Last November, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was terminating the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective February 3, 2026. This week, on February 2, 2026, a federal judge in Washington D.C. blocked the Trump Administration's attempt to end the TPS program for approximately 350,000 Haitian migrants, noting it is unlawful. Based on this determination, the work permits for these individuals are still valid and until decided otherwise as this now continues through the legal system. AHCA/NCAL will keep its members informed of any relevant updates relating to this matter. The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely or, in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries (or parts of countries) who are already in the United States. Eligible individuals without nationality who last resided in the designated country may also be granted TPS.