Publication date: 21.04.2025
My name is Tarasyuk Karolina, I am a financier from the USA. The key areas of law in which I work are corporate finance, I am an expert in family finance and I specialize in consultations on filling out immigration forms in the USA (Immigration Assistance Provider).
Background: A married couple contacted me in 2022 after receiving permission to enter the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. They wished to reunite with their adult daughter, who remained in Ukraine. The situation was complicated by the fact that they had no experience submitting forms to USCIS and didn’t know where to begin.
Problem:
Need for legal support in family reunification under the U4U humanitarian program.
The clients needed assistance with properly completing the necessary documents, identifying the legal basis for their daughter's participation in the program, preparing for background checks, and obtaining permission for her to enter the U.S.
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) is a humanitarian parole program that allows Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members to temporarily enter the United States for humanitarian reasons for up to two years.
Solution (with legal assistance):
- Legal analysis: I assessed the eligibility of the daughter for the U4U program, including the possibility of her parents acting as financial sponsors.
- Client consultation: I provided a detailed consultation on the program’s requirements, how to properly complete Form I-134A, and the sponsor’s obligations.
- Document preparation: I completed and submitted the I-134A form, reviewed the proof of family relationship, medical records, and the daughter's personal documentation.
Client actions (with my legal guidance):
- Providing information: The clients submitted all necessary documentation to support the application.
- Active cooperation: They followed my instructions regarding the next steps: completing biometric appointments and preparing for the application for a work permit (EAD) after arrival.
Actions taken by the lawyer:
- Completion and submission of Form I-134A: Accurate preparation of the essential document required for participation in the U4U program.
- Legal justification: Clarification of the legal basis for the daughter's participation, based on family ties and the sponsor's financial capability.
- Support throughout all stages: Legal assistance from application to entry, border crossing preparation, and post-arrival consultation for integration.
Case circumstances that warranted legal support:
- Parents residing in the U.S. under humanitarian parole (U4U).
- Daughter is an adult who remained in Ukraine during the war.
- Need for family reunification through the available humanitarian framework.
Outcome:
- Successful approval of humanitarian parole for entry to the United States.
- Entry into the U.S. and submission of the Employment Authorization (EAD) application.
- Full family reunification on U.S. soil.
Importance of legal assistance:
- Legal clarity: Thanks to accurate preparation at each stage, the clients avoided rejections and delays.
- Human-centered approach: Compassionate support during an emotionally difficult time when every step matters.
- Successful outcome: The family is now reunited, the daughter is safe, and their path to adaptation is underway.
This case demonstrates how retaining a qualified attorney helps clients not only properly complete documents under a humanitarian program but also achieve real results — reuniting safely and legally with their loved ones.
Professional legal support is not just about paperwork — it’s about ensuring the human right to safety, dignity, and family.
