(WEAA)— Viles Dorsainvil, co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, paints a sobering picture of what life looks like for Haitians since the end of Temporary Protected Status.
Employers have stopped hiring TPS holders, leaving many facing food insecurity, loss of healthcare and economic instability. The birthright citizenship ruling has added another layer of fear and confusion to an already fragile situation.
Dorsainvil outlines the options available — applying for asylum, self-deporting or pursuing visas in Canada, Costa Rica or Mexico — and stresses the importance of legal advice and protecting assets now. His center continues to provide legal assistance and emergency funds to those navigating the crisis.
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This interview was summarized using an AI assisted tool and edited by WEAA staff.