VOICED : EEUU pone fin a permiso temporal TPS para haitianos

The Trump administration announced the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, which will end in July 2019. This decision affects approximately 50,000 Haitians residing legally in the U.S. The TPS was initially granted to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake that caused massive casualties and displacement. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security had previously indicated that Haiti might not be redesignated for TPS due to changing conditions. TPS is a U.S. congressional mechanism designed to protect immigrants from countries experiencing natural disasters or armed conflicts.

What was the announced end date for the TPS program for Haitians?

• July 2019

• March 2021

• January 2018

• December 2020

How many Haitians were residing in the U.S. under the TPS program?

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What was the reason given for not redesignating Haiti for TPS?

• Lack of U.S. resources

• New immigration policies

• Improved conditions in Haiti

• Political changes in the U.S.

When was TPS initially granted to Haiti?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

What is the primary purpose of the TPS program?

• To provide permanent residency

• To facilitate family reunification

• To offer temporary protection from deportation

• To grant work visas