On February 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 500,000 Haitians residing in the United States.
This decision means that starting August 3, 2025, TPS beneficiaries will lose their authorization to live and work legally in the U.S., potentially facing deportation.
The DHS cited improved conditions in Haiti as the reason, but human rights groups and Haitian community leaders have criticized the move, citing ongoing challenges in Haiti.
This action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce the use of the TPS program, which previously protected over a million immigrants from 17 countries.
In response, the National TPS Alliance and other organizations filed a lawsuit on February 19, 2025, challenging the TPS revocation, reflecting concerns about the safety of TPS beneficiaries.
The U.S. State Department still advises against travel to Haiti due to security concerns. The future of Haitians affected by the TPS revocation is uncertain, with some seeking asylum or other legal statuses.