Haiti
On June 27, 2025, DHS announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and related work authorization would end on September 3, 2025. However, on July 1, 2025, a federal judge in Brooklyn blocked the Trump administration’s effort to early terminate TPS for Haiti, allowing Haitian TPS holders to keep their status and work authorization through February 3, 2026. While it is expected that the government will appeal this important victory, the fight to defend TPS will continue. It is important that TPS holders immediately seek legal advice from a trusted immigration attorney for more information and questions about how this may impact them or their loved ones. Please find below what we know so far and what we can expect in the coming weeks.
The July 1 court order entitles Haitian TPS holders to keep their TPS and related work authorization through February 3, 2026, while the case continues and until a court decision states otherwise.
Based on the July 1, 2025, court order, TPS holders keep their TPS and work authorization through February 3, 2026.
Note: Some TPS holders may also have permission to remain in the U.S. and related work authorization through applications for other immigration relief, such as asylum. (See more below.)
Current TPS holders from Haiti currently continue to be automatically work authorized through August 3, 2025, and eligible for work authorization through February 3, 2026, unless a court decides otherwise. If your employer asks, you can show them the July 1, 2024, Federal Register Notice, stating TPS-related work authorization remains automatically valid through August 3, 2025, even if TPS work permits show certain original expiration dates which have passed.
Note: If your employer asks, and you have work authorization pursuant to another form of immigration relief, such as a pending asylum claim, you can show them your work permit pursuant to other immigration relief. If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative.
- If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative. Your union can bargain with your employer for an unpaid leave of absence, severance pay, or other separation benefits.
- Contact a trusted immigration attorney immediately. Beware of “notarios” or scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you.
The district court’s July 1, 2025, order setting aside the Trump administration’s early termination of Haitian TPS is in effect. The case is Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association (HECA), et al. v. Trump, Case No. 1:25-cv-1464 (EDNY). 32BJ SEIU is one of the plaintiffs in the case. This important victory is likely to be appealed. Stay tuned for updates to this decision. While the case continues, asylum applications may still be filed.
Seek Legal Advice From a Reputable Legal Service Provider
It is important for you to immediately seek legal advice if you have questions about how this decision may impact you or your loved ones and to help you determine if you have any other immigration relief you may be eligible for, such as asylum. Beware of “notarios” or scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you.
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