Illegal Haitians can start applying Thursday for stay in USA

MaxShimba · 2010-01-19T20:44:40+00:00

WASHINGTON A top immigration official says Haitians who are in the U.S. illegally will likely be able to apply as early as Thursday to temporarily stay in the United States. The Obama administration is allowing Haitians in the U.S. illegally as of Jan. 12 to apply for temporary protected status. The status will allow Haitians to stay for 18 months and work while earthquake recovery continues. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas says applications can be filed as soon as official notice is published in the Federal Register, likely Thursday. Some Haitians have already started showing up at centers to get help filling out forms. Mayorkas warned against mailing in forms until official notice is given. He says those mailed before are likely to be delayed.

Thread starter MaxShimba
Start date Jan 19, 2010

MaxShimba

JamiiForums uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.

Accept Learn more…

Back

Top Bottom

Forums

New posts

Illegal Haitians can start applying Thursday for stay in USA

MaxShimba

JF-Expert Member

Our Community

Regional Communities