Following the horrific 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti, a number of politicians and journalists began calling on the Obama Administration to give TPS to the one to two million (by most estimates) Haitian nationals that live in the United States.

On Friday, January 15th, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano granted TPS to all Haitians currently living in the U.S. for eighteen months.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a special status given by the United States to foreign nationals from specific countries where there has been some sort of recent turmoil or trauma, such as war or an earthquake. The status requires that the individual already be in the United States, and the individual must apply for consideration under TPS. Currently, TPS is given to citizens of El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Somalia, and Sudan, and now, Haiti.

It is important that you consult with an experienced immigration attorney to help you apply for TPS. As with any benefit, there are some exceptions and restrictions for TPS and your application can be rejected if not properly submitted. Our law office already has the necessary forms and we are ready to begin processing TPS for Haitians.

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