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Some Haitians left waiting for family-based visas to come to U.S.

September 21, 2013Development & Education

Many in Haiti fled the country in the wake of the 2010 earthquake, in some cases leaving family members behind. Those family members were supposed to follow them to the United States in short order — but bureaucracy and paperwork have intervened.

Carmine Pierre calls her 11-year-old son Marc Kelly in Haiti. She hasn't seen him since he was five. (Photo: Amy Bracken)

Why Some Haitians Are Still Waiting on Family-based Visas to Come to the US

September 21, 2013Conflict & Justice

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