WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the re-registration deadline from May 2, 2014 to July 22, 2014 for Haitian nationals who have already been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and seek to maintain that status for an additional 18 months. USCIS strongly encourages Haitian TPS beneficiaries to apply as soon as possible.…
The Embassy of Haiti to the United States reminds the Haitian community, that the deadline for re-registration of Temporary Protect Status (TPS) will expire on May 2, 2014. In this context, all Haitian nationals who currently hold TPS must re-register with U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before the deadline. All additional information about…
The Embassy of Haiti informs the public that the Passport Unit will be closed from 11-21 April 2014 due to equipment setup for a new system. During that period the Consular service will not be able to receive emergency passport applications. In addition, Note that there will be no consular services provided on Saturday…
TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE The Father of the Nation (1743- 1803) Toussaint L’Ouverture’s name indicated his purpose in life, to give his people an “opening to a better life.” L’Ouverture is remembered as the Father of the Nation, charting the course first for emancipation, and later independence, leading to the uprising of slaves, which erupted in 1791.…
“BélO is a socially-minded, Haitian-born singer-songwriter powerfully delivering jazz and world beat inflected reggae in French and Creole.” —The Huffington Post Belo at the Artisphere on Friday, April 11, presented in partnership with the Francophonie Festival 2014 Haitian artist BélO has been hailed as one of Haiti’s musical ambassadors to the world. He uses his…
Ambassador Altidor visited Enarts in Haiti to strengthen the relations between the Embassy and Enarts. Ambassador Altidor participated in the signing ceremony of the rebuilding of the Facultes des Sciences Haiti. PHOTO GALLERY
On Thursday, March 27, Embassy staff members joined over one hundred young Haitian professionals ranging from college students to mid-level professionals at Bohemian Caverns for a networking event. The event was organized and hosted by Anabelle Pierre, and Marc Alain Boucicault, two young Haitian professionals working and studying in Washington D.C. The invited speaker Cleve…
Friday, March 21 was the highly anticipated Grande Fête de la Francophonie. The Embassy set its stage with a delectable Haitian culinary experience, a great introduction to the country. Over thirty-five embassies represented, the Grande fête presented a wonderful mélange of francophone cultures from all over the world, including performances from the musical groups Jomion…
On Friday, March 14, 2014, The Brookings-LSE Project on International Displacement and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) hosted a discussion on the humanitarian and development challenges that accompany efforts to resolve the large-scale displacement crises that emerge after natural disasters. Drawing in particular on experiences in Haiti and the results of a new Brookings-IOM…
On Friday, March 14, Ambassador Altidor and his staff welcomed Jeff Remington, Life Science educator and his students to the Embassy. The students travelled from Pennsylvania to DC for a special visit to the Embassy. Although they have been raising money for their Haiti project, and sharing lessons with many Haitian students in Haiti, for…