10,000 Ukrainian refugees expected to arrive in NYC: immigration official
About 10,000 Ukrainian refugees are expected to arrive in New York City after fleeing the deadly Russian invasion of their country, the city’s top immigration official said Wednesday.
Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Manuel Castro revealed the eye-popping number while speaking to reporters at the Port Authority Bus Terminal following the arrival of five buses carrying migrants sent north by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
“Just yesterday, we held an event with our Ukrainian community,” Castro said.
“We are expecting to welcome about 10,000 Ukrainians to the city of New York.”
Castro added that the Big Apple has “been traditionally a city of refuge, a city of sanctuary for asylum seekers and refugees — and so, we are ready to support.”
In April, President Biden announced “Uniting for Ukraine,” a program to let up to 100,000 citizens who fled Ukraine following Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion live in the US for up to two years.
Participants must have sponsors who will greet them upon arrival and ensure they have “safe and appropriate housing for the duration” of their stay, as well as “initial basic necessities,” according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website. ...
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