Archive for January, 2010

Haitians Granted TPS Status in US

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

January 15, 2010 (5:00pm EST) – Statement By Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano“As part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to assist Haiti following Tuesday’s devastating earthquake, I am announcing the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This is a disaster of historic proportions and this designation will allow eligible Haitian nationals in the United States to continue living and working in our country for the next 18 months. Providing a temporary refuge for Haitian nationals who are currently in the United States and whose personal safety would be endangered by returning to Haiti is part of this Administration’s continuing efforts to support Haiti’s recovery.“At this moment of tragedy in Haiti it is tempting for people suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake to seek refuge elsewhere. But attempting to leave Haiti now will only bring more hardship to the Haitian people and nation. The international community has rallied to deliver relief to Haiti. Much has already arrived and much more is on its way. The Haitians are resilient and determined and their role in addressing this crisis in their homeland will be essential to Haiti’s future.“It is important to note that TPS will apply only to those individuals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. Those who attempt to travel to the United States after January 12, 2010 will not be eligible for TPS and will be repatriated.

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New Rules for Issuance of FL Driver’s License Effective Jan. 1, 2010

Friday, January 8th, 2010

For an Original Driver License or Identification Card, Florida law requires proof of identification, social security number and proof of residential address from all customers before a driver license or identification card can be issued. The name assigned to the social security number must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or identification card. If you have recently changed your name, update your records with the Social Security Administration before you apply for your license or identification card. Each applicant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:IMMIGRANTS:I. Primary Identification – Each immigrant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:Valid Alien Registration receipt card, (Green card, Form I-551); orI-551 stamp in passport or on I-94; orImmigration Judges Order, with the customer’s A-number, granting asylum; orI-797, with the customer’s A-number, stating the customer has been granted asylum; orI-797 or another form from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, with the customer’s A-number, stating the customer’s application for Refugee status is approvedII. Proof of Social Security NumberIII. Proof of Residential AddressNON-IMMIGRANTS:I. Primary Identification – Each non-immigrant who applies for an original driver license or identification card must submit:Employment authorization card issued by the United States Department of Justice (Form I688B or I-766); orProof of nonimmigrant classification provided by United States Department of Justice (Form I-94, not expired, with required supporting attachment(s).If in doubt regarding required documents, please bring all of your US BCIS documentation with you.). I-94s must be accompanied by a Passport. Certain classifications require additional documentation.II. Proof of Social Security Number (if issued) Non-Immigrants who have never been issued a Social Security card are not required to obtain a letter from the Social Security Administration.III. Proof of Residential Address

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