Comment Submitted by Oksana Hudym
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Summary: An individual mother of three children supports the proposed action, arguing that timely work authorizations for Ukrainians are essential for family stability and the U.S. economy. She highlights the significant economic contributions and tax contributions made by Ukrainian-led businesses.
As a mother raising three minor children in the U.S.—with my oldest being 12—I know firsthand that timely work authorizations for Ukrainians are vital; delays cause severe hardship for families, American employers, and local communities. Ukrainians here are working hard, paying taxes, launching businesses, and actively building the economy. Research from the Atlantic Council shows that Ukrainian-led businesses generate billions in sales, create new jobs, pay substantial wages, and contribute at least $8 billion annually in federal, state, and local taxes. Ensuring prompt work permits is essential to strengthening the U.S. economy, proving that the right to work is a pure necessity, not a privilege.