Trump admin ends temporary protected status for Haitian migrants in the US
The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made the decision to end temporary protection status (TPS) for approximately 520,000 Haitians currently living in the United States. The TPS designations for Haiti will expire on August 3, 2025, with the termination becoming effective on September 2, 2025.
A DHS spokesperson stated, “This decision reinstates integrity in our immigration system and confirms that Temporary Protective Status is truly temporary. The environmental conditions in Haiti have improved significantly, making it safe for Haitian citizens to return home. We urge these individuals to utilize the Department’s resources for their return to Haiti, which can be facilitated through the CBP Home app. Haitian nationals may explore other avenues for lawful status through various immigration benefit requests if they qualify.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided to revoke TPS status after reviewing a report from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicating that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirements for granting foreign residents temporary protected status.
Sources within DHS have revealed that Haitians in the U.S. under TPS are being encouraged to use the CBP Home app to arrange a safe departure, including a complimentary plane ticket and a $1,000 exit bonus.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was established by Congress in the Immigration Act of 1990 to provide refuge in the U.S. for residents of countries facing natural disasters, conflicts, or other hazardous conditions. The program can be extended in 18-month increments.
The Trump administration has been actively rolling back TPS designations to fulfill its pledge to strengthen border security and deport many of the undocumented migrants who entered the country during the Biden administration. President Joe Biden granted TPS status to Venezuelans in 2021 and again in January 2025, extending the designation to the South American nation from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026. It was estimated that the protection would have applied to approximately 300,000 Venezuelan nationals if the Trump administration had not reversed the decision.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) spokesperson Matthew Tragesser confirmed that revoking TPS status for Haitians would impact around 520,000 migrants in the U.S.
The Trump administration’s move to end TPS for Haitians aligns with its broader immigration policies aimed at tightening border security and enforcing immigration laws. The administration has emphasized the need to prioritize the interests of American citizens while also providing assistance to individuals from countries facing dire circumstances.
