Biden Administration Expands Deportation Relief for 309,000 Haitians

Temporary Protected Status extended to Haitians in the U.S. due to ongoing violence and instability in Haiti

The new designation allows Haitians in the U.S. as of June 3, 2024, to apply for deportation relief and work permits.
This move brings the total number of Haitians eligible for Temporary Protected Status to approximately 500,000.
Haiti faces severe humanitarian crises, including gang violence, food insecurity, and displacement of over half a million people.
The designation contrasts with former President Trump's efforts to end the Temporary Protected Status program.
Advocates praise the decision but call for permanent immigration solutions from Congress.