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| TPS for Haitians at Last! | January 15, 2010 |
| (Miami, January 15, 2009) – The U.S. government made the right decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians who are in the United States without legal status. The move will allow hardworking Haitians to work and drive legally. This will enable them to better support their families here and to send remittances to loved ones in Haiti at a time the support is needed most. “We are thrilled that at long last deserving Haitians will be getting TPS. We have struggled long and hard to achieve justice for Haitians in the United States,” said Cheryl Little, executive director of the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC). “We hope this will provide some comfort to Haitians here who are suffering in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake.” We thank President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for doing what no previous administration has done: grant TPS to Haitians in the wake of catastrophe. TPS will allow some 30,000 Haitians to work legally and send remittances to loved ones in Haiti. These remittances are a vital lifeline, particularly in times of disaster. The money goes directly to Haitians on the island, encouraging them to stay and rebuild their country. In this manner, TPS will discourage Haitians from attempting dangerous sea voyages to get to the United States. | |