program.

Step 6: Approved for Parole

If granted parole pursuant to this process, individuals will generally be paroled into the United States for a period of up to two years and are eligible to apply for employment authorization. Individuals may request authorization to work by filing a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, with USCIS.


After the supporter files the Form I-134 with USCIS, we will review the form and supporting evidence to ensure that the supporter has sufficient financial resources to support the Ukrainian beneficiary for the duration of the parole period and conduct background checks on the supporter. We will determine whether the Form I-134 is sufficient, and we may request additional evidence to make our determination. If approved, Ukrainian beneficiaries will receive an email from USCIS with instructions on how to set up an account with myUSCIS and other next steps. Individuals should check their emails including spam and junk folders for important messages from USCIS.
If the Form I-134 is Sufficient
If we confirm the Form I-134 is sufficient, the Ukrainian beneficiary will receive an email from USCIS with instructions on how to set up an account with myUSCIS and other next steps. The Ukrainian beneficiary will be required to confirm their biographic information on myUSCIS and attest to completion of all requirements including:
An attestation to certify understanding of the family relationship requirements for children under 18 for Uniting for Ukraine.
An attestation that you have completed vaccine requirements or are eligible for an exception to vaccine requirements for Measles, Polio, and the first dose of an FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or a WHO-Emergency use listed (EUL) COVID-19 vaccine.
Upon arrival to the United States, the beneficiary will need to attest to receiving a medical screening for tuberculosis, including an Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA) test, within 14 days.
More information on vaccine requirements can be found on the preview of the vaccine attestation page.
If the Form I-134 is Insufficient
If we are unable to confirm the Form I-134 is sufficient, that decision is final. The Ukrainian beneficiary will receive an email from USCIS notifying them that the Form I-134 filed on their behalf was determined to be insufficient. The Ukrainian beneficiary will not be considered for parole under Uniting for Ukraine based on the insufficient Form I-134. However, the supporter may file a new Form I-134 on behalf of the same or another Ukrainian beneficiary, or a different supporter may file a Form I-134 on behalf of the beneficiary
Authorization to travel to the United States
Once the Ukrainian beneficiary has confirmed their biographic information and attested to completing all other requirements, their case will be further processed. Ukrainians will receive an email instructing them to check their myUSCIS account for the result of their authorization to travel. If the individual has been authorized to travel to the United States to seek parole pursuant to the Uniting for Ukraine process, they will be responsible to arrange and fund their own travel. This authorization is valid for a period of 90 days.

As of 04/26/2022:USCIS is only accepting online filing of Form I-134 by individuals agreeing to financially support Ukrainians and their immediate family members as part of Uniting for Ukraine program (not for any other programs or applications).You (sponsor or supporter) must be located in the United States to file form I-134 online.

Ukrainians seeking parole through Uniting for Ukraine may not file form I-134 on their own behalf.

Note: The Attorney Account does not support online filing of the I-134 at this time.

Если вам нужна консультация и помощь иммиграционного адвоката, пишите по адресу attorney@law-visa-usa.com or visit our website www.law-visa-usa.com

Question: Can a US citizen who lives abroad obtain a green card for his brother and father who are living abroad?

Answer: Yes, a U.S. citizen son can petition for his father’s Green Card. The process normally takes a year/year and a half.

A U.S. citizen brother can petition for his brother’s Green Card as well. The process for most countries normally takes about 15 years. It could be longer for people born in some countries (Mexico and Philippines).

​You can start the immigration process even now during COVID-19 pandemic because the USCIS Service Centers are still open.

However, in order to complete the immigration process, a U.S. citizen petitioner will have to move back to USA or prove that he has immediate plans to relocate back to USA. It is also important to show that a U.S. citizen petitioner filed his tax returns with IRS, which would be required at the last stage in the immigration process for the Affidavit of Support.