As the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) comes to an end, integration specialist Schiller Mesidor reminds us of other U.S. options, including EB1, EB2, and EB4 visas, which can provide a path to permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) comes to an end, integration specialist Schiller Mesidor points out the existence of other U.S. options, including EB1, EB2, and EB4 visas, which can lead to permanent residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schiller Mesidor, a computer engineer specializing in artificial intelligence, criticizes the leaders of the Haitian community in the United States, accusing them of keeping migrants trapped in a narrow circle of regularization possibilities. “Unfortunately, in our community, we only present asylum, TPS, and marriage as the main paths to regularization in the U.S., while there are actually a whole bunch of other options,” he laments.Among these possibilities, he specifically mentions the EB1 visa, aimed at certain people who have shown an exceptional level of expertise or recognition in their field. According to Schiller Mesidor, several Haitians could potentially explore this category, especially in the arts, media, entrepreneurship, or new technologies. \u201cOur artists who perform from one state to another, very popular content creators could be concerned. Someone working in the media field could also qualify,\u201d he points out.The EB2 visa is also, according to Schiller Mesidor, another avenue to explore for Haitians in the United States. This category particularly concerns people with an advanced degree as well as those who can demonstrate exceptional skills in their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I know doctors who have been stuck on TPS for several years when they could be eligible for permanent residency. They\u2019re just not well-informed enough,” emphasizes Schiller Mesidor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The artificial intelligence specialist points out that candidates still need to show the value of their experience and activities in the U.S. “People who are eligible for these visas need to demonstrate their background, what they do, and the impact of their work in the U.S. Their application will be reviewed to determine if they meet the criteria set by U.S. law,” he explains.For Schiller Mesidor, the lack of information is a major obstacle within the Haitian community. “I keep saying it: if someone has a real impact in the United States in areas like health, energy, music, medicine, the economy, or technology, they should get informed about the immigration options that match their profile,” he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The engineer also talks about the EB5 program, aimed at immigrant investors. This category allows, under certain conditions, for obtaining permanent residency by making an eligible investment in the United States and helping create at least ten full-time jobs for American workers. “Entrepreneurs can also be concerned with this category,” he adds.Haitian migration advocacy in the United States: time for a new approach<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schiller Mesidor believes that the approach taken so far by some Haitian leaders and political officials to try to influence U.S. migration policy is unlikely to produce the desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShowing how many Haitian migrants are affected by this situation or how many Amazon employees have lost their jobs won\u2019t change the U.S. government\u2019s migration policy. On the contrary, it could actually reinforce their position. We need to take a different approach,\u201d he argues.For the artificial intelligence specialist, Haitian advocacy should rely more on the economic interests and investment needs of the United States. “America speaks only one language: that of money, of investment. We should have worked with the U.S. government to identify its needs and invest in those sectors. That’s what other countries do,” he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He believes that Haitian authorities should also rally diaspora investors around an investment strategy in the U.S. “Haiti doesn\u2019t even have a one-million-dollar investment in the U.S. Haitian authorities need to reach out to investors, ask if they can invest in certain sectors in the U.S. in exchange for some benefits,” he suggests.According to Schiller Mesidor, this strategy would allow the Haitian community to strengthen its influence in discussions with U.S. authorities. “There are sectors where Americans currently need investments. When your community invests in a sector where Americans need capital, it creates value. From the moment we put money on the table, they will have to listen to us,” he says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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