Biden Administration Expands Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

Over 300,000 Haitians in the U.S. will gain extended protection due to ongoing violence and instability in Haiti.

The Department of Homeland Security announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians.
Conditions in Haiti, including gang violence and natural disasters, have made safe return impossible.
The extension applies to Haitians present in the U.S. as of June 3, 2024.
The decision contrasts with previous administration policies and highlights the Biden administration's humanitarian approach.
Advocacy groups praise the move but call for an end to deportations of recent arrivals.