Integration of Migrants in Ukraine

Abstract

Ukraine's immigration policy is in a state of formation, and its legal framework is being constantly improved. The level of immigration in Ukraine remains low. Foreigners often view Ukraine not as a desirable place of residence, but as a transit territory, a convenient corridor or a jumping-off place for realization on the path to a dream destination – living in Europe. The evaluation of the features of immigrants' integration in Ukraine is conducted.

The authors investigate the peculiarities of the immigration process in Ukraine and identify common problems associated with the integration of migrants into Ukrainian society. The lack of statistical data causes some obstacles to immigrant integration research in Ukraine.

The aim of this chapter is to present the integration policy and practices provided at a national macro level. The most significant challenges of migrants' integration into the Ukrainian society require solving via social, cultural, economic and legal structures. Moreover, Ukraine's immigration policy should be improved and integrated into EU standards.

Citation

Halkiv, L. and Prokopyshyn-Rashkevych, L. (2020), "Integration of Migrants in Ukraine", Przytuła, S. and Sułkowski, Ł. (Ed.) Integration of Migrants into the Labour Market in Europe (Advanced Series in Management, Vol. 25), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 81-96. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1877-636120200000025007