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Department of Homeland Security acting secretary Elaine Duke has announced that the temporary protected status program for Haitians will be terminated with a delayed effective date of 18 months.
Key points:
Background: Temporary protected status allows certain nationals to legally remain in the U.S. and apply for an employment authorization document following a designation by DHS that conditions due to natural disasters, unrest or other extraordinary and temporary circumstances prevent them from returning home. Haiti was designated for TPS in 2010 following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. When TPS for Haiti was extended in May, then-secretary John Kelly hinted that the status may be terminated upon the next review. More than 58,000 Haitians are in the U.S. on TPS.
BAL Analysis: Haitians holding TPS should take steps to reapply for employment authorization documents and explore options for other legal immigration routes.
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