To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill instructs the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant temporary protected status (TPS) to Haiti. This designation would allow eligible Haitian nationals to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation for a period of 18 months, starting on August 3, 2025. While in TPS, individuals would also be eligible for employment authorization. The goal is to provide refuge for Haitians facing conditions that would prevent their safe return to their home country.
Key provisions
- Designates Haiti for temporary protected status.
- Establishes a 18-month period for the designation, beginning August 3, 2025.
- Allows eligible Haitian nationals to reside and work in the U.S.
- Grants employment authorization to TPS recipients.
- TPS recipients are not subject to deportation.
Who is affected
- Haitian Nationals
- U.S. Residents
- Homeland Security Department
- Immigration System
Notable changes
- Creates a new pathway for Haitian nationals to reside in the U.S. temporarily.
- Provides protections against deportation for eligible individuals.
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