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Liberian Immigration Legislation
In partnership with local and national allies, The Advocates for Human Rights works for the extension of protection of Liberians and for enactment of legislation allowing Liberians who have lived in the U.S. under temporary protection to apply for permanent resident status.

Learn more about the Coalition for Permanent Residency and how to stand in solidarity with the Liberian community.

The United States has protected Liberians living in the U.S. from deportation since 1991. Each year, Liberians have registered for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), paying filing fees to renew their status and work authorization. In 2006, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS for Liberians. President Obama has extended Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians but it will end March 31, 2010.

The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act, S. 656, and the Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act, H.R. 2258, would allow eligible Liberians to apply for lawful permanent resident status.

  • Call on President Obama to extend Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians. DED ends on March 31, 2010. Without extension, Liberians will face deportation. 
  • Read The Advocates for Human Rights/Dorsey & Whitney Report Liberia Is Not Ready 2010.
  • Download the Liberian Immigration Policy Toolkit, including country conditions informatin, letters to elected officials, media coverage, and backgrounders on the issue.
Take Action!
Send a postcard, email or phone call to President Obama calling for extension of DED!

Contact your Senators and Member of Congress using these resources and tips.

Learn the facts about the need for Liberian legislation.

Write a letter of support for Liberians to your Congressperson.

Write a letter to your newspaper--read this example of an op-ed piece on immigration.

Introduce a city council resolution in support of Liberian immigration legislation.