TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Mar 24, 2022

Lawyers at firms from across the country are preparing to help Ukrainians living in the U.S. obtain temporary deportation relief and work permits, Reuters reports. The volunteer effort is organized by law firm Kirkland & Ellis and the non-profit Lawyers for Good Government. Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration earlier this month said Ukrainians in the U.S. would be able to apply for Temporary Protected Status, allowing them to stay in the country. An estimated 75,000 Ukrainians will be available for the program and while they can apply on their own, a lawyer can help them navigate the process and advise on other immigration relief that may be available. The number of volunteer attorneys had swelled to 1,958 from 76 law firms and 38 companies as of yesterday.