Eligibility Screening

Answer six quick questions

This is not legal advice — it's a starting point to help you understand your options. Nothing you enter is reviewed by an attorney automatically.

Question 1 of 6 · Time in the U.S.

Have you lived in the U.S. continuously for 10 years or more?

Long-Term Presence — General Info

What this can mean

10+ years here plus a close citizen or green card holder family member can sometimes open a pathway called Cancellation of Removal. It usually comes up after removal proceedings start.

Proof you've lived here 10+ years (leases, pay stubs, school or medical records)
Any immigration paperwork you have (TPS approvals, I-94s)
Info about your citizen or green card holder family members

This pathway is complex. A licensed attorney can walk you through your options.

Question 2 of 6 · Family

Do you have a parent, sibling, or child (of any age) who is a U.S. citizen or green card holder?

Extended Family Ties — General Info

What this can mean

A citizen or green card holder parent, sibling, or child can sometimes sponsor you — though it can take years. An attorney can tell you if this applies to you.

Proof of the family relationship (birth certificates, etc.)
Your relative's proof of citizenship or green card
Your relative's mailing address

Family-based categories can take years. A licensed attorney can give you a realistic timeline.

Question 3 of 6 · Family

Are you married to a U.S. citizen or green card holder?

Marriage-Based Pathway — General Info

What this can mean

A citizen or green card holder spouse can sometimes petition for you. This is general info, not a decision about your case.

Your marriage certificate
Proof of an ongoing relationship (photos, joint accounts, etc.)
Your immigration paperwork (TPS notice, I-94)

Only a licensed attorney can confirm this pathway applies and file it correctly.

Question 4 of 6 · Employment

Are you currently employed in the U.S.?

Employment-Based Options — General Info

What this can mean

Having a job doesn't guarantee a pathway, but some jobs can support sponsorship. An attorney can tell you if yours might.

Your offer letter and pay in writing
Recent pay stubs and your job duties
Whether your employer has sponsored anyone before

Not every job qualifies. An attorney can tell you honestly if it's worth pursuing.

Question 5 of 6 · Safety

Are you worried about your safety if you had to return to Haiti?

Safety Concerns About Returning — General Info

What this can mean

General fear about Haiti is different from an asylum claim, which needs a fear tied to you personally. It can still matter for other protections — an attorney can help you figure out what applies.

Write down what worries you about returning
Keep any evidence tied to your situation (threats, records)
Note the date you last entered the U.S.

If your fear is specific to you, timing matters — talk to an attorney soon.

Question 6 of 6 · Victim Protection

Have you ever been a victim of a crime or exploitative work conditions in the U.S.?

Crime & Exploitation Protections — General Info

What this can mean

Victims of certain crimes who cooperate with police may qualify for protection. Haven't reported yet? That's okay — an attorney can talk it through.

What happened, when, and who was involved
A police report number, if one exists
Contact info for the officer or agency, if any

An attorney can confirm if you qualify and help you decide how to report safely.

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You may have one or more potential paths to explore

Based on your answers, the general pathways above may be worth discussing with a licensed attorney. Below is a summary of what you flagged, plus where to get real help.

This is not legal advice. Project Shelter is not a law firm. Nothing here is a case evaluation — only a licensed attorney or DOJ-accredited representative can tell you what actually applies to your situation.

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Immigration law is complex — you may still have options

These four questions don't capture every possible pathway. A licensed attorney can review your full situation for free or low-cost through the resources below.

This is not legal advice. Project Shelter is not a law firm. Only a licensed attorney or DOJ-accredited representative can tell you what applies to your situation.

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