The termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in the United States is set to take effect on Feb. 3. This decision will destabilize thousands of law-abiding families in Ohio — undermining local economies and endangering people who cannot return safely.

At present, TPS protects approximately 330,000 Haitians living in the United States. These individuals have relied on TPS for legal status and security, and Springfield, Ohio is home to around 12,000 Haitians. The scheduled termination of TPS will directly affect many of them, raising concerns about their future residency and stability. It will also impact the Springfield economy. TPS holders are authorized workers filling existing labor gaps.

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Matt Bevere

Matt Bevere is a ministry consultant serving the Great Lakes Region with the National Association of Evangelicals and resides in Canton, Ohio. In his role he works to support and equip church leaders and ministries across the region, bringing insight from his work at the intersection of faith and community engagement. Prior to serving as a ministry consultant, Bevere was an assistant professor of practical theology for two decades at Ashland Theological Seminary. He holds a D.Min. from Ashland Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from Duquesne University.

Viles Dorsainvil

Viles Dorsainvil is a Moravian pastor and missionary and the co-founder and executive director of the Haitian Community Help & Support Center in Springfield, Ohio, where he provides pastoral leadership and community support to Haitian immigrants and families through faith-based advocacy and practical assistance.