Overview:
The Department of Homeland Security, under the Trump administration, will terminate Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status designation, affecting thousands of Haitian nationals in the U.S.
Editorial Note: This is a developing story.
The Trump administration announced Friday that it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals, declaring that conditions in Haiti have improved enough for safe return. The designation is set to expire on Aug. 3, with termination taking full effect on Sept. 2, 2025.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated that the decision resulted from a thorough review by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, conducted in coordination with the State Department. Officials determined that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirements for TPS.
“This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary,” said a DHS spokesperson. “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.”
Haitians under TPS are advised to use the CBP Home app to report their departure or seek other legal immigration pathways, if eligible.
TPS was originally granted to Haitians following the 2010 earthquake and extended repeatedly due to natural disasters and civil unrest. Critics of the decision argue that Haiti remains unstable and faces persistent insecurity, which raises concerns about the potential for forced returns.
The Trump administration’s move adds to its broader efforts to restrict humanitarian protections and reduce immigration across categories, despite backlash from advocates and the Haitian Diaspora.