Post from NAFCON – National Alliance for Filipino Concerns
The decision to grant Temporary Protected Status for the Philippines is being discussed now in Washington D.C. Please call and write to the Department of State in support of TPS Now!
TPS creates an opportunity for undocumented and out of status Filipino immigrants in the U.S. to better contribute to the greatly needed typhoon relief and rehabilitation effort by offering protection from deportation, authorization to work, and the possibility of overseas travel. For more info on TPS Click Here.
Below are instructions to call, email and write a letter to the Department of State.
To call dial: 202-647-4000 and press 4 and say “I would like a line to Secretary Kerri’s that will accept my comment regarding Temporary Protected Status for the Philippines,” then use the script below to leave your message:
“Hello. I’m (say YOUR NAME), from (say YOUR CITY and STATE). I am calling to urge your office to recommend to DHS to designate Temporary Protected Status for the Philippines. 4.1 Million Filipinos are displaced due to Typhoon. We should help the relief effort by halting Filipino deportation. The Philippines cannot absorb deportees from the U.S. Thank you.”
TO EMAIL: Go to DOS website here
Input information as follows:
Email: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
Topic: Messages of Support
Subject: TPS for all of Philippines NOW
Message:
“Hello. I’m (say YOUR NAME), from (say YOUR CITY and STATE). I am emailing to urge your office to recommend to DHS to designate Temporary Protected Status for the Philippines. 4.1 Million Filipinos are displaced due to Typhoon. We should help the relief effort by halting Filipino deportation. The Philippines cannot absorb deportees from the U.S. Thank you.
To send a letter:
Here are the letter writing directions:
1. Create two copies of a personal crafted email or letter addressed to both A/S Richard and Sec. John Kerry ASAP
2. Using example letter and personalize with stories and your own language
3. If possible have a leader of your organization sign-off on it
4. If possible put it on letterhead, add a signature, and attach as a pdf. or doc. File
5. Put “URGENT REQUEST FOR TPS” in the subject line
6. Email A/S Richard letter directly to: Jessica Blanche, blanchej@state.gov and PRM-StaffAssistant@state.gov Richard’s assistants
7. CC: David Foran, forandm@state.gov; Suzanne Sheldon, SheldonSA@state.gov; James Bean, BeanJW@state.gov, and Molly Groom, Molly.Groom@hq.dhs.gov
8. BCC: Irene Jor, irene@domesticworkers.org (who will track letters sent)
9. Also send Kerry letter to Irene so she can arrange delivery to Kerry
10. Encourage other organizations and prominent individuals in your network to do these letters
———————EXAMPLE LETTER BELOW——— PLEASE MAKE SURE TO DELETE OUR GUIDES IN RED—-
[Assigned Date]
For Letter 1 to A/S Richard Address to:
Anne Richard, Assistant Secretary of State
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Dear Assistant Secretary Richard,
For Letter 2 to John Kerry Address to :
John F. Kerry, Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Dear Secretary Kerry,
Positive Opening:
I thank you for your time and consideration on this very important matter.
Introduction of individual/ organization and who is represented if applicable
I am writing on behalf of the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON), an alliance comprised of several hundred members from 30 member organizations that are based in over 23 cities throughout the U.S.
Demand/Request for TPS for entire country
NAFCON urges your office to recommend to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) be designated for the entire country of the Philippines.
Explanation of why TPS is important to you and/or your oragnization
4.1 Million Filipinos are displaced due to Typhoon. We should help the relief effort by halting Filipino deportation. The Philippines cannot absorb deportees from the U.S. Thank you.
Reiterate Request
Given these reasons, I respectfully reiterate the request for your office to recommend to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) be designated for the entire country of the Philippines.
Sincerely,
(NAME AND SIGNATURE)
DISASTER SUPPORT NETWORK FOR THE PHILIPPINES 