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DHS Sets February 2026 End to Haiti TPS, Urges Holders to Prepare to Depart

The department says Haiti no longer meets TPS criteria, calling continued protection contrary to U.S. national interest.

Overview

  • A Federal Register notice posted Nov. 27 formalizes the termination of Haiti’s TPS designation effective Feb. 3, 2026.
  • Roughly 350,000 Haitian TPS beneficiaries are affected as the designation and associated work authorization are set to expire on that date.
  • DHS instructs those without another lawful basis to remain to report self-departure via the CBP Home app, offering a complimentary flight and a $1,000 exit payment with potential future legal entry opportunities.
  • The agency cites security concerns, including Haiti’s lack of a central authority and limited law‑enforcement information, as part of its rationale.
  • The action follows a July ruling that halted an earlier attempt on procedural grounds and fits a broader 2025 push to wind down multiple TPS programs.