Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens

A Ukrainian individual with temporary protection in the U.S. supports the continued issuance of discretionary employment authorization. The commenter argues that the ability to work legally allows them to remain self-sufficient, pay taxes, and contribute to the economy without relying on government assistance.

An individual Ukrainian refugee who entered the U.S. under humanitarian parole argues in favor of preserving and strengthening employment authorization for Ukrainians. The commenter emphasizes that legal work allows families to be self-sufficient, contribute to the economy, and avoid reliance on public assistance while providing stability for children traumatized by war.

An individual Ukrainian humanitarian parolee opposes the proposed changes to Employment Authorization Documents. The commenter argues that requiring proof of "economic necessity" and a job offer from an E-Verify enrolled employer creates unnecessary hurdles for refugees seeking to maintain financial independence and support their families.

The commenter supports the proposed action by highlighting the importance of work authorization for Ukrainian humanitarian parolees. They argue that employment allows these individuals to contribute to the economy, pay taxes, and provide for their families' basic needs.

An individual who assisted a Ukrainian family expresses strong opposition to the proposed action, arguing that it would cause significant financial hardship for hardworking immigrants who are already self-sufficient. The commenter argues that the policy unfairly restricts the ability of people who love and support the country to work.

An individual expresses concern that the proposed changes to Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will create barriers for humanitarian immigrants, particularly Ukrainians under the Uniting for Ukraine program. The commenter argues that making work authorization more difficult to obtain or renew will hinder these individuals' ability to become self-sufficient, pay taxes, and contribute to the U.S. economy.

The commenter, a Ukrainian humanitarian parolee living in New Jersey, supports maintaining legal access to employment authorization. They argue that work permits allow families to support themselves, contribute to the economy, and pay taxes, while warning that losing such authorization would threaten their family's financial stability and safety.

A Ukrainian humanitarian parolee and software engineer opposes the proposed action, arguing that the new economic-necessity and E-Verify requirements would add unnecessary burdens and hurdles to an already difficult employment authorization process. The commenter advocates for measures that address processing delays, such as calculating EAD validity from the approval date and continuing authorization for timely renewals.

The commenter supports the proposed action by arguing that Ukrainians fleeing war should be granted the right to work. They emphasize that these individuals are hardworking, self-sufficient, and contribute to the community through taxes without using public funds.