Masood, a pseudonym, is among the 7,000 Syrian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the United States today. Masood is an accountant living in Texas and recently got married. According to many of his colleagues and friends, Masood is hardworking and always friendly.
Decision Follows Sustained Advocacy by Syrian American Organizations with Congress and Trump Administration
(Washington, D.C. - July 31, 2019) Tomorrow, August 1, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will announce its decision whether to renew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrians. Today, 7,000 Syrians in the United States are on TPS and an additional 7,000 Syrians in the U.S. who would benefit from redesignation of TPS.
I came to Lebanon in the summer of 1990 to hide from my friends and neighbors in my hometown of Aleppo. I believed I did well on my Baccalaureate exams, but I was afraid of disappointing my loved ones if I had not, so, I hid in the beautiful city of Beirut and waited for my test results.
Monzer Shakally is a dental student who came to the US 6 years ago. Last year, Monzer shared his incredible
journey with us, and we caught up with him recently to see how things are going.
Read his previous stories here: https://arcsyria.org/article/monzer-ive-always-wanted-democracy
Coalition Urges New USCIS Acting Director to Extend Protected Status for Syrians
June 19, 2019