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Navigating Parole, TPS, and Access to Public Benefits for Ukrainians in California

Ukrainian newcomers face complex challenges in maintaining lawful status, accessing benefits, authorized work, and pursuing education in the United States.

This webinar will provide service providers, advocates, and community members with a comprehensive overview of current policies affecting Ukrainians under UHP parole, re-parole, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

The session is in English.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will gain clarity on:

  • Eligibility for assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, cash aid, housing support, and FAFSA

  • Re-parole application and Employment Authorization document

  • Educational opportunities for parolees and TPS holders in California

  • Practical guidance on navigating driver’s license renewals, pending work authorization, tax obligations, and family preparedness in case of detention

Featured Speaker

Vera Serova

Vera provides pro bono services to Ukrainian refugees resettling in the United States, working with USCIS and leading appeals that secure public benefits and in-state tuition. Her work with Nova Ukraine’s Refugee Support Project has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and The New Voice of Ukraine. She received her J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 2019.

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