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Her Excellency Madame Ellen Johnson Sirleaf visits Colorado for Afrik Impact 2019, an annual event sponsored by African Leadership Group.
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Minister Wilson K. Tarpeh
Who Is The New Minister of Commerce?
Professor Wilson K. Tarpeh is a financial expert and administrator with over thirty-six (36) years of executive level experience in both private and public sectors, at home and abroad. Prominent among these positions are; President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agricultural & Cooperative Development Bank (ACDB), the Executive Director of the African Development Bank Group, Minister of Finance, Executive Director of the Financial Sector Reform Secretariat, Office of the President of Liberia; Managing Director of the Atlantic Finance Corporation (AFC), Executive Vice President for Africa, DNR Investment Group. Prof. Tarpeh also consulted with the ADB, the United Nations Development Program, the European Union, United States Treasury, and the Government of Mozambique, among many. (More)
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You are a DED holder from Liberia, your protection will end on this date.from Liberia expires on EDLiberia – the US government has announced that Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for people .
March 31, 2019.
What happens next?
You will need to change your status or leave the United States by March 31, 2019. If you do nothing, you will risk arrest and deportation.
Can I still work?
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says this new decision allows you to work during the “transitional period” from March 31, 2018, to March 31, 2019.
You are eligible for employment authorization during the 12-month transitional period if you:
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have continuously resided in the United States since Oct. 1, 2002, and
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are a current beneficiary under DED for Liberia
If you are eligible, you may request work authorization by filing a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
Do I need a new EAD?
If your current employment authorization document (EAD) expired on March 31, 2018, it will be automatically extended for six months, until September 30. If you are still eligible for work authorization but your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) has expired, you should file for a renewal. If you want to work after September 30, 2018, file for renewal now. Find more information on this page.
What about my employer?
You may show your expired EAD and a copy of the Federal Register notice to employers or government officials. Employers may rely on the Federal Register notice as evidence that your EAD is still valid.
If your employers have questions about the automatic EAD extension, they may contact:
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USCIS Form I-9 Support: 888-464-4218 or
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U.S. Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Employer Hotline: 800-255-8155
If you have questions or concerns yourself about the EAD extension, call the Office of Special Council Employee Hotline at 800-255-7688.
What if I want to travel?
If you want to travel outside the United States and return before the
expiration date, you must file for advance parole. Advance parole gives you permission to leave the United States and return during a specified period. To request advance parole, you must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document.
What happens when DED Liberia expires?
When your DED expires, your legal status will go back to what it was before. You can apply to change your status or you can leave the United States.
What can I do?
You can meet with a lawyer
If you can, the best thing to do is meet with a lawyer. You can search for a low-cost lawyer on ImmigrationLawHelp.com or on the CLINIC legal directory.
If you cannot meet a lawyer in person, LegalZoom is a reputable website that will give you a one-hour free consultation with a lawyer. This means you can meet online for one hour with an immigration lawyer or legal aide. If you do this, make sure you have all of your questions ready ahead of time and someone to interpret for you if you need. After your one-hour consultation, they will try to have you sign up as a paid client. Do not sign anything unless you have money to pay for the lawyer.
What if I can’t meet with a lawyer? What if I can’t afford a lawyer?
We know many individuals cannot meet with a lawyer. Here is more information to help you understand your options. This is not legal advice but instead information to help you consider your choices.
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What is DED and How Does It Affect Me?
I feel this is my home’: Hundreds protest in Washington to support immigrants with temporary protected status; “The Liberia that I knew and grew up in is not the Liberia of today,” she said.
DED Liberia – when does my DED expire?
DED Granted Country - Liberia
Current DED Expiration Date:March 31, 2019
DED Period:April 1, 2018, through
March 31, 2019
EADs Auto-Extended Through:Sept. 30, 2018
Federal Register Notice Citation:83 FR 13767
DED has continued to be extended for Liberians since that initial period and was set to expire on
March 31, 2018.
On March 27, 2018, President Trump, This 12-month transitional period of DED allows affected individuals to arrange for their departure from the United States, or seek an alternative lawful immigration status in the United States, if eligible, before DED ends on
March 31, 2019.
