Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti remains in place for now. TPS was scheduled to end on February 3, 2026, but a federal judge put that decision on hold on February 2, 2026. This means TPS is still active while the court case continues.
This information is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney or accredited representative. The content was last updated February 2026.
What does the court decision mean for me?
You can continue living and working in the United States with TPS protections for the time being. The Department of Homeland Security cannot enforce the termination until the court makes a final decision. The U.S. government has stated it disagrees with the court order and may appeal.
For now, TPS continues, but the situation may change depending on future court decisions.
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Is my work permit (EAD) still valid?
Your TPS work permit is automatically extended if it has any of the following printed expiration dates. USCIS has confirmed these extensions. You do not need to apply for a new card unless U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues new instructions.
- Feb. 3, 2026
- Aug. 3, 2025
- Aug. 3, 2024
- June 30, 2024
- Feb. 3, 2023
- Dec. 31, 2022
- Oct. 4, 2021
- Jan. 4, 2021
- Jan. 2, 2020
- July 22, 2019
- Jan. 22, 2018
- July 22, 2017
Do I need to do anything right now?
At this time:
- You do not need to re-register.
- You do not need to file for a new EAD, unless USCIS updates guidance.
- Keep checking trusted sources.
Get more help
Legal support is essential. You can contact a private immigration attorney or a non-profit immigration legal service provider to understand their options. You can search for a private immigration attorney in your area through the American Immigration Lawyers Association or the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP list of private attorneys. The National Immigration Legal Service Directory has a list of nonprofit immigration legal service providers in your area.
