Haiti TPS has ended: what Haitian New Yorkers should know now

TPS for Haiti ended July 27, 2026. What that means for work permits, what is still pending, and where to get trustworthy help in New York.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Reviewed by Ettrick M. Campbell, Esq.

Updated November 5, 2026. Li an Kreyòl

If you or someone you love had Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, this page explains where things stand, in plain language. Please don't panic, and don't pay anyone who promises a quick fix. Read this, then speak with a licensed immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative about your own situation.

Where things stand

  • TPS for Haiti has ended. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says the Haiti TPS designation was terminated effective July 27, 2026 (USCIS Haiti TPS page).
  • What led to it: the government published the termination in the Federal Register on November 28, 2025. Courts paused it for a time, but on June 25, 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled for the government (Mullin v. Doe), and the termination took effect on July 27.
  • There is no TPS re-registration for Haiti right now.

Work permits (EADs)

  • USCIS says work permits issued to Haitian TPS holders under categories A12 or C19 are no longer valid, and employers must re-verify those workers (USCIS / E-Verify notice, July 29, 2026).
  • If you have a work permit in a different category (for example, from a pending asylum case), this notice doesn't cover it. Ask a lawyer to look at your documents.
  • Older articles that describe "automatic extensions" for Haiti TPS work permits are out of date.

What is still pending

  • Congress: the House passed a bill to extend Haiti TPS in April 2026, and a Senate bill was introduced. As of our last check, it has not become law.
  • Courts: some lawsuits are still open, but no court order is currently keeping Haiti TPS in place.

We'll update this page if anything changes.

What you can do now

  1. Talk to a licensed attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative. Some former TPS holders may have other options, such as asylum or family-based or employment-based paths. Whether any fits depends on your own facts, and some options have deadlines, so don't wait.
  2. Keep your documents together: passports, any I-797 notices, old work permits, I-94s, court papers, and proof of how long you've been in the U.S. Keep copies somewhere safe.
  3. Make a family plan: who picks up the children, who has keys and important phone numbers, and where your documents are.
  4. Know your rights if immigration officers come to your door or you get papers in the mail. If you get a Notice to Appear, read our guide and get legal help right away.
  5. Avoid scams. Notarios, "immigration consultants" and people selling "special TPS forms" can't legally give immigration advice. See how to protect yourself from notario fraud.

Free and trusted help in New York

  • New York State Office for New Americans hotline: 1-800-566-7636. It's free and anonymous, takes calls in 200+ languages (including Haitian Creole), and is open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM (NY Department of State).
  • NYC 311: call 311 and ask for free immigration legal help.
  • Check that any lawyer is licensed (search the New York attorney directory), or that a representative is accredited on the Justice Department's list.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change; check uscis.gov or speak with a licensed attorney.

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