Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on Friday in a press release that she will terminate ‘temporary protected status’ (TPS) for the country of Haiti. The TPS designation for Haiti ends on Aug. 3, 2025, and the termination will go into effect on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
There are roughly 520,000 Haitians currently living in the US.
“This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary,” a DHS spokesperson said regarding the move. “The environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home.
“We encourage these individuals to take advantage of the Department’s resources in returning to Haiti, which can be arranged through the CBP Home app. Haitian nationals may pursue lawful status through other immigration benefit requests, if eligible.”