Comment Submitted by Anonymous

I am a Ukrainian living in the United States under a humanitarian program. Like many other Ukrainians, I came here because of the war and have been trying to rebuild my life while following all U.S. laws and immigration requirements. The ability to receive employment authorization in a timely manner is essential. Delays or additional restrictions on Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) create unnecessary hardship for people who are legally present in the United States and want to work, support their families, pay taxes, and contribute to their communities. Many Ukrainians have experienced long waits for work authorization or renewals. During these delays, families face financial stress, risk losing their jobs, and struggle to pay for housing, food, healthcare, and other basic needs. Employers also suffer when they lose reliable employees because of administrative delays rather than any fault of the worker. I also urge USCIS to establish clear, reasonable, and predictable processing timelines. The current system does not make practical sense. Applicants often cannot file for EAD renewal until 180 days before expiration, yet the posted processing time is approximately 11.5 months, while many EADs are valid for only one year. This creates unnecessary uncertainty for workers and employers and places lawfully present individuals at constant risk of losing their employment because of processing delays rather than eligibility issues. People should be able to rely on a transparent system with realistic processing times that allow them to maintain continuous work authorization. Knowing when a decision can reasonably be expected is essential for planning employment, supporting a family, and complying with U.S. immigration requirements. I respectfully ask USCIS to consider the real-life impact of these proposed changes. Please maintain and improve access to timely employment authorization for humanitarian parolees, TPS beneficiaries, and others who are lawfully present. People who have fled war and are complying with U.S. immigration laws should not face additional barriers to supporting themselves and their families. Thank you for considering my comment.