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USCIS - Haiti Temporary Protected Status, questions & answers

Temporary Protected Status - Haiti Questions and Answers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, has determined that an 18-month designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is warranted due to the devastating earthquake and aftershocks which occurred on Jan. 12, 2010. As a result of the earthquake, Haitians who live in the United States are unable to return safely to their country. DHS will continue to work with other branches of the U.S. Government to closely monitor developments in Haiti to determine the need for additional action.

U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will process immigration applications for TPS filed by nationals of Haiti (and other individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti). Additional information was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 21, 2010 announcing the Secretary's decision to designate TPS for Haiti. DHS estimates that approximately 100,000 to 200,000 individuals will be eligible for TPS.

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