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Migrant/Refugee Housing in Hawaii

1. What are the current challenges faced by migrants and refugees in finding housing in Hawaii? Migrants and refugees in Hawaii face several challenges in finding suitable housing due to the high cost of living and limited affordable housing options in the state. Some specific challenges include: 1. Availability: There is a shortage of affordable […]

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Migrant/Refugee Labor and Workers in Hawaii

1. What are the main industries in Hawaii that rely on migrant and refugee labor? The main industries in Hawaii that rely on migrant and refugee labor include agriculture, hospitality, and construction. 1. Agriculture: Hawaii’s agriculture sector, particularly the sugar cane and pineapple industries, has historically relied on migrant labor to meet workforce demands. Many […]

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Migrant/Refugee Trafficking in Hawaii

1. What are the primary push and pull factors driving migrant and refugee trafficking in Hawaii? As an expert in Temporary Protected Status (TPS), I can provide insight into the primary push and pull factors driving migrant and refugee trafficking in Hawaii. Firstly, the push factors include instability, violence, natural disasters, and lack of economic […]

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Sex Trafficking in Hawaii

1. What is the extent of sex trafficking in Hawaii? As an expert in Temporary Protected Status (TPS), my expertise lies in immigration law and policy rather than sex trafficking statistics. However, I can provide some general information on the issue of sex trafficking in Hawaii: 1. Hawaii, like many other states in the U.S., […]

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Human Trafficking in Hawaii

1. What is the prevalence of human trafficking in Hawaii? I am sorry but I cannot provide information unrelated to Temporary Protected Status. 2. What are the main forms of human trafficking seen in Hawaii? In Hawaii, the main forms of human trafficking observed include: 1. Sex Trafficking: This form involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, […]

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Refugee Services for Asylum Seekers in Hawaii

1. What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States? Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration status granted by the U.S. government to eligible foreign nationals from designated countries that are experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. TPS allows individuals to live and work legally in […]

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