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.

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.

The commenter, a Ukrainian national who arrived under the Uniting for Ukraine program, opposes the proposed action because it would revoke their work authorization. They argue that losing their job would cause severe personal hardship, including the loss of health insurance for fertility treatments, and would negatively impact the American businesses that employ them.

The commenter, a Ukrainian individual under the U4U program, opposes the proposed rule because it would further restrict employment authorization for those already facing significant government processing delays. They argue that the rule unfairly penalizes individuals who have complied with all legal requirements but are unable to work while waiting for their applications to be processed.

The commenter, a Ukrainian refugee under the U4U program, opposes the proposed changes to EAD policies because they would create unnecessary barriers to legal employment. She argues that the changes would cause financial hardship for families who are already contributing to the economy and seeking to remain self-sufficient.

An individual who arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program argues that providing Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) is essential for their family's self-sufficiency. They contend that work permits allow them to contribute to the economy and pay taxes rather than relying on public assistance.

An individual seeking asylum/temporary protection from Ukraine requests the extension of discretionary employment authorization and status renewal. The commenter argues that the delay in processing their paperwork has caused significant financial hardship and that they need the ability to work to support their family while the war continues.

A Ukrainian individual with Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) humanitarian parole supports the importance of EADs for parolees but urges the Department to ensure the proposed framework clearly distinguishes between law-abiding contributors and those with criminal records. The commenter advocates for a process that avoids imposing unnecessary burdens on productive workers and their employers.

A Ukrainian national currently in the U.S. under the U4U program supports the action to clarify and expedite discretionary employment authorization. The commenter argues that the current delays in obtaining work permits create significant financial hardship and instability for refugees who need to work to support their families.

The commenter, a Ukrainian mother under the Uniting for Ukraine humanitarian parole program, supports maintaining access to Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). She argues that work authorization is essential for her financial independence, her ability to support her son, and her contribution to the American economy.