Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection Status for Haitians

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around 520,000 Haitians currently living in the U.S. This status is set to expire on August 3, 2025, with the final deadline on September 2, 2025.

A DHS spokesperson commented, “This move reinforces the integrity of the immigration system, ensuring that temporary protection is, indeed, temporary.” They added that conditions in Haiti have improved to a point where it is considered safe for citizens to return home. Haitians under TPS are encouraged to utilize departmental resources available for their return, specifically the CBP Home App.

Following an evaluation of a report from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the decision to revoke TPS was made, indicating Haiti no longer qualifies under the criteria for this status.

Sources within DHS indicate that Haitians affected by this change are being urged to use the CBP Home app, which may offer assistance with safe departures, including free flights and a $1,000 bonus for those exiting the country.

The TPS program was established by Congress in the Immigration Act of 1990 to provide safety for residents from countries facing disasters, wars, or exceptionally hazardous conditions.

The Trump administration’s recent actions reflect a broader initiative to reduce TPS designations as part of efforts to fortify border control and address immigration policy established during the Biden administration.

In January 2025, just before taking office, President Joe Biden granted TPS to Venezuelans, marking the country from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026.

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesman for USCIS, confirmed that the removal of TPS status for Haitian nationals would impact about 520,000 individuals residing in the United States.