Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3104

Bipartisan House Bill Offers Permanent Residency Path to Thousands of Ukrainians in the U.S.

Ukrainian Adjustment Act of 2025

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

This bill creates a path for Ukrainian citizens living in the U.S. to apply for green cards to become permanent residents. It applies to those who were given temporary permission to enter the country (known as parole) any time after February 20, 2014.
To qualify, individuals must pass background checks and security interviews similar to those required for refugees. The bill also covers their immediate family members, including spouses, children, and the parents or caregivers of children who arrived alone.
The government would be prohibited from charging any fees for these green card applications or work permits. While an application is being reviewed, the person cannot be deported and is considered to be in the country legally.
There is a time limit to apply. Most eligible people would have one year to start their application once the new rules are officially set. If they do not apply within that window, they may lose their ability to extend their temporary stay in the U.S.
The bill includes special protections for spouses or children who have experienced domestic violence, allowing them to apply for permanent residency even if their relationship with the main applicant has ended.

ImmigrationCivil Rights

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Apr 30, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 30, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within 180 days of enactment

DHS issues interim guidance for how to apply

Eligible Ukrainians would learn the application process and could begin submitting applications for green cards and work permits — all at no cost.

Within 1 year of enactment

Final guidance published and 1-year application clock starts

Once final rules are set (within 1 year of enactment), eligible Ukrainians have 1 year to submit their applications or risk losing their parole status and their chance to adjust.