How ending TPS for Haitians is affecting thousands of children living in the United States

"I've never had to navigate the world as an undocumented adult," Isma said. "Every time I went to that job interview and they asked for work permit, I've had it. Every time I drove, I drove legally with a license. Every time I went past a law enforcement officer, I knew that I had the ability to be here legally present and that's going to change in a year and a half," she said.

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Stress, fear of losing parents or being forcibly relocated to Haiti while experiencing elevated levels of anxiety can leave long-term impacts, said Lawrence Palinkas, professor of social policy and health at the University of Southern California.

"You will likely see instances of anxiety, depressed aspects, disruption in behavior, and [low] performance in school. There will be a period of stress in terms of the relocation itself", Palinkas told VOA.

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