Overview
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Haitian TPS beneficiaries now have their Employment Authorization Documents recognized through July 1, 2026 after a federal judge in Washington, D.C., put the termination on hold.
- USCIS noted the automatic coverage applies to work permits with original expiration dates spanning July 2017 through February 2026, which lets many Haitians keep jobs without a new card in hand.
- Florida officials, including the Miami‑Dade Tax Collector citing the state DMV, told Haitian TPS holders and applicants they may keep or renew driver’s licenses until July 1, 2026 if they show valid proof of legal presence and pay a $54.25 fee.
- A federal appeals court ruled in late January that the government acted illegally when it moved to end TPS for Venezuelans and Haitians, and officials still have a window to seek U.S. Supreme Court review.
- Many Venezuelans now face a licensing crunch as cards that show an April 2 expiration are already treated as invalid due to suspended protections, though an estimated 10,000 who renewed work permits keep them active until October 2026; TPS covers large groups, with reports citing about 300,000 Haitians and more than 605,000 Venezuelans last year.