Ukrainian immigrants like Oleksii Chyrka are facing increasing anxiety over their uncertain legal status in the U.S. as protections granted under the Uniting for Ukraine program may be under threat. Chyrka, who fled the dangers of Kharkiv, Ukraine, fears deportation as legal options dwindle. The Uniting for Ukraine program, initiated in 2022 to provide relief post-Russian invasion, has helped around 240,000 Ukrainians settle but now leaves many in precarious situations due to political shifts, especially as new orders from President Trump threaten their temporary protections and work permits.
Chyrka highlights the uncertainty faced by Ukrainians in the U.S. as they worry about losing legal status and work permits amidst an unstable immigration landscape.
The Uniting for Ukraine program provided a temporary lifeline for 240,000 Ukrainians, but recent political shifts have left many feeling anxious about their future.
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