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Ukrainian immigrants becoming collateral damage in Trump administration’s immigration war

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2025-09-17
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Summary
Denys, a Ukrainian refugee who fled the war and settled in Spokane, Washington, through the Uniting for Ukraine humanitarian parole program, is now struggling to survive after losing his legal right to work. Although he came to the U.S. legally, found a job as a welder, and supported his family, recent policy changes under the Trump administration have frozen renewals for humanitarian parole programs, including for over 240,000 Ukrainians like him.

The program, launched under President Biden, allowed Ukrainians to stay and work in the U.S. for two years with the help of a U.S.-based sponsor. But the Trump administration has halted new applications and renewals, leaving many in legal limbo — unable to work, renew driver's licenses, or support their families.

In Spokane, employers, immigration attorneys, and community members are alarmed by the uncertainty and policy shifts. Some Ukrainians are applying for asylum to regain work authorization, but that process is slow, leaving them without income for months.

Despite some legal challenges and partial rulings in favor of restarting the process, work permits have not resumed for most. The future remains unclear, and many Ukrainians, like Denys, are caught between following the law and providing for their families. Denys summed up his situation simply: “I love this country. Just give me a chance to work.”
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