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Press Statement December 13, 2022

Registration for the Ethiopia TPS Process Begins

The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC) welcomes the commencement yesterday of the registration process of Ethiopians wishing to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) following the posting of a Federal Register notice by USCIS. This document provides information about registering for TPS under Ethiopia’s designation.

Press Statement December 8, 2022

ECDC Welcomes the Temporary Protected Status Decision for Haiti

The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC) welcomes the decision to re-designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for 18 months in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis and violence unfolding in the country. This designation will relieve thousands of Haitians in the country at risk of deportation and allow for an opportunity to seek employment authorization, which will reduce economic burdens on this community.

In the news November 24, 2022

New Refugees Celebrate First Thanksgiving in the U.S.

Voice of America produced a story about refugees from around the world who resettled in the Washington area getting together to celebrate their first Thanksgiving in the United States, hosted by ECDC's African Community Center DC Metro.