The Biden Administration, on Saturday, Granted Humanitarian Protection for Haitians in the U.S., allowing an estimated 100,000 People to Apply to remain Lawfully in the U.S., according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and an Administration Official.

DHS Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, Announced a New 18-month Designation for the Humanitarian Program.

Eligible Haitian Nationals currently Residing in the U.S. as of May 21st will be able to Apply for the Protections.

"Haiti is currently experiencing serious security concerns, social unrest, an increase in human rights abuses, crippling poverty, and lack of basic resources, which are exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic," Mayorkas said in a statement.

President Biden tweeted a Link to the Announcement Saturday, writing, "Today my Administration announced a new 18 month designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti."

The Decision was met with Praise from Advocates and Applauded by Senate Foreign Relations Chairman, Bob Menendez (D-NJ).

"As Haiti passes through an acute political and security crisis and faces enduring humanitarian challenges, this decision provides urgently needed protections for eligible Haitians in the United States," Menendez said in a statement.

In January 2018, the Trump Administration announced it would Terminate Haiti's TPS Designation, but several Lawsuits Challenged that Termination.

TPS for Haiti remains In-Effect because of the Pending Court Challenges, DHS said.










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