HAITIAN TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS IMMIGRATION LAWYER

If you’re a Haitian who was in the United States on January 12, 2010, you were fortunate to escape the earthquake which devastated your homeland.

But it’s unlikely you eluded the misery.

Like many Haitians, you may have lost family members.  You may not know the fate of loved ones. Your house and community may have been destroyed.

As you watch helplessly, the place called home struggles with survival.

You cannot go back right now – and you may not be able to go back for several years.

TPS is for you.

Why TPS For Haitians Is Necessary

On January 15, 2010, the U.S. government announced a new TPS program for Haitians.

The program is designed to help Haitians, like you, who live here, survive this period of crisis and loss.

Under TPS, you will be able to live and work legally in the U.S. for the next 18 months. The goal is to help you and other Haitians stay on your feet until you can return safely to your homeland – an important part of the broader effort to support Haiti’s recovery.

If recovery is slow, TPS protection might be extended beyond 18 months.

What is Temporary Protected Status?

TPS, short for Temporary Protected Status, is a special immigration program created as part of the Immigration Act of 1990.

TPS allows the Attorney General to provide immigrants with temporary protected status if they are unable to safely return to their home country due to an environmental disaster, war, or other severe temporary conditions.

Benefits of Temporary Protected Status

If you are granted TPS status:

You will be given valid immigration status for a temporary period
You will be eligible to obtain a work permit and work legally in the U. S.
You may be able to stop deportation and removal
You may later be able to adjust your immigration status and obtain a green card

Haitian TPS Requirements

In general, to qualify for Haitian TPS status:

You must be a Haitian national (or a person without a nationality who last resided in Haiti) You must have been present in the United States on January 12, 2010 You must have continuously resided in the U.S. since January 12, 2010 You must all meet all applicable immigration requirements

You must properly complete and file all TPS documents before the filing deadline

Don’t be fooled by the simple application forms. Immigration requirements are not as simple as they seem.

For example, you will need to prove your Haitian nationality. But if the government building which keeps such records was destroyed, then you’ll likely need the help of a compassionate immigration attorney experienced in TPS cases who knows how to overcome such obstacles.

You should not delay filing your application for too long. If you miss the deadlines set by the United States government, you could lose your only chance to qualify for TPS.

Here’s the current fee structure for first- time TPS applications:

If you’re from Haiti, this is not an easy time for you. Your family and friends back home and here need your support more than ever right now.

And if you or your loved ones need help for your immigration needs, we’re here for you.