Following the Supreme Court’s June 25 ruling, the termination of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status has taken effect. TPS-based work permits expired on July 24, 2026, and the designation itself concluded effective July 27, 2026. Employment Authorization Documents issued under TPS categories A12 and C19 are no longer valid, and employers are required to reverify work authorization.
What this means practically
- TPS no longer provides protection from removal or work authorization for Haiti.
- Individuals with pending asylum applications, adjustment of status cases, or other forms of relief may continue to have lawful presence. This is determined case by case, so do not assume, and do not despair. Consult an accredited legal representative about your specific situation.
- Keep copies of all immigration documents, know your rights, and make a family preparedness plan with emergency contacts and caregiver arrangements for children.
The Church has not stopped working
In March, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would extend Haiti’s TPS designation to 2029. Cardinal Langlois, Archbishop Wenski, Archbishop Casey, and our own Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune have personally met with senators to urge passage of the Senate companion bill, and the USCCB has asked all Catholics to contact their senators. Advocacy continues. Prayer continues. Accompaniment continues.
TPS was first granted to Haitians in 2010 after the earthquake. For sixteen years our community built lives, businesses, ministries, and families here. No ruling erases that. Visit our TPS Resources page for trusted legal referrals in Kreyol, English, and French.