Comment Submitted by Kateryna Stanislavchuj

I respectfully submit this comment regarding the proposed rule. My family came to the United States through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. We followed all required immigration procedures, complied with U.S. laws, and timely submitted our applications for re-parole. I understand the importance of maintaining strong immigration processes and ensuring appropriate review of employment authorization applications. However, I respectfully ask USCIS to consider the serious impact that additional restrictions or delays in employment authorization may have on humanitarian parole recipients who are already living in the United States, working legally, supporting their families, and contributing to their communities. The Uniting for Ukraine program was created as a humanitarian pathway for people affected by the war in Ukraine. Many families who arrived through this program are making every effort to build stable lives, follow U.S. laws, work, pay taxes, and contribute positively to their communities. However, lengthy processing times for re-parole applications can create situations where individuals lose the ability to work through no fault of their own, simply because they are waiting for a decision from USCIS. In my family’s situation, my husband’s parole has already expired while we are waiting for a decision on his re-parole application. This uncertainty has created significant financial and emotional hardship for our family. We are doing everything required by the immigration system, but delays in processing make it difficult to maintain financial stability and plan for the future. I respectfully encourage USCIS to ensure that any changes to employment authorization rules do not create unnecessary hardship for humanitarian parole recipients with pending applications. USCIS should continue to provide fair, consistent, and timely processing so that individuals and families who are contributing to the United States can continue to do so legally. Thank you for considering my comment.