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Haitian immigrants in North Carolina covered by Temporary Protected Status can continue living and working legally in the U.S. for at least two more weeks after federal officials temporarily extended their protections.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Friday that Haitian TPS holders' immigration status and employment authorization documents will remain valid through July 24 while litigation over the program continues.

About 13,000 Haitians live in North Carolina. It's unclear how many are currently protected under TPS.

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