For Newcomers
Meest-America welcomes newcomers to America! We are glad you are here, and would like to help you by providing you with useful resources you may need.
HOW CAN MEEST-AMERICA HELP YOU?
- SEND PACKAGE FROM AMERICA TO UA/EU
Meest delivers parcels from America to Ukraine and other countries worldwide. Follow the link to learn more about terms, rates and delivery times from America to worldwide.
- MONEY TRANSFERS WITH MEEST
If you want to send money from US to Ukraine, you can do this at a Meest office or via Meest Representatives Money transfers are only available from certain states: New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Illinois & Washington.
If you have any questions, please contact support toll-free at +1-732-634-1517 or email [email protected]
ORDER A PARCEL FROM UKRAINE AND PAY IN AMERICA - PRESS HERE
BUY A FOOD BOX FOR YOUR RELATIVES OR FRIENDS IN UKRAINE OR DONATE IT TO A MEEST PARTNER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AID TO PEOPLE IN UKRAINE - PRESS HERE
JOIN OUR MISSION. SEND HUMANITARIAN AID TO UKRAINE WITH US - VIEW MORE
GENERAL OFFICIAL INFORMATION ABOUT U4U
Information for newcomers and sponsors
How to check income level for sponsor
Guide to Navigating the Humanitarian Parole I-134A Application
Welcome.US - Get Started with Welcome Connect
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Alliance for Ukraine
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN THROUGH UNITING FOR UKRAINE
Vaccine and Testing Requirements
Benefits for Humanitarian Parolees through the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR):
Remote Offices Прикордонної Служби США - Customs and Border Protection
Dublin and Shannon in Ireland; - Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg in Canada. Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); - Nassau in the Bahamas; - Aruba; - Bermuda; It should be borne in mind that U.S. Customs and Border Protection interviews Ukrainians flying to America with U4U through the cities listed above. There are remote customs offices there. It is important to take this into account when booking tickets for flights with a stopover. An interview with customs officers can take time, which will jeopardize the timely boarding of the next flight.
Your Ukrainian Transport Company
Meest-America, Inc.
600 Markley Street,
Port Reading, NJ 07064
Tolll-free: 1-732-634-1517
Fax: 732-634-1913
HOW TO CALCULATE THE SHIPPING COST OF A PARCEL FROM AMERICA TO UKRAINE?
You can calculate the cost of shipping a parcel using the Calculator on our Meest Portal
In addition, you can familiarize yourself with shipping rates to Ukraine, and coutries in Europe and Asia in the Tariffs section
HOW TO CHECK DELIVERY TIMES?
Air delivery usually takes up to 7 days while Sea delivery is up to 4 weeks.
To find out the delivery time to your recepient address, please follow the link and indicate the city of dispatch and the receipient address of the parcel.
STATE INSTITUTIONS
Embassy of Ukraine in the USA
3350 M Street, NW - Washington, DC 2007
202-349-29-63
Consulate General of Ukraine
240 East 49th Street - New York, NY 10017
212-371-69-65
[email protected]
Hotline for New Americans
1-800-566-76-36
The hotline connects immigrants and refugees with free services in New York State and is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday.
All calls are confidential. Help is available in Ukrainian and 200 languages.
Office of Refugee Resettlement in New Jersey
State coordinator for refugees
- Patrick Barry 609-633-65-94
State Coordinator of Refugee Health Care
- Christy Mason 609-633-77-20
USEFUL TELEGRAM CHANNELS
STATE INSTITUTIONS
Embassy of Ukraine in the USA
3350 M Street, NW - Washington, DC 2007
202-349-29-63
Consulate General of Ukraine
240 East 49th Street - New York, NY 10017
212-371-69-65
[email protected]
Hotline for New Americans
1-800-566-76-36
The hotline connects immigrants and refugees with free services in New York State and is open from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday.
All calls are confidential. Help is available in Ukrainian and 200 languages.
Office of Refugee Resettlement in New Jersey
State coordinator for refugees
- Patrick Barry 609-633-65-94
State Coordinator of Refugee Health Care
- Christy Mason 609-633-77-20
WHERE TO SEARCH A JOB IF YOU HAVE WORK AUTORIZATION
HR MANAGER
[email protected]
+1 732 634 1517
NEW JERSEY: Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer Counties
Employment Opportunities | RCHP - Affordable Housing Corporation
• Interfaith-RISE
Hotline 877-676-8499
• RCHP-AHC
Free of payment program
careeronestop.org
Employment center at the place of residence
• dol.gov
Diploma transfer, help with resume, trainings and career advices
Organization that helps migrants with job searching
Find trusted, local care in your area
• care.com
Article about cover letter in the U.S.
