Temporary Protected Status Granted for Haitian Nationals

OK, now we're getting somewhere...click on the title to go to the press release from DHS. Haitians already in the United States as of January 12, 2010 (and not one day later) may register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). People of Haiti seeking refuge are still not treated as well as people from Cuba coming to the United States (but then who is?). Here is a quote from the press release which typifies the limits of our compassion for Haitians who wish to come to the U.S.

"It is important to note that TPS will apply only to those individuals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. Those who attempt to travel to the United States after January 12, 2010 will not be eligible for TPS and will be repatriated."

Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals in the USA

Haiti has suffered enormous damage from hurricanes in 2008 and has now been devastated by a large earthquake that may have left hundreds of thousands of people without shelter.  The United States cannot in good conscience return Haitian Nationals to their country in its current state of emergency.

Please call your Congressperson and ask them to request that Secretary of DHS Janet Napolitano designate Haitian Nationals for TPS. You can also visit this page to see the contact information for the Department of Homeland Security:

http://www.dhs.gov/xutil/contactus.shtm

Do it today it won't take long...but it could save lives

USCIS: 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan (USCIS Update)

USCIS: 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan (USCIS Update)

Nationals of Sudan who are in the USA pursuant to Temporary Protected Status should look into the procedure for re-registering. Here is a link to the USCIS information page (and for information in Arabic -- http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/News/2009%20Press%20Releases/Dec%202009/tps-sudan-update-arabic-12-30-2009.pdf)