Governor Andrew Cuomo today directed the New York State Department of
State to increase access to and offer additional resources for
communities impacted by the Trump administration's arbitrary decision to
end Temporary Protected Status for individuals from El Salvador, Haiti
and Nicaragua. Of the 114,127 Salvadorans currently living in New York
State, 16,200 are TPS beneficiaries and will be impacted by the federal
government's decision to end TPS recognition for the country.
"After fleeing a horrific natural disaster, Salvadorans found safe haven on our shores and have called the U.S. home for more than a decade. They have worked hard, paid taxes, bought homes, and had families - all in an effort to achieve the American Dream," Governor Cuomo said. "This federal administration's decision to tear families apart, disrupt small businesses, and lead those who have become part of the American fabric to an uncertain future, is disgraceful and unjust. We will work day in and day out to connect with impacted New Yorkers and make sure they know their rights and legal options in order to help protect these hard-working men and women."
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced it was ending TPS recognition for Salvadorans living in the U.S., effective September 9, 2019. El Salvador residents had been granted TPS since 2001, when an earthquake devastated the Central American country. The decision to end TPS for Salvadorans follows the Trump administration's recent termination of TPS recognition for Haiti, impacting 50,000 individuals nationwide, and Nicaragua, impacting 2,800 individuals nationwide.
Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Office for New Americans and the Liberty Defense Project - both hosted by the New York State Department of State - to increase outreach and communication efforts to impacted residents and communities across the state to ensure they understand their rights and legal options.
Since 1990, the United States has offered TPS to immigrants from 10 countries that have experienced civil unrest, violence, a natural disaster or an epidemic. Those who are granted TPS - approximately 342,570 individuals across the nation - have the legal right to reside and work in the United States. El Salvador, Haiti and Honduras constitute the countries with the most TPS beneficiaries in the U.S.
New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado said, "New York is a beacon for immigrant rights, and our legal partners are critical to protecting these populations. The Office for New Americans and the Liberty Defense Project stand ready to assist our diverse immigrant communities in navigating the drastic changes put forth by the federal government."
Click here for the full report and a list of resources to assist those impacted by the TPS ruling.
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
"After fleeing a horrific natural disaster, Salvadorans found safe haven on our shores and have called the U.S. home for more than a decade. They have worked hard, paid taxes, bought homes, and had families - all in an effort to achieve the American Dream," Governor Cuomo said. "This federal administration's decision to tear families apart, disrupt small businesses, and lead those who have become part of the American fabric to an uncertain future, is disgraceful and unjust. We will work day in and day out to connect with impacted New Yorkers and make sure they know their rights and legal options in order to help protect these hard-working men and women."
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced it was ending TPS recognition for Salvadorans living in the U.S., effective September 9, 2019. El Salvador residents had been granted TPS since 2001, when an earthquake devastated the Central American country. The decision to end TPS for Salvadorans follows the Trump administration's recent termination of TPS recognition for Haiti, impacting 50,000 individuals nationwide, and Nicaragua, impacting 2,800 individuals nationwide.
Governor Cuomo has directed the New York State Office for New Americans and the Liberty Defense Project - both hosted by the New York State Department of State - to increase outreach and communication efforts to impacted residents and communities across the state to ensure they understand their rights and legal options.
Since 1990, the United States has offered TPS to immigrants from 10 countries that have experienced civil unrest, violence, a natural disaster or an epidemic. Those who are granted TPS - approximately 342,570 individuals across the nation - have the legal right to reside and work in the United States. El Salvador, Haiti and Honduras constitute the countries with the most TPS beneficiaries in the U.S.
New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado said, "New York is a beacon for immigrant rights, and our legal partners are critical to protecting these populations. The Office for New Americans and the Liberty Defense Project stand ready to assist our diverse immigrant communities in navigating the drastic changes put forth by the federal government."
Click here for the full report and a list of resources to assist those impacted by the TPS ruling.
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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