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Daniel S. Drucker, an immigration attorney at the Drucker Law Firm, recently appeared on Today’s Verdict to discuss Haitian TPS and other immigration law topics.
You can view the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOA2jhlyffk
Tag: Haiti
Queens Chronicle Speaks to Dan Drucker on Haiti TPS Decision
In a recent decision, a U.S. district court judge ruled against the Department of Homeland Security and its attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants in the United States. Dan Drucker, attorney for the Drucker Law Firm, spoke to the Queens Chronicle on the subject, noting how much the decision was based on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s comments on social media, which showed the decision was based on personal animus rather than legitimate policy concerns.
“The judge thought that based on her prior statements regarding nonwhite immigrants, it was basically a discriminatory ending of TPS,” for 350,000 Haitians nationwide, said Drucker. “It was not based on any rational reasoning.”
You can read more here: https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/u-s-district-judge-blocks-trump-effort/article_0776f337-9bcc-5075-8722-cec5f129a0c9.html
Federal Court Reinstates TPS For Haitian Immigrants
In a recent ruling by a federal district court, Haitian immigrants were allowed to continue to benefit from Temporary Protected Status (TPS) after it was found that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) illegally ended the program. The court determined that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had exceeded her statutory authority by ending the protections early. As a result, more than 350,000 Haitian immigrants will continue to be able to live and work legally in the United States.
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DHS Announces TPS Status for Burmese and Haitian Nationals
The United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is allowing Burmese and Haitian nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). These nationals, if they meet the specified criteria, will be able to legally reside within the United States so long as they have TPS. However, anyone in the U.S. who hails from Myanmar (the modern name for Burma) or Haiti must apply before the 180 day application window ends, or else miss out on their opportunity. Continue reading “DHS Announces TPS Status for Burmese and Haitian Nationals”
