Urgent Plea: Petition for Ukrainian Refugees in US Falls Short of Needed Signatures

A petition calling for the extension of work permits for Ukrainian refugees in the United States has garnered only 7,550 signatures, far fewer than the number of Ukrainians who could benefit. The petition, which has been circulating for over a month, seeks to address the precarious legal status of many Ukrainians who arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. One Ukrainian influencer in the US, known as "Ukrainian in the USA," has expressed concern over the low number of signatures, stating, "It seems Ukrainians aren't that interested in staying in the country, or they are simply ignoring these notifications." The influencer has actively promoted the petition across various social media platforms, including Instagram and Telegram, but the response has been minimal. The petition's organizers hope that increased awareness will lead to a surge in support, enabling them to present a stronger case to the US government.