I’m a Haitian TPS holder. 350,000 of us hold our breath as Congress decides our future | Josianne Valsaint
Temporary protected status allowed me to rebuild my life. Now thousands like me help keep this country runningRight now, across the country, there are more than 330,000 Haitians collectively holding their breath over the future of lifesaving immigration protections provided through Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
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Josianne Valsaint, a Haitian with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), says she rebuilt her life in the United States thanks to TPS. About 350,000 Haitians with TPS are waiting for Congress to decide whether the protection will continue. Many of them work in essential jobs and help keep the country running. Former President Trump and some lawmakers have tried to end TPS for Haitians.
Why it matters
The decision affects hundreds of thousands of Haitian families and workers who contribute to U.S. communities and the economy. Ending TPS could force many to leave jobs, homes, and schools they have built over years.
- What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
- TPS is a U.S. program that lets people from certain countries stay and work legally when their home is unsafe due to war, disaster, or other crises.
- Who is Josianne Valsaint?
- She is a Haitian immigrant with TPS who wrote the piece describing how the status helped her rebuild her life in the United States.
- What could happen if Congress ends TPS for Haitians?
- Haitian TPS holders could lose their legal right to stay and work, possibly facing deportation and separation from their families.
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I’m a Haitian TPS holder. 350,000 of us hold our breath as Congress decides our future | Josianne Valsaint
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