TPS for Haiti extended and expanded for 18 months, through February 3, 2026!
The administration extends and expands (re-designates) Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from August 4, 2024, through February 3, 2026.
TPS is a temporary immigration status granted to eligible individuals from designated countries who are unable to return home safely due to unsafe conditions or circumstances in their home countries.
TPS Eligibility– Individuals who: are Haitian nationals, or without nationality who last regularly lived in Haiti; have continuously lived in the U.S. since June 3, 2024; and have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since August 4, 2024, may be eligible to register for TPS. Some individuals may be ineligible due to certain disqualifying crimes and offenses.
Current TPS Holders
Eligible individuals who previously registered for and were granted TPS under Haiti’s prior designation must timely “re-register” for TPS during the 60-day registration period, from July 1, 2024, through August 30, 2024. To register, individuals must submit a complete application (Form I-821), with required
documentation and applicable filings fees, or a request for a waiver of those fees, to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the 60-day registration period.
Current TPS holders who timely apply to re-register for TPS and for work permits will automatically have their work authorization extended through August 3, 2025. To obtain proof of work authorization– a work permit or “Employment Authorization Document” (EAD)– valid through February 3, 2026, individuals must submit a complete application (Form I-765), with required documentation and applicable filing fees, or a request for a waiver of those fees, to USCIS.
First-Time Applicants
Eligible individuals must timely apply, or “register,” for TPS. To register, individuals must submit a complete application (Form I-821), with required documentation and applicable filings fees, or a request for a waiver of those fees, to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within the registration period. The registration period is for the full 18-month designation, from July 1, 2024 until February 3, 2026.
To obtain proof of work authorization– a work permit or “Employment Authorization Document” (EAD)– individuals must submit a complete application (Form I-765), with required documentation and applicable filing fees, or a request for a waiver of those fees, to USCIS. Individuals who apply and are granted TPS will be authorized to work until February 3, 2026.
TPS Holders Should Seek Reputable Legal Assistance
It is important for individuals, even in TPS status, to investigate whether they may be eligible for any other type of immigration benefits and, if not, to explore their options affecting everything from mortgages to family arrangements. Beware of scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you at iAmerica.org/legalhelp.
Take Action, and Make your Voice Heard!
TPS helps keep families together by protecting people who are integral to our communities and economy from being forced to return to unsafe countries. Take action by urging President Biden to keep American families together by expanding TPS for all qualifying countries. Call the White House comment line today: 1-877-267-5060.
