Language barriers and Haitian job searches: why access matters

Nearly 44% of Haitian immigrants (age 5+) reported speaking English less than “very well” in 2022—similar to immigrants overall. Limited English proficiency is consistently tied to lower wages and slower advancement; across major metros, workers proficient in English earn 17% to 135% more than LEP workers.   

Federal research on “New Americans” finds common employment barriers include LEP, non-recognition of foreign credentials, and difficulty navigating licensing systems—all issues your services directly address (translation, interpreting, document formatting, and interview prep). 

Bottom line: pairing ESOL with professional translation/interpreting materially improves job search outcomes for Haitian newcomers. 

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