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US Extends Temporary Protected Status for Haitians for 18 Months, Adding 309,000 More

Jun 29, 2024, 01:34 PM

The United States has announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, providing relief to approximately 214,000 Haitians currently receiving TPS benefits. An additional 309,000 Haitians may become newly eligible following the announcement by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The extension will last for 18 months, from August 4, 2024, through February 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. This move will also grant work permits and some taxpayer benefits to eligible Haitians, many of whom already enjoy these benefits through parole. The extension also applies to Haitians who have been under TPS since the 2010 earthquake. This is part of a broader effort to address the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in the country, which has been exacerbated by gang violence. The Organization of American States (OAS) has also adopted a resolution on Haiti, urging international support. The Biden administration's actions have been praised by various officials and organizations, highlighting the importance of providing humanitarian aid and legal protections to Haitians during this crisis.