Personalised job search support
Email: [email protected]
Free courses AWS Cloud and exam certificates AWS
HOW TO SEND A SMARTPHONE TO UKRAINE?
You can send the phone via Meest. To be shipped by air, the mobile phone must be packaged as a separate package, in accordance with air transport security regulations, because mobile phones (like laptops, tablets) include lithium-ion batteries, which are considered explosives. All air parcels are scanned at the airport before being sent, and the security service may detain parcels that do not meet air security requirements.
You do not need to do this for shipping by sea, but you must declare the phone. If you have any questions, please contact support toll-free at +1-732-634-1517 or email [email protected]
HOW TO SEND A CAR FROM UKRAINE?
Meest does not ship vehicles to America. If you would like to send your personal car, we recommend that you contact the organizations that are directly involved in this.
DOES MEEST DELIVER PARCELS TO RUSSIA AND BELARUS?
On February 24, 2022 Russia launched an unprovoked, full-scale war in Ukraine. Belarus supports Russia’s invasion. For these reasons, Meest-America will not ship to, or receive packages from either of these 2 countries.
DIMENSIONAL WEIGHT
To determine the cost of shipping, the greater of the actual weight or dimensional weight is utilized.
The following is the formula for the dimensional weight
- length (cm) x width (cm) x height (cm) / 5000 = gross weight in kg
- length (inches) x width (inches) x height (inches) / 139 = total weight in pounds (lbs)
HOW TO TRACK A PARCEL?
Please enter your parcel number on the tracking page and you will find the delivery status of your parcel.
You can also call Meest America toll-free +1 800 288 9949 and give the tracking number of the parcel to a customer service representative who will check its location. You can also email us the tracking number of your package at [email protected] with "Shipping or Tracking inquiry" in the subject line - our support team will provide information about your package by email.
WHAT ARE ADDRESSES AND HOURS OF MEEST BRANCHES?
You can find the nearest Meest branch or agent in America using the branch map. You will also be able to find out what services are provided at the branch or agent's location, and what their hours are.
HOW TO DELIVER A PARCEL TO OUR WAREHOUSE?
Please contact with nearest agent to your location (choose America) and arrange if it is possible to send your parcel or register your account (via your personal e-mail) on portal and send your parcel from nearest Fedex branch
Video-tutorial is here
If you live far from a Meest Agent, and our warehouse in Port Reading, NJ, you can ship your parcel to us via FedEx by registering on our Meest Portal, and following the step-by-step instructions.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CREATING A PERSONAL ACCOUNT ON OUR MEEST PORTAL?
To create a personal account on the Meest portal, you need to register using the link, and confirm your email in the confirmation email you will receive after registration.
Why is it convenient to have a personal account? In your Personal Account on the Meest Portal you can:
- Calculate shipping cost
- Fill out documents for the parcel, and customs form CN23
- Fill out documents for the parcel from Fedex office
- Store and view information about sent parcels
- Check payment history
- Create your own database of recipients
How CUSTOMER creates new parcel and that parcel can be dropped off at Meest Agent location
HOW TO BECOME A MEEST REPRESENTATIVE?
To become a Meest representative, please read the details on our website, and apply by e-mail [email protected]
HOW ARE CUSTOMS AND BROKERAGE FEES CALCULATED?
For customers who live in the USA:
- Maximum value of goods one may ship to a recipient in Ukraine without having to pay additional import duty is 150 EUR;
- Maximum weight of one parcel - 66 lbs (30 kg);
- Every parcel is insured with the company for $60.00. Any additional insurance will cost you 5% of the insured value;
- Food products are limited to 22 lbs (10 kg) in one parcel and no more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg) of one type of product;
Any type of products with an electric motor (ex: gyro boards, children's cars, etc.) are subject to customs clearance according to the following rates: duty - 10%, excise tax - 22EUR / pc, VAT - 20%, regardless of the value of the goods and the type of the shipment.
Tax-free value of parcels to Ukraine 150 Еuros, approximately $158US
For shipments with a total invoice value above 150 EUR but below 10000 EUR (customs duty rate is 10% of the sum exceeding 150 EUR; VAT rate is 20% of the sum exceeding 150 EUR and sum of the customs duty):
- Example: $600 iPhone
- Value of the goods: $600 (530 EUR)
- Customs duty: (530 EUR - 150 EUR) * 10% = 38 EUR
- VAT: (530 EUR - 150 EUR + 38 EUR) * 20% = 83.6 EUR
Total customs fees: 121.6 EUR
Payments must be paid in UAH according to the rate of the National Bank of Ukraine on the date of submission of the customs declaration.