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Liberia In The News
With Only One Female in The Liberian Senate, Ruling CDC Puts Forth An All-Male Aspirants List; Eyes Now on Opposition Bloc
With Only One Female in The Liberian Senate, Ruling CDC Puts Forth An All-Male Aspirants List; Eyes Now on Opposition Bloc
Monrovia – The ruling Coalition for Democratic Change sent the social medium Facebook into
a frenzy since releasing its listing of fifteen candidates set to contest the Midterm Senatorial
elections on December 8, 2020.
The noticeable omission of female candidates did not go unnoticed. It is a problem, not just from
the ruling party but the opposition as well, says Karweaye Sr. Seltue. “In Liberia,
Former VP Boakai Mourns Cllr. Brumskine’s Death
Liberia: The Real Facts Surrounding African Union’s Sanctions Over Liberia’s Failure to Pay Dues
Monrovia – Last February, FrontPageAfrica reported that Liberia was at risk of being sanctioned by the African Union unless it settles its indebtedness to the continent’s governing body. Prior to his departure, multiple sources confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Gbezohnga Milton Findley sent several communications to the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, prevailing on the ministry to settle
Liberia: Collaborate to End Proliferation of Small Arms in ECOWAS Region
Protest Disrupts Court Activities at Temple of Justice
As aggrieved workers demand 11 months ‘harmonized’ Liberian dollars salaries
Chief Justice Francis Saye Korkpor on early Thursday morning, September 10, saw himself in an unexpected and embarrassing situation when his convoy, upon arrival at the Temple of Justice, was prevented access to the parking lot.
The Chief Justice’s convoy was prevented access after aggrieved workers of the Judiciary launched a protest, titled, ‘Bring Back our Liberian Dollars Salaries’, right
Gov’t Receives US$23M Boost for Cocoa Sector
Liberia’s Charles Taylor bid to move prison rejected
A special court in Sierra Leone has rejected a bid by convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor to be moved from a British prison citing coronavirus risk, AFP news agency reports. Taylor had said the coronavirus pandemic in the UK was a big threat to his life and wanted to be moved to a “safe third country”, the agency reports.
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Africa: Chadwick Boseman - in Celebration of a Life Well Lived
Africa: Chadwick Boseman - in Celebration of a Life Well Lived
By Andrew Chatora
When posterity gets to write the history of Black icons, then Chadwick Boseman's name will forever be permanently etched in the top echelons of Black people's hall of fame folklore.
I woke up to the sad news of his passing on in the early hours of Saturday morning 29th August 2020. For one so unassuming, none would have ever known Boseman was privately battling colon cancer for four years, since 2016. Yet in recent months, I saw pictures of him visiting young children with cancer at
Africa: Chadwick Boseman - in Celebration of a Life Well Lived
Sauti Sol: How do celebrities deal with mental health issues?
David Mathenge, popularly known as Nameless, an Afro-pop artist from Kenya and Bien-Amie of Sauti Sol share their journey on how music, fame, and growth gave them an awakening on men’s mental health.
Mental health in Nigeria: Hauwa Ojeifo's 24/7 helpline for women
People think you can pray things away
Newslinks & Affliations
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COLOSUS - Conference of Liberian Organizations in Southwestern United States
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Africa: Chadwick Boseman - in Celebration of a Life Well Lived
Two Young Liberians to Launch New Book on Overcoming Tough Times
Two young Liberians have announced the launch of a mind-expanding, motivational, well-researched and experience-rich, life-changing book that provides pathways to psychologically overcoming crisis.
The lead author of the book, Dr. Charles Gbollie, who is also an educator and a motivational speaker, said the virtual launch is expected to take place on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 12:00 noon, Liberian time, on Zoom.
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BBNaija: Nigerians blast Erica fans for opening GoFundMe account, donating over $14k to her after disqualification
“Las las, this life no balance”, this among others were some of the reactions that trailed the GoFundMe campaign launched for disqualified Big Brother Naija Season 5 Housemate, Erica Ngozi Nlewedim.Barely 3 hours after her disqualification, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by fans to support her “dreams”, Vanguard reported that more than $9,000 was raised.
Kanvee Adams to Celebrate AFRIMA Awards At Home
Sets record of being the first Liberian to win AFRIMA awards
The Bethel Cathedral of Hope, located along the Tubman Boulevard, particularly in Congo Town, is expected to come live on December 8 as Kanvee Gaines Adams, Liberia’s top Gospel recording artist, celebrates her two prestigious musical awards won in Nigeria recently.
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