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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians


It’s great that Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been broadened: Haitians in the U.S.
as of January 12, 2011 may be eligible for this special temporary immigration status. Those who
already have TPS can re-apply before the Aug. 22, 2011, deadline to extend their status another 18
months. Haitians who did not apply earlier or arrived after the earthquake may be eligible and can
apply before the Nov 15, 2011 deadline.



Important Dates


You MUST RE-APPLY for TPS by August 22nd, 2011. To extend your status another 18 months

APPLY NOW.
BE CAREFUL! Not everyone is elegible for TPS. Protect yourself and seek good legal advice before
applying. There are low-cost Legal Service Agencies assisting Haitians in South Florida. Go to a
Licensed Immigration Attorney or BIA Accredited Representative for good advice and legal help.

Am I eligible for TPS?**


To be eligible for TPS, you must:

* Be a citizen of Haiti (you were either born in Haiti or have at least one parent who was born in Haiti)
* Have arrived in the U.S. before January 12, 2010
* Have continued to live in the U.S. after January 12, 2010
**There may be other reasons that you are not eligible for TPS.


FIAC’s History with the Haitian Community


Justice for Haitians

Since opening its doors in 1996, Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (FIAC) has been at the forefront of the struggle to ensure justice for Haitian immigrants. The Haitian community has been an integral part of FIAC’s work, whether challenging unfair Haitian immigration policies in federal court or issuing reports documenting the discriminatory treatment of Haitians in the United States.

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