All goods with values of up to 150 EUR are not taxable.
HOW TO SEND MONEY TO UKRAINE?
If you would like to send money from USA to Ukraine, you can do this at our Meest Main Office, or via one of our Meest Representatives, but only in the following states: New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Illinois & Washington.
If you have any questions, please contact support toll-free at +1-732-634-1517 or email [email protected]
HOW TO SEND A PARCEL FROM UKRAINE SO THAT THE RECIPIENT PAYS FOR THE DELIVERY IN AMERICA?
If you are in America and want to receive goods from Ukraine with post-payment in America after parcel delivery please fill in form-request by this link.
Provide CV number, which you received for sender in Ukraine in order to identify this specific parcel in Meest branch (here is list of branches) keep this number untill you receive parcel in the U.S.A.
HOW TO SEND DOCUMENTS TO UKRAINE?
You can send documents to Ukraine through representatives or the Meest head office in New Jersey. Documents are accepted only without photo inside. If you have any questions, please contact support toll-free at +1-732-634-1517 or email [email protected]
HOW TO DELIVER A PARCEL FROM UKRAINE TO AMERICA?
Meest delivers parcels from Ukraine to the USA and Canada. Use the Meest service if you:
- Left Ukraine and are temporarily abroad
- Are a business that resumed its work in Ukraine, and have the ability to send goods abroad
Detailed information on how you can send parcels abroad is available at the link
HOW CAN I GET FOOD FROM THE USA, EUROPE OR CHINA? WHAT IS THE BEST OPTION?
We are always on your side and will help resolve any issues as soon as possible. To get information about your other parcels, please contact Meest representatives in the relevant countries:
Parcels from/to China, from/to Europe and across Ukraine
- Hotline in Ukraine +380504327707, +380674327707, +380934327707, +380322327707
- Request form on our website
- Private messages on our Facebook page
Parcels from/to other US states New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), Connecticut (CT), Massachusetts (MA), New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Washington D.C (DC), Virginia (VA), West Virginia (WV), North California (NC), South California (SC), Georgia (GA), Florida (FL), Alabama (AL), Tennessee (TN), Mississippi (MS), Arizona (AR), Louisiana (LA), Texas (TX)
- Hotline +17326341517
- Private messages on Facebook page
- Email: [email protected]
Parcels from/to other US states California (CA), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), Idaho (ID), Montana (MT), Wyoming (WY), Colorado (CO), Utah (UT), Nevada (NV), Arizona (AZ), New Mexico (NM), Alaska (AK)
- Hotline +18006172545
- Private messages on Facebook page
- Email: [email protected]
Meest Canada works with shipments from Canada and the US to Ukraine and from Ukraine to Canada, also with US states: North Dakota (ND), South Dakota (SD), Minnesota (MN), Wisconsin (WI), Michigan (MI), Ohio (OH), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Kentucky (KY), Kansas (KS), Oklahoma (OK), Missouri (MO).
Please contact Meest Canada:
- Hotline in Canada + 1-800-361-7345, + 1-416-236-2032
- Email [email protected]
- Private messages on our Facebook page
CAN I SEND FOOD FROM AMERICA TO UKRAINE?
You can send almost all factory-packaged food from America to Ukraine, except for alcoholic beverages, and the products listed on this list
Please note that one parcel must contain no more than 10 kg of food.
CAN I SEND MILITARY EQUIPMENT?
