Haitian TPS Holders Face New Choices

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

Haitians in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status now face a critical decision: pursue permanent residency, apply for a temporary visa, or return home—with the government offering aid for those who choose to go. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stressed that TPS was never meant to be permanent and that eligibility for new status is strictly evaluated, with disqualifiers including felony records or public assistance reliance. While safety concerns about Haiti persist, Mullin clarified that U.S. travel warnings don’t apply to returning Haitians. The administration, backed by a…