@gulfcoastnewsnow: The Tonkonoh family, who fled war and daily bombings in Ukraine, now faces an uncertain future in Fort Myers, Florida as their immigration protections near expiration.

Nico :

Their grandfather was a veteran? They should be given status 💪🏼

Mr C :

The T in TPS stands for temporary. If the goal was to stay then I would assume that the appropriate steps would have been to begin the process to become US citizens not wait until everything became uncertain.

Otto :

These comments make me realize most of yall go off the surface of something to respond, verses actually listening to learn the story…

Venus 🥀🖤🏳️ :

They should stay here permanently and anyone who disagrees should have a portion of their check go to them

JP Riv :

I’m confused here. You knew it was temporary right? You’re just now trying to get the renewal even though you knew there would be an end date and likely knew that date. I don’t think you should have to go back given the circumstances, but couldn’t you have done something sooner to guarantee an extension or renewal?

escorpionaaa :

All kinds of people are trying to escape the horrors of instability in their countries. They were blessed with TEMPORARY status that expires Oct. 19 and some are receiving a 6 month extension. What else do they want?

aAxii :

Shii marry me and you here forever lol

OnlyHeretoArgue :

I’d make an exception for them considering their country is actual facing an invasion by Russia

Woodz :

We have people in here more worried about people trying to make a better life for themselves and their family’s but so quiet when it comes to their boss abusing them and their pay

matthewhknight :

so if she marries a legal us citizen she would get too stay isn't that how it always was

✨ Hailz ✨ :

Awe 🥺

You tell me bro :

It’s not even safe to return , all their asking is to stay to ensure safety

DOMINICAN_WFT :

veeosta :

So many of the comments are just ignorant. Easy to say such things when you’re not the one running from missiles and drones dropping all around you. The least they can do is allow extensions while the war continues.

KoolbrezX :

its temporary and not permanent. period.

squish :

half of Ukraine is fine only one part is under attack

Greg Francisco :

We needed my brother in law he left behind my sister and 3 kids and my niece started school this year and he didn’t get to see his first little girl start kindergarten and they didn’t care yall might get a pass since yall look white 🤷🏽‍♂️it’s just the way it is America’s racist when it comes to brown skin

ŞĞŢ♤sac♧ŢÅP$ :

Just because TPS is expiring doesnt mean deportation is immediate, especially if there's a pending renewal and asylum status is in affect

TripTrades :

I’ll marry one😂

horgazvyhjw :

I’ll give her a green card

hotboy :

no got to go it's over

Roland Delatorre :

let them stay, they're not safe back home 👍

636-Brandy :

It happens. The program clearly states you have to go back lmao