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The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America – Western New York Branch (UCCA-WNY) will be coordinating our refugee relief efforts. UCCA-WNY includes Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse

UCCA-WNY is working with the UCCA in Washington DC, New York City and Chicago to deliver correct, timely and consistent information.  We are also working with the Ukrainian American Bar Association (Ukrainian Lawyers) and the US State Department.

ESL classes: https://www.upskill.org/learn-english 

You can open a financial account at the credit federal credit union at the new pro building 562 Genesee St. in Buffalo without a Social Security number please call 716-847-6655 or go to their website

To apply for your family member to come to USA, you'll have to fill out I-134 form online at Declaration of Financial Support | USCIS, create account here and fill it up

Instructions how to fill it up and what documents you'll need find out at this link I-134, Declaration of Financial Support (uscis.gov)

Humanitarian Parolees are eligible for Medicaid, Food Stamps and Cash Assistance.

You can contact UCCA-WNY contact for Refugee Relief Mark Houghton at (716) 990-5943 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The UCCA-WNY office is at 207 Military Road Buffalo, NY 14207. Next door to the UACC. Or you can call Ms. Kaamalal Robinson at Jewish Family Services with contact information shown below.

Kaamalal Robinson, Refugee Services Manager, Jewish Family Services of Western New York, 70 Barker Street, Buffalo, New York 14209. Tel:  716.883.1914 ext. 367, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.jfswny.org

If want to host refugees or displaced people from Ukraine, please fill out an Application Form and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

President Biden to Announce Uniting for Ukraine, a New Streamlined Process to Welcome Ukrainians Fleeing Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

If you want to Volunteer, or have a general question, please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Immigration Attorneys:

Rochester
Shestopalko Law Firm, (585) 506-7356, https://shestopalkolaw.com

Buffalo
Berger, Berger & Sobieski Law Firm, (716) 634-6500, www.USAvisa.net

More links:

https://ucca.org/

https://www.uscis.gov/ukraine

https://www.dhs.gov/ukraine

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/ukrainian-assistance-resources

https://www.ny.gov/new-york-state-stands-ukraine-resources-ukrainians-and-how-new-yorkers-can-help

https://www.refugees.novaukraine.org/

https://ukraine.welcome.us/wrd2022?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-frylZfM-AIV3BXUAR3bWA_3EAAYAyAAEgLzYvD_BwE

https://www.ukrainetakeshelter.com/

https://www.weho.org/services/social-services/resources-for-ukrainian-refugees

https://www.host4ukraine.com/

Social services Buffalo

https://www3.erie.gov/socialservices/

https://www.211wny.org/provider/6472/

https://jfswny.org/

Articles:

US-Mexico Border Instructions for Ukrainians by Murtha Cullina Attorneys

Visa Options for Ukrainians April 2022 by Murtha Cullina Attorneys

Will Buffalo see a Ukrainian refugee influx? Not for a while - Jerry Zremski, Buffalo News, 3/22/22

International Resources for Ukraine Refugees

NY City Immigrant Resources in Ukrainian language

NY State Budget provides more aid to refugees in Buffalo 11April2022

Ukraine Refugee Update 11March2022 from the United Nations

USA Temporary Protected Status TPS