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.
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)
The UCCA-WNY contact for Refugee Relief is Mr. Mark Houghton; telephone (716) 990-5943; 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.
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.
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
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