20 years ago, Springfield, Ohio, had a problem. Like many communities in the Rust Belt, it seemed like good times were a thing of the past. Once a manufacturing hub, the city had been losing population for decades, with rising unemployment and falling incomes. Enter Haitian immigrants. |
Many Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio are legally present with permission to work with Temporary Protected Status.
The executive branch has the authority to provide TPS to nationals of certain countries experiencing problems that make it difficult or unsafe for them to return. Certain Haitian nationals have been granted TPS in the U.S. due to the violence, instability, and natural disasters that have impacted Haiti in recent years. This fact sheet from the American Immigration Council explains how TPS is designated and the benefits it grants.
Read more: Temporary Protected Status: An Overview
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Today is the final day of Welcoming Week 2024. From September 13 - 22, we’ve celebrated the diversity that makes our communities special, especially the contributions of immigrants. We strive to build a place where everyone belongs, no matter where they’re from.
Learn more about the state of belonging in America with the Council’s special report, which examines belonging across five life settings: family, friends, workplace, local community, and the nation.
Read more: The Belonging Barometer (Revised Edition) |
