Secretary Noem Cites “Improved Conditions” as Temporary Status Concludes in September
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced on Friday the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The designation, initially granted following the devastating 2010 earthquake and extended multiple times, will officially expire on August 3, 2025, with the termination taking effect on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson stated, “This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary.” The spokesperson further asserted that “The environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home.”
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Secretary Noem’s determination follows a review of conditions in Haiti by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in consultation with the Department of State. DHS maintains that “overall, country conditions have improved to the point where Haitians can return home in safety” and that continued temporary residence in the U.S. for Haitian nationals is “contrary to the national interest.”
Haitian nationals currently under TPS are encouraged to explore other avenues for lawful status if eligible. For those planning to return to Haiti, the Department is promoting the use of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home app, which can facilitate their departure.
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The CBP Home app offers incentives for voluntary self-deportation, including cost-free travel, forgiveness of certain fines, and a $1,000 exit bonus upon confirmed return.
This decision follows Haiti’s TPS designation, which has been extended and redesignated multiple times since 2010. The termination marks a new chapter for thousands of Haitian nationals who have resided in the United States under this protected status. Sources
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