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Temporary Guest Status for Ukrainians in USA: Work and Protection

This act introduces a temporary guest status for Ukrainians who arrived in the USA under the "Uniting for Ukraine" program. This status allows these individuals to work legally in the United States. The status will remain valid until hostilities in Ukraine cease and safe return for civilians is possible.
Key points
Individuals who arrived in the USA under the "Uniting for Ukraine" program will receive temporary guest status.
This status grants authorization for legal employment in the USA.
The status will expire 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ceased and safe return is possible.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_696
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_696.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals who arrived in the USA under the "Uniting for Ukraine" program will receive temporary guest status.
  • This status grants authorization for legal employment in the USA.
  • The status will expire 120 days after the Secretary of State determines that hostilities in Ukraine have ceased and safe return is possible.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Migration