Nearly 70 members of Congress are urging the Biden administration to take action in response to the political and humanitarian crisis rapidly unfolding in Haiti. Lawmakers are calling on the administration to protect Haitian nationals already in the U.S. by immediately redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. They... Continue »
Eligible immigrants have begun applying for relief under the Biden administration’s recent extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). More than 242,000 Venezuelans are currently protected under the program, according to the Biden administration. Under the expansion, an additional 472,000 Venezuelan nationals will now also be... Continue »
Washington, DC – In response to the news that the Biden Administration will extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Cameroonians, the following is a statement from Douglas Rivlin, Director of Communication for America’s Voice:  “TPS is beneficial to both affected families and the United States’ interests, advancing... Continue »
Washington, DC – The following is a statement from Vanessa Cárdenas, Executive Director of America’s Voice, reacting to today’s news of a Temporary Protection Status (TPS) redesignation for Afghanistan: “We commend the Biden administration for redesignating TPS for Afghanistan, which continues their positive series of recent policy announcements. Many... Continue »
“Like Other Immigrants And Asylum Seekers, Those Who Have Fled Venezuela Don’t Want Handouts Or Special Treatment – Instead, They Want To Work And Support Themselves And Contribute More Fully To Their Communities,” Said America’s Voice Executive Director Vanessa Cárdenas The Biden administration has officially announced that it is... Continue »
Vanessa Cárdenas: “Aplaudimos a la administración Biden… quienes han huido de Venezuela no quieren limosnas ni trato especial, sino trabajar y mantenerse a sí mismos y contribuir más plenamente a sus comunidades” Washington, DC – Camilio Montoya-Gálvez, de CBS, informa esta noche que la administración Biden tiene la intención... Continue »
Vanessa Cárdenas: “We applaud the Biden administration … those who have fled Venezuela don’t want handouts or special treatment – instead they want to work and support themselves and contribute more fully to their communities.” Washington, DC – Camilo Montoya-Galvez of CBS News reports tonight that the Biden Administration... Continue »
The calls for the Biden administration to protect immigrant communities already in the U.S. through Temporary Protected Status (TPS) continue, including an immigrant worker-led rally at the White House, a video to President Biden from the children and grandchildren of essential workers, and a forceful op-ed from the speaker... Continue »
Nearly three dozen mayors and county executives from the Cities for Action coalition have added their voices to the call urging the Biden administration to designate or redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 11 countries, writing in a letter that the designations will both protect immigrants already here from... Continue »
Immigrants and allies rallied outside the White House on Wednesday to urge the Biden administration to expand protections for Cameroonian immigrants currently in the United States. The rally, led by the Cameroon Advocacy Network and local Cameroonian community, urged officials to extend and redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for... Continue »