Refugee Resources for Educators and Schools

Ukrainian Refugee Information

In February 2022, Russia launched a military invasion in Ukraine. Initially, most Ukrainian refugees fled to neighboring countries. While some Ukrainian refugees have sought resettlement in a third country, others have decided to stay close to home, waiting to return to Ukraine. There are two pathways to resettlement in the U.S.:

1. Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole. Ukrainians participating in Uniting for Ukraine must have a supporter in the United States who agrees to provide them with financial support for the duration of their stay in the United States.
   
   
2. The Lautenberg Program is a family reunification program that allows certain individuals legally residing in the United States to bring their family members to the U.S. through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM). To be referred to the United States for resettlement, a refugee must be outside their country and is unable or unwilling to return because of a well-founded fear of persecution. 

The following resources provide background and resources specifically related to Ukrainian refugees:

• Background: United for Ukraine, Ukrainian Backgrounder 
• For Educators: Immigrant Connections, The Invasion of Ukraine: Resources for Educators and Families | Colorín Colorado
• Courses: Schools – BRYCS