Legal Support Ukraine
The Legal Information Network for Ukraine (LINU), a purely voluntary organization, provides information to people displaced by war in Ukraine seeking refuge in the United States. IOM has also compiled a list of helplines for people fleeing Ukraine. On this page you will find all the hotlines currently active in the region. IOM will update the website regularly. On April 21, President Biden announced a new streamlined process, Uniting for Ukraine, which allows people fleeing war to seek refuge in the United States with the help of a U.S. citizen or legal resident as a sponsor. Visit the Ukraine Visitor Centre in ukraine.welcome.us to become a welcome. The National Association of the Ukrainian Bar Association (UNBA) is implementing various initiatives to support lawyers affected by the conflict. Lawyers, law firms and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have formed a coalition that provides legal expertise and support to the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian NGOs, civil society organizations and the Government of Ukraine.
The immediate focus is on practical help for Ukrainians on the ground and on critical legal issues, such as immigration and preservation of evidence. The Voices of Children Foundation collects donations to help Ukrainian children affected by war. The foundation provides psychological support to help children overcome the consequences of armed conflict. Ukraine Advice Project UK provides legal assistance to people fleeing Ukraine. For advice, contact projectu@dlapiper.com. Immigration lawyers have set up a counselling service to provide free help and support to Ukrainians seeking refuge in Britain after the Russian invasion. UK visa support for Ukrainian nationals and their family members If you are a lawyer with relevant expertise (e.g. international criminal law) and need help, email contact@ukrainejusticealliance.com. The Ukrainian Legal Aid Database, a consortium of international law firms, lawyers and paralegals, is a resource for displaced Ukrainians to access pro bono legal services.
Lawyers wishing to provide pro bono support can fill out the registration form at this link. If you have any questions, please contact support@ukrainelegalaid.org. ECRE found that Ukrainians do not need a visa to enter Schengen countries; They are allowed to stay in Schengen countries for up to 90 days if they have legal documents. The Ukraine Justice Alliance, a UK-based coalition of legal service providers and NGOs, coordinates assistance to people fleeing Ukraine and entering the UK, more information can be found at this link. U. California Senator Alex Padilla pledged to coordinate support for Ukrainians. To receive humanitarian assistance from the Padilla office for yourself or your immediate family members, fill out this form. The Rights in Exile Information Programme for Legal Aid to Refugees compiled this directory of pro bono legal service providers for displaced Ukrainians. A consortium of international law firms, lawyers and paralegals has developed a database to connect international legal service providers to offer pro bono services to displaced Ukrainians. The Ukrainian Legal Aid Database is a free resource that does not belong to any government agency, organization or international body. This site provides resources for people fleeing Ukraine who need help, as well as for U.S.-based lawyers, advocates, and allies who want to support them.
Please note that the Centre for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS) is currently unable to provide direct assistance to people from Ukraine. We recommend that those seeking help check out the following links. In a letter to the Biden administration signed by 300+ legal aid organizations opposing access to Title 42 asylum, a guide was published that includes links to organizations in Ukraine that provide support to people in the country, emergency translation and interpretation, and information on border crossings. Register your presence in Ukraine with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Russia`s invasion of Ukraine raises many questions of international law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law. Since the invasion, such cases have been brought before the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights and are pending. The European Council on Refugees and Exiles has published a non-exhaustive factsheet documenting EU countries` reactions to the arrival of Ukrainian nationals. The factsheet contains entry and residence conditions, asylum procedures and reception conditions in most EU countries. The document is regularly updated as the situation evolves, the measures described in the factsheet may change. AILA Practice Pointer: VIN/IV options for Ukrainian citizens Call +380 44 490 3660 or +44 (0)1908 516666 and select the option “Consular Services for British Nationals” On April 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new notice to the Federal Register on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine. The notice contains information on the procedure for registering TPS under the designation of Ukraine. Earlier, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N.
Mayankas announced an 18-month TPS designation for Ukraine. The TPS registration process will begin on April 19, 2022 and all individuals who wish to apply for TPS must apply.
