Comment Submitted by Anonymous

**Comment on DHS Proposed Rule USCIS-2026-0067** I am submitting this comment as the daughter of an elderly disabled man who depends on a caregiver who came to the United States through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. My father is wheelchair-bound, speaks very little English, and requires daily assistance with personal care and other activities of daily living. Because of his disability and language barrier, finding a qualified caregiver has been very difficult. His current caregiver communicates with him in his native language, understands his needs, and provides compassionate, dependable care that allows him to remain safely in his apartment. Being able to communicate is not simply a convenience—it is essential to my father's health, safety, and dignity. He cannot effectively explain his needs, pain, medications, or emergencies in English. Our caregiver brings genuine compassion and respect for older people. Combined with her ability to communicate with my father in his native language, it has made an enormous difference in his quality of life and given our family peace of mind. Our caregiver came to the United States through the Uniting for Ukraine program after being displaced by Russia's invasion. Her hometown remains under Russian occupation, making return unsafe and unrealistic. Since arriving here, she has supported herself through lawful employment, pays taxes, and provides an essential service to families like ours. She is also raising a child who attends a local school. She has become part of our community while supporting her family and helping others. There is already a serious shortage of qualified caregivers. If people like her lose the ability to work, families like mine will have an even harder time finding someone with the skills, experience, and language ability to care for a wheelchair-bound person. In my father's case, finding another caregiver who also speaks Russian would be especially difficult. I respectfully ask the Department of Homeland Security to consider the impact this rule could have not only on humanitarian parolees but also on the elderly and disabled Americans who depend on them every day. Preserving employment authorization for people who entered the United States lawfully, have followed the rules, and are filling essential caregiving jobs benefits American families, local communities, and some of our most vulnerable citizens. Thank you for considering my comments. Inessa T.