WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Maria Hlyten, a 24-year-old Ukrainian activist who lives in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, told RFE/RL in a report published September 30: "If you ask me what I'm going to do on October 19, I don't know."

On Sunday, the day before that date, the Department of Homeland Security gave people in her position a partial answer. It told CBS News that Ukrainians and Sudanese enrolled in the program will "retain protection" until it announces final decisions, which it said will "be made at the appropriate time."

The statement is not a ruling. Federal Register notices published in January 2025 extended both designations by 18 months, to October 19, 2026, and a September 3 E-Verify bulletin to employers ...