Starting September 2, 2025, Haitian immigrants will lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the US, the Department of Homeland Security announced. Despite Haiti facing extreme gang violence and humanitarian crises, DHS claims the country is now safe for return.

Over 260,000 Haitians currently benefit from TPS, which grants work and travel rights. Critics argue the decision ignores worsening conditions, including 1.3 million people displaced and widespread lawlessness in Port-au-Prince.

This move is part of the Trump administration’s broader immigration crackdown, which has also targeted TPS for Venezuelans, Afghans, and Cameroonians. Affected Haitians must now find alternative immigration options or face possible deportation.