DHS Mistakenly Emails Ukrainian Refugees About Status

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mistakenly sent emails to Ukrainian refugees in the U.S., incorrectly informing them that their humanitarian parole status had been revoked and that they must leave the country within seven days. This error caused widespread panic among the estimated 240,000 Ukrainians covered by the Ukrainian Humanitarian Parole program established during Biden's presidency. DHS quickly issued a follow-up statement correcting the error and assuring that the Ukrainian parole program is still active and unchanged. The incident led to significant distress within Ukrainian communities, with advocacy groups and lawmakers receiving numerous calls from worried individuals. Despite the error, the Biden administration's 'Uniting for Ukraine' initiative remains intact, providing continued protection and legal pathways for Ukrainians in the U.S.