Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti

What is TPS for Haiti?

TPS is a temporary immigration status that gives some Haitians protection from deportation and the ability to get a work permit. You can only receive TPS for up to 18 months at a time.

Who can apply for TPS?

If you are Haitian and you have been living in the United States since at least November 6, 2022, you are currently eligible for TPS. There has been a new update that now allows eligible Haitian nationals who have continuously lived in the United States since June 3, 2024, to file applications for TPS.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti has been Extended and Redesignated from August 4, 2024 to February 3, 2026.

A new announcement made by the United States government, has extended and redesignated TPS for Haitians for 18 months from August 4, 2024 to February 3, 2026.

How do I reapply? If you have a pending Haitian TPS applications or TPS-related I-765s as of July 1st, 2024:

You do not need to reapply; you will be automatically considered for new designation.
If approved, you will be granted TPS and EAD through February 2026.

How do I reapply? For current TPS beneficiaries who EAD expires August 3, 2024:

If you currently have TPS for Haiti, you must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period from July 1, 2024 through August 30, 2024, to ensure they keep your TPS and employment authorization. To file an initial or renewal application for TPS, you will need to submit Form I-821 and Form I-765, along with evidence of their eligibility.

How do I apply for the first time?

You can file an initial application between July 1, 2024 to February 3, 2026.

To qualify, you must prove both of the following:

You have continuously resided in United States since June 3, 2024.

AND

You have continuously had physical presence in the United States since August 4, 2024.

What is the Cost to Apply?

The cost to apply and submit TPS forms include:

A $30 fee for a Biometrics digital fingerprinting test.
To submit Form I-821, it costs $0 to renewal, and $50 if this is your initial application.
To submit Form I-765, it costs $470 if you filed online, or $520 if you file on paper.

Do I Qualify for a Fee Waiver?

You may qualify for a fee waiver if you are living in a shelter or receiving a public benefit such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), or MassHealth coverage.

In order to receive a waiver of the fee, you must file Form I-912 and provide proof that you are receiving a public benefit. If approved, USCIS will waive all fees associated with your application.

How do I apply for the first time?

You can file an initial application between July 1, 2024 to February 3, 2026.

To qualify, you must prove both of the following:

You have continuously resided in United States since June 3, 2024.

AND

You have continuously had physical presence in the United States since August 4, 2024.

You will be asked to prove your identity and nationality with one of the following:

Passport (expired is ok); OR
Birth certificate and certified translation; OR
National identity document with your photo and/or fingerprint

You will be asked to prove your date of entry into the United States with at least one:

I-94
Passport stamp
Stamp in other arrival paperwork

The following documents can be used to prove you have resided in the United States:

Employment records; pay stubs, income tax records;
School records;
Rent receipts; mortgage payments; utility bills;
Hospital or medical records;
Financial records: Bank statements; Tax returns
Attestations from religious organizations, unions, organizations;
Birth certificates of children born in the U.S.;
Insurance policies; vehicle registration
Any other documents that will help prove that you have been present in the U.S

Can I apply for TPS if I have parole or am applying for asylum?

Yes! You can apply for TPS even though you currently have humanitarian parole or a pending asylum application. If you are working with a lawyer on an asylum case, consult with them before applying for TPS. If you already have a work permit based on parole or a pending asylum application, or have applied for a work permit based on parole or a pending asylum application, applying for TPS will not affect the validity of those work permits. It is possible to have a work permit based on TPS and a work permit based on parole or a pending asylum application. Learn more here.

Where do I find support?

Local legal service agencies and community-based organizations will be offering free or low-cost help applying for TPS. Be aware of scammers, do not give money to anyone who promises to renew your TPS application. Instead seek help from reliable legal service agencies and community-based organizations. Visit www.masslrf.org to find your local legal services agency.

How do I stay updated?

The US government announces TPS for Haiti information on the government’s website here: www.uscis.gov/tps. MIRA Coalition also puts that information on our website www.miracoalition.org and social media, including Instagram @mira_coalition and Facebook @miracoalition.

Download the factsheet for more info about TPS for Haiti

TPS for Haiti: Do I Qualify? (6.28.2024)

Asylum & Temporary Protected Status: Should I Apply for One or Both? (8.9.2024)

✨ Additional Resources✨

TPS & Mixed Nationality Households