# US set to extend protection for more than 100,000 Ukrainians

https://mins.news/en/item/106379

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-19 14:08 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/over-100-000-ukrainians-safe-from-deportation-as-us-is-set-to-extend-protection-status/

> The U.S. is expected to extend Temporary Protected Status for 100,000 Ukrainian refugees beyond its Oct. 19 expiration date, CNN reported, citing a Homeland Security spokesperson. The spokesperson said an official announcement would come in due course and that people covered by the status are safe to remain in the country.

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