This week, a number of Ukrainians in the USA under the humanitarian program received incorrect email notifications regarding the cancellation of their status.
According to reports from Reuters, this was shared by "European Truth".
The emails claimed that their status was revoked and they were given seven days to leave the country or else "the federal government will find you".
"If you do not leave the United States immediately, you will be subject to potential law enforcement actions that may result in your removal from the United States. DHS is terminating your humanitarian status. Do not attempt to remain in the United States", the email stated.
However, on April 4, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the email was sent in error, and the program for Ukrainians established after the Russian invasion in 2022 remains active. It is unclear how many Ukrainians received the misleading email.
That same day, the Department of Homeland Security sent a follow-up email stating that the previous order was incorrect and that "your humanitarian status remains unchanged at this time".
It should be noted that in January, after Donald Trump took office, officials from the Department of Homeland Security ordered the suspension of several programs that allowed migrants to temporarily reside in the United States, including a key initiative that provided entry for Ukrainians.