Trump's Immigration Policies Leave 200,000 Ukrainian Refugees in Legal Limbo: Work Permits Lost and Deportation Fears Rise

Nov 23, 2025 03:15 pm CST

Nearly 200,000 Ukrainian refugees face legal uncertainty in the US as Trump administration delays processing humanitarian parole renewals. Many have lost jobs, healthcare, and financial stability while living under deportation threat, forcing difficult decisions between remaining illegally or leaving for other countries. This article examines the human impact of these immigration policies on those who fled Ukraine's war.