Sep 20, 2024 · Reporting by the Springfield News-Sun has documented that the influx of Haitian immigrants picked up during the pandemic, when local employers were desperate for workers.

Jan 27, 2025 · Despite legally migrating to the U.S. under the country’s Temporary Protected Status program, many of the thousands of Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, are fearful President Donald Trump’s promised migration crackdown will soon include them.

Sep 13, 2024 · Haitian immigrants have moved to Springfield, Ohio, in recent years, seeing an opportunity to rebuild in the area after escaping mass violence and poverty back home in Haiti.

Sep 19, 2024 · Mayor Rob Rue told CNN the city’s population has grown about 25% over the past three years, in part due to the arrival of Haitian immigrants. Between 12,000 and 15,000 immigrants are living...

Sep 12, 2024 · Haitian immigrants in the area face challenges related to driving legally, including language barriers, a lack of resources describing the process available in Haitian Creole and...

Sep 20, 2024 · The mayor and city officials have consistently noted Haitian immigrants are residing in Springfield legally under the Immigration Parole Program, which the Biden administration launched in...

Sep 14, 2024 · Over the last few years, many immigrants from Haiti have settled in Springfield, Ohio, drawn by the low cost of living and plentiful jobs. But the pace and volume of Haitian newcomers...

Oct 12, 2023 · As increasing numbers of Haitian immigrants move to Springfield, schools, health care providers, social service agencies and non profits are working to assist them. An estimated 5,000 to...