As protections expire, Ukrainians who escaped war face an uncertain future

A U.S. immigration program allowed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to escape war. As Trump decides whether or not to renew it, recipients fear being deported.

As protections expire, Ukrainians who escaped war face an uncertain future
People wait in line to attend a Lenten fish fry at the Ukrainian American Community Center in Minneapolis, MN, March 7, 2025. All tips from the event are used to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine and support recently arrived Ukrainians.

A U.S. immigration program allowed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians to escape war. As Trump decides whether or not to renew it, recipients fear being deported.

(Image credit: Tim Evans)