Haiti TPS Terminated July 27, 2026: What Haitian TPS Holders Should Do Now

Update, August 17, 2026 — this article has been corrected. Earlier versions said a court order was keeping Haitian TPS status and work authorization valid. That is no longer the case.

Temporary Protected Status for Haiti has been terminated by DHS, and the last court order that had been delaying the termination is no longer in effect. If you are a Haitian TPS holder, your TPS-based status and work authorization are no longer active. Here is exactly what changed and what to do next.

What is confirmed right now

• The termination is in effect. DHS ended the Haiti TPS designation (Termination of the Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status, 90 Fed. Reg. 54733, Nov. 28, 2025). The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the termination in *Mullin v. Doe* on June 25, 2026, and the designation terminated effective July 27, 2026.
• TPS-based work permits are no longer valid. Per USCIS's July 29, 2026 guidance, Forms I-766 (EADs) with category A12 or C19 issued to Haiti TPS beneficiaries are no longer valid.
• Employers must reverify. Employers completing Form I-9 must reverify Haiti TPS beneficiaries who presented these EADs, and cannot continue to employ someone who does not provide proof of current work authorization.
• The court stay is lifted. On August 5, 2026, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes confirmed the February 2026 order that had stayed the termination is no longer in effect. The underlying lawsuit continues, but it does not preserve TPS status or work authorization.

If your employer has questions, point them to the current USCIS TPS Haiti page rather than news reports or social posts.

Why guidance kept changing

The effective date of Haiti's TPS termination moved several times between February and August 2026:

• February 2, 2026 — a federal district court stayed (paused) the termination (*Miot v. Trump*).
• June 25, 2026 — the Supreme Court reversed that decision in *Mullin v. Doe*.
• July 24, 2026 — USCIS said EADs were extended per court order, but only until lower courts aligned with the Supreme Court.
• July 27, 2026 — the Haiti TPS designation terminated effective this date.
• August 5, 2026 — the district court confirmed its earlier stay is no longer in effect.

That sequence is why guidance changed repeatedly — and why any older article or social post that still says your status is preserved is outdated and should be ignored.

What losing TPS means now

With the termination in effect, Haitian TPS holders generally lose protection from removal based on TPS, lose TPS-based work authorization (A12/C19 EADs are no longer valid), and revert to whatever other immigration status they hold, if any. Our guide to what happens when your TPS renewal is pending explains how status works when TPS protection ends, and our TPS comprehensive guide covers the program's mechanics in depth.

The five steps to take now

Step 1 — Document your status today. Make copies (physical and digital) of your TPS approval notices, EAD card front and back, I-94, passport, and every USCIS receipt notice. If you later qualify for another status, proof of continuous presence and prior lawful status can matter.

Step 2 — Get screened for other forms of relief. Many long-term TPS holders qualify for a more durable status and have never been screened. Common paths:

• Family-based petitions — a U.S.-citizen spouse or adult child, or a green-card-holder spouse, may be able to petition for you. See how family sponsorship works.
• Asylum — conditions in Haiti may support a claim, but the one-year filing deadline has exceptions that require careful legal analysis.
• Employment-based options — some TPS holders with employer support or extraordinary skills have paths they have never explored.
• Adjustment of status — TPS holders who entered with inspection (or traveled on TPS travel authorization) may be eligible in some circumstances.

Use accredited help only: legal-aid organizations, DOJ-accredited representatives, or licensed immigration attorneys. Our resources page lists trustworthy starting points — and beware of notario fraud, which spikes every time a TPS designation ends.

Step 3 — Sort out your work authorization now. If you presented a TPS-based EAD for your I-9, your employer is now required to reverify your work authorization and cannot continue to employ you without current proof. If you have another valid basis for work authorization, provide that documentation. If you are terminated citing an expired EAD, get the reason in writing and seek legal help.

Step 4 — Build a family preparedness plan. Every mixed-status household should have one in 2026: emergency contacts, powers of attorney for children, copies of documents with a trusted person, and a clear understanding of your rights if ICE comes to your door. Start with our Know Your Rights guide for ICE encounters.

Step 5 — Follow official sources, not rumors. The authoritative sources are the USCIS TPS Haiti page and the Federal Register. We surface both in our news feed within hours of publication, and our free email alerts flag urgent TPS changes — sign up here.

Key dates

• November 28, 2025 — DHS published the termination of Haiti's TPS designation (90 Fed. Reg. 54733).
• June 25, 2026 — Supreme Court decision in *Mullin v. Doe*.
• July 27, 2026 — Haiti TPS designation terminated, effective this date.
• July 29, 2026 — USCIS confirmed A12/C19 EADs are no longer valid.
• August 5, 2026 — District court confirmed the stay is no longer in effect.

The bigger picture

Haiti is not alone: the same Supreme Court decision that upheld TPS terminations affects other designations, and more terminations are expected. If you or family members hold TPS under any designation, the five steps above apply to you too — especially the legal screening, which is the single highest-value action a TPS holder can take this year.

*This article is general information, not legal advice. TPS litigation is ongoing and facts may change — always verify against the current USCIS TPS Haiti page and consult a licensed immigration attorney or DOJ-accredited representative about your specific situation.*