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South Florida father gets green card after decades of fighting, waiting
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tania Francois , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The parents, who were born in Haiti, have been in the United States for over 25 years. A family's long wait for permanent legal status has finally come to an end.
A family's long wait for permanent legal status has finally come to an end. The parents, who were born in Haiti, have been in the United States for over 25 years. Their children, including a son who serves in the US Army, were born in the US.
The family's journey to secure legal status involved advocating for themselves and others. Further details about their story are available. A significant development has occurred, with a green card being granted to the father after decades of uncertainty.
The family's experience has been documented, providing insight into their struggle for permanent status.
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Category: real-estate ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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