What is this document?

It is a formal petition and advocacy letter that calls on state and local leaders to take action—within their authority and in coordination with federal agencies—to help resolve long delays in Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals for Ukrainians who are lawfully present in the U.S.

What is the problem?

Despite having legal permission to stay in the U.S., many Ukrainians are losing their right to work due to processing delays by USCIS, often lasting 5–7 months or more.
As a result, people are:
- Losing jobs and job offers- Facing eviction, food insecurity, and lack of access to medical care- Experiencing family separation (especially in cases where family members are not Ukrainian nationals and can't qualify for TPS)- Struggling with mental health and trauma due to prolonged uncertainty
This is especially devastating for:- Families with children- Single mothers- People caring for elderly or disabled relatives

What does the petition request?

The document urges state officials and local leaders to:
- Advocate for the expedited processing of TPS and Re-Parole applications- Extend the TPS eligibility cutoff date beyond August 16, 2023, so more Ukrainians can apply- Protect mixed-nationality families who entered the U.S. together but now risk being separated due to limitations in TPS eligibility
The petition includes real testimonies from affected individuals, including a mother of nine whose entire family lost the ability to work due to expired EADs, despite timely applications.

Why is this important?

These people:- Have followed every legal requirement- Are ready and willing to work- Want to support themselves and contribute to their communities- Are being punished not by law, but by administrative delays
This is a humanitarian and economic issue—and communities across the U.S. are being impacted.

How can you help?

If you:
- Represent Ukrainian communities in your state- Are a leader of a church, nonprofit, or immigrant-support organization- Want to use this petition to contact your local representatives, or submit it with signatures from your community
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We will send you the full document and work with you, in partnership with "Heartbeat with AP", to amplify this issue and push for real change.