Ukrainian newcomers struggle to renew passports amidst looming visa deadline

Ukrainian newcomers struggle to renew passports amidst looming visa deadline

Ihor and Olena Politylo have made Richmond, B.C., their home since 2022, after fleeing Ukraine when war broke out. Ihor works as a building maintenance technician, and Olena as a legal assistant. The married couple's four-year-old daughter is set to start kindergarten in September. But

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