The difference in terms between "migrant" and "immigrant" is that "immigrant" denotes permanent residency. The Haitians in Springfield are here legally, but have no permanent status--they've been allowed in by law under Temporary Protected Status that for Haitians under current law will expire in 2026. That status may be extended again, …
The difference in terms between "migrant" and "immigrant" is that "immigrant" denotes permanent residency. The Haitians in Springfield are here legally, but have no permanent status--they've been allowed in by law under Temporary Protected Status that for Haitians under current law will expire in 2026. That status may be extended again, or they may ultimately be granted a different more permanent form of residency. But for now "migrant" remains the precise term.
The difference in terms between "migrant" and "immigrant" is that "immigrant" denotes permanent residency. The Haitians in Springfield are here legally, but have no permanent status--they've been allowed in by law under Temporary Protected Status that for Haitians under current law will expire in 2026. That status may be extended again, or they may ultimately be granted a different more permanent form of residency. But for now "migrant" remains the precise term.
https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-temporary-protected-status
Thank you for the facts, Andrew.