By Christopher M Peeks September 28, 2024
Since taking office, the Biden administration has issued 535 executive orders on immigration, resulting in an accelerated influx of Haitian immigrants into the United States. As of September 24, 2024, an estimated 852,000 reside in the country. This number continues to rise each month due to various programs.
One significant program is the Humanity Parole Program for Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians, and Venezuelans, which the President announced in January 2023. The program aims to provide immigrants with "safe and orderly pathways to the United States," allowing up to 30,000 to enter each month. Since its inception, around 210,000 Haitians have arrived.
Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department have implemented several programs that have contributed to the increase in Haitian immigrants. For instance, starting in May 2021, President Biden raised the cap on yearly refugees from 15,000 to 62,500, currently standing at 125,000. This program includes numerous benefits funded by U.S. taxpayers, such as financial assistance, medical examinations, English language classes, job training, housing support, and cultural orientation.
Moreover, the immigrants are eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), which provides a $900 one-time payment upon arrival and a monthly stipend of $230 for individuals ($600 for a family) for the first year. They also receive assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food purchases and essential health services, or RMA. Job placement opportunities are also provided. As of September 17, 2024, the average hourly salary for a Refugee in the United States is $19.56, with hourly wages ranging from $9.13 to $37.26 across the country. Additionally, refugees may be eligible for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The exact number of Haitians in the United States is challenging to determine. Border patrol agents encountered 76,000 immigrants attempting to cross in 2023 and 53,000 in 2022, while the Coast Guard encountered 7,000 in 2022 and 5,100 in 2023.
The number of new immigrants is straining government services to a breaking point. Hospitals in rural counties, already facing financial strains, now have to find funds to cover the medical costs of migrants. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHR) is also challenged to provide for unaccounted-for children. Additionally, there's a lack of resources to pay for translators, and state and local governments are overwhelmed.
A recent video from Harris's 2018 senatorial campaign showed her chanting, "No Deportation, More Education." as "Border Czar", she is now making her first visit to the Southern Border. The Vice President repeats her, "values have not changed." Her lack of actions has proved her words. With her as President, the programs will not change, and she will continue to ignore the Southern Border. The choice for President has never been more apparent.
Christopher M Peeks
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Well done
Excellent article and wonderful research. Thank you for speaking the truth. Bravo!!
This has got to end. We’re not even taking care of our own citizens.
Oh Wow!