The Redesignation and Extension of Special Student Relief to Ukrainian Resident Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship
On August 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently published
a Federal Register Notice, explaining a suspension on certain F-1 student regulations
for students who are Ukrainian residents that are experiencing severe economic hardship.
Specifically, "employment authorization, work an increased number of hours while school
is in session, and reduce their course load while maintaining their F-1 nonimmigrant
student status," (Federal Register, Employment Authorization for Ukrainian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe
Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Crisis in Ukraine, 2023)
In order to be eligible, students must meet all of the following conditions:
- Are a citizen of Ukraine regardless of country of birth (or an indvidual having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine).
- Are lawfully present in the United States in an F-1 status.
- Are enrolled at the University of Utah.
- Are currently maintaining F-1 status.
- Are experiencing severe economic hardship as a direct result of the curent crisis in Ukraine.
The suspension will remain until April 19, 2025.
For more information please refer to the Federal Register Notice and for additional information about Special Student Relief we encourage you to review
this at ICE.gov/SEVP on "What is Special Student Relief?"
Department of Homeland Security. (2023, August 29). Employment Authorization for Ukrainian F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe
Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the Current Crisis in Ukraine.
Image: Baloncici, Getty Images, Banner Flag of Ukraine at Pole Blue Sky, Canva.com, accessed August 29, 2023,
Disclaimer
This news is not a substitute for legal advice nor international student advisors are immigration lawyers. For complex situations, we encourage you to discuss with an immigration attorney.