Haitian migrants’ legal status set to expire in February

The Trump administration announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 350,000 Haitian immigrants, making them eligible for deportation by early February unless they secure alternative legal status. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem acknowledged the severe conditions in Haiti but argued that extending TPS contradicted U.S. national interests. The move is part of a broader crackdown on TPS programs affecting various nationalities, citing concerns about immigration fraud and national security. The TPS for Haiti, which allows beneficiaries to live and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation, is set to expire on February 3.

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