Monday, January 17, 2011

Many Haitians in US still afraid to seek amnesty

These refugees are afraid to register with our government, but they must -- and then they will have a better chance of supporting themselves. - - Donna Poisl

By GEORGIA EAST - Sun Sentinel

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. Suze Lubin spent five years in hiding, unable to apply for most jobs or even a driver's license, and in constant fear of being deported to Haiti, where her son had once been kidnapped.

Then the earthquake that devastated her homeland on Jan. 12, 2010, transformed her life in North Lauderdale, Fla.

Citing humanitarian reasons, President Barack Obama allowed undocumented Haitians already here to apply for Temporary Protected Status, as long as they have no criminal background. The program is reserved for selected undocumented migrants from countries disrupted by natural disasters, armed conflicts or other emergencies.
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