Breaking News – Department of Homeland Security Announces Relief Efforts to Assist Haitians in Wake of the Earthquake of January 12, 2010.

Date: 01/20/2010
Author(s): Brad Hendrick

Breaking News – Department of Homeland Security Announces Relief Efforts to Assist Haitians in Wake of the Earthquake of January 12, 2010.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a series of temporary measures to assist those impacted by the Earthquake in Haiti on January 12. Among the temporary measures announced include:
· Granting of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian nationals currently in the United States. This status, which extends for a period of 18 months, allows Haitians to lawfully remain in the United States and grants work authorization to qualified individuals.

· Introduction of special rules to admit certain orphans into the United States to live with relatives or adoptive parents.

· Expediting and providing favorable treatment where possible to certain applications filed by Haitians that are already in process with the Department of Homeland Security.

· Suspending deportations of Haitian nationals with a final order of removal to Haiti.

If you are a Haitian national in the United States, or have loved ones impacted by the earthquake, you may have new options. For more information on immigration benefits, legislation, or our comprehensive immigration services, please contact Brad Hendrick at 303-443-8010.