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Al Jazeera Staff

Biden administration extends protected status for Ukrainians in US

The US first issued Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians in March 2022, days after Russia launched an all-out invasion of their country [File: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters]

Washington, DC – The United States has announced that Ukrainians in the country on a temporary basis can remain for another 18 months, extending what’s known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine.

The decision by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday shields those who qualify for TPS from deportation and opens the door for Ukrainians to apply for work permits.

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