Sign-On Letter Calling for TPS for Nepal
AILA Doc No. 15050603 | Dated May 5, 2015 | File Size: 1096 K
DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENTA 5/5/15 letter to DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson from 127 organizations, calling for a temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Nepal due to the massive earthquake on 4/25/15.
May 5, 2015
The Honorable Jeh Johnson
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20528
Dear Secretary Johnson:
In coalition with Nepali organizations based in the United States, including Adhikaar in New York, the
National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) are a part of a nation-wide movement to support
humanitarian efforts for Nepal. The massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Nepal has resulted in
mass death and destruction. This devastation and tragedy has touched all of our hearts as the difficult
relief efforts have begun.
NCAPA commends the Obama Administration for contributing to urgent relief efforts in Nepal. While
the U.S. is directing much-needed relief aid to Nepal, another significant way we can help limit the strain
on that country's resources is by designating Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under § 244(b)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In a very similar circumstance, after a massive earthquake in
Haiti, the Secretary of Homeland Security acted quickly to designate Haiti for TPS. That response can and
should be repeated for Nepal as soon as possible.
Section 244(b)(1)(B) allows for a TPS designation if an environmental disaster, including specifically an
earthquake, has caused a substantial temporary disruption of living conditions in the area affected such
that the country cannot adequately handle the return of its nationals; and the country has officially
requested a TPS designation.
you can find list of Organizations in this link.
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