Meest does not send military and technical equipment. But you can send military uniforms, first aid kits, tourniquets, etc. To find out if we can send your package to the military, call us at +1-732-634-1517 or by e-mail [email protected], we will be happy to advise you.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH FOR UKRAINIANS
Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center
Cedar Rd, Jenkintown, PA
Ling App
The application was made free for Ukrainians
Mondly
The language learning platform provides free access to its courses for all Ukrainians who have moved to European countries
Preply
A platform for studying various subjects with tutors from all over the world The opportunity to study one of the 14 available languages for free for three months
Simple English
English language school offers free lessons for both children and adults
uTalk
The application for learning the most common words of any of 149 languages is available for Ukrainians for free
CHURCHES
Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. George
30 East 7th Street - New York, NY 10003
212-674-16-15
Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Michael
21 Shonnard Place - Yonkers, NY 10703
914.963.0209
Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Nicholas
217 President Street - Passaic, NJ 07055
973.471.9727
St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
24 Wenzel Terrace - Stamford, CT 06902
203.324.0242
Diocese of Stamford
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church
UKRAINIAN SCHOOLS
Kindergarten and Preschool "Barvinok"
25 Old Jackson Avenue - Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
914-409-35-64
203-658-80-22
45 Clovelly Road - Stamford, CT 06902
[email protected]
School of Ukrainian Studies of the Association of Ukrainians of America
215 E 6th Street - New York, NY 10003
212-77-71-336
School of Ukrainian Studies "New Ukrainian Wave"
Guardian Angel Church
2978 Ocean Parkway - Brooklyn, NY 11235
347-420-7678
Ukrainian Studies Schools in the USA
BANKS
CYMA Federal Credit Cooperative
125 Corporate Boulevard - Yonkers, NY 10703
914-22-14-900
NOVA UA Federal Credit Cooperative
851 Allwood Road - Clifton, NJ 07012
973-47-10-700
"Samopomich" Ukrainian Bank
108 Second Avenue - New York, NY 10003
212-47-37-310
Restartbanking
Restartbanking.com - mobile banking
- opening debit accounts online under a simplified system for newcomers from Ukraine.
Ukrainian Credit Union
UkrNatFCU has been providing service to the Ukrainian community since 1965.
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
500+ Colleges/Universities that Offer Educational Scholarships in the USA
UKRAINIAN ORGANIZATIONS
CYM/Union of Ukrainian Youth (America)
136 2nd Avenue, Suite 202 - New York, NY 10003
212-477-3084
PLAST/Scout Organization
700 Cedar Road - Jenkintown, PA 19046
267-287-83-34
Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America
203 2nd Avenue - New York, NY 10003
212-22-86-840
Ukrainian National Women's League of America
203 2nd Avenue - New York, NY 10003
212-53-34-646
USA STANDS WITH UKRAINE
JOIN THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNITIES IN FACEBOOK
- Ukrainian New Jersey | Українці Нью-Джерсі
- Біженці з України в Нью Йорку
- Immigrant Porada | Група | Українці в США
- Українці Нью Йорку | Дошка оголошень/Ukrainians in New York
- Нью-Джерси Услуги Services Помогаем Нашим!
- Нью-Джерси Работа Network Помогаем Нашим!
- Ukrainians in Connecticut
- Українці в США
- USA | Дошка оголошень | Українці в Америці
- Ukrainian New York & New Jersey Group
- Ukrainian Running Club (URC)
- U4U Uniting for Ukraine USA
- UKRAINIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. Українські Американці в США
- Ukrainian Business Networking Group (Ukrainians Helping Ukrainians)
- Українська Діаспора в США.
- МАМИ Україночки Америки/Ukrainian Moms in the USA
- Ukrainian Americans
- Ukrainian American Українська Америка
- UKRAINIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY. Українські Американці в США
- Ukrainians in New York
- New York Communities for Ukrainian Refugees
UKRAINIAN REST AREAS
Soyuzivka - Center of Ukrainian Heritage
216 Foordemore Road - Kerhonkson, NY 12446
845-62-65-641
Oselya SYM Ellenville
8853 US-209 - Ellenville, NY 12428
845.647.7230
Пластова Оселя Новий Сокіл / Novyi Sokil Plast Camp
LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH IMMIGRATION SUPPORT
United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR
212-371-69-65
240E 49th St,
New York, NY 10017
Department of State
1-833-741-2777 (in U.S.)
1-606-260-4379 (outside U.S.)
UKRAINIAN IMMIGRATION CENTERS
Bronx - CUNY Citizenship Now! at Hostos Community College
427 Walton Ave., T-501
Bronx, NY 10451
718.518.4395
Manhattan - CUNY Citizenship Now!
at City College
160 Convent Ave.
North Academic Center
Rm. 1-206
New York, NY 10031
212.650.6620
CUNY Citizenship Now! In the Heights
5030 Broadway
Room H201
New York, NY 10034
646.664.9350
Queens - CUNY Citizenship in Flushing
39-07 Prince St.
Suite 2B
Flushing, NY 11354
718.640.9223
CUNY Citizenship Now!
At York College
94-20 Guy R.Brewer Blvd.
Welcome Center Atrium
Jamaica, NY 11451
718.262.2983
Brooklyn - CUNY Citizenship Now! At Medgar Evers College
1150 Carroll St.
Room 226
Brooklyn,
NY 11225
718.270.6292
WHERE TO BUY UKRAINIAN FOOD
East Village Meat Market by J. Baczynsky
Veselka. traditional Ukrainian food in the heart of the East Village.
Mish Mash Catering
