Canada-Ukraine: Authorization for Emergency Travel and Work Authorization

The European Commission introduced a new online job search tool for Ukrainian nationals and other nationals who fled the war in Ukraine.

On 21 September 2022, the government of Russia introduced an executive order that aims to partially mobilize citizens of the Russian Federation.

The European Commission introduced guidelines to assist EU member states in implementing new changes for the handling of short-term visa applications from Russian nationals.

The European Council announced the full suspension of the Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia on 9 September 2022 .

On Nov. 21, 2022, USCIS updated the Ukraine humanitarian parole program for Ukrainians who are fleeing their country due to the ongoing armed conflict.

Russia suspended simplified procedures for the issuance of visas to nationals of the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the United States on 4 April 2022.

DHS is allowing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers to consider exempting certain Ukrainians from COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the CDC due the humanitarian crisis.

This article highlights a selection of immigration options for Russian nationals. Envoy continues to track authorization options worldwide for nationals departing Russia.

On 4 March 2022, the European Council outlined the individuals that will qualify for protections under the Temporary Protection Directive.

This article highlights a selection of immigration options for Ukrainian nationals. Additional information will be available as soon as possible.

Due to the crisis in Ukraine, governments across the globe have issued statements regarding the safety of their citizens in Ukraine and limited embassy and consular operations.

The U.S. State Department provided more details on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas processes for Ukrainian nationals impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.

Due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Envoy has created a list of potential locations and general considerations for employers who seek to establish new corporate entities in Europe.

DHS has announced that Ukraine has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on account of the Russian military invasion.

The EU invoked the Temporary Protection Directive on 3 March 2022 to provide safeguards for the rights of Ukrainian nationals and nationals staying short-term in Ukraine who are fleeing to the EU.

In response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, several governments in neighboring countries have paused the issuance of visas for Russian nationals and suspended entry for the time being.