The Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals will be officially terminated.
The status will expire on August 3, 2025, and full termination will take effect on September 2, 2025.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem made the announcement through a post on the official DHS website. The department stated that TPS terminations require a review of the designated country’s conditions at least 60 days before the expiration date.
Under U.S. immigration law, TPS is granted to nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict, environmental disasters, or other extraordinary conditions.
The DHS Secretary is tasked with determining if the conditions still justify protected status.
If conditions remain severe, the Secretary may renew the designation. However, Noem concluded that Haiti’s current situation no longer meets the criteria for TPS continuation.
A DHS spokesperson said the decision ensures that the TPS program remains consistent with its original intent of providing temporary refuge, as Trending Politics reported.
The department claims environmental conditions in Haiti have improved to the point where it is safe for nationals to return.
The spokesperson encouraged Haitian nationals to utilize DHS resources, including the CBP One app, to assist in their return.