This article was prepared with the assistance of ABIL, the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers, of which Loan Huynh is an active member.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haiti and Burma.
- Haiti. The termination of the Haiti TPS designation is effective February 3, 2026. DHS said those leaving the United States can use the CBP Home mobile application to report their departure. The self-deportation process "includes a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit bonus, and potential future opportunities for legal immigration to the United States," DHS said. DHS issued the related Federal Register notice on November 28, 2025. DHS estimated that there are approximately 352,959 nationals of Haiti (and those having no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti) who hold TPS under Haiti's designation.
- Burma. The termination of the Burma TPS designation is effective January 26, 2026. DHS said that Burmese nationals leaving the United States are "encouraged" to use the CBP Home app. DHS issued the related Federal Register notice on November 25, 2025. DHS estimated that there are 3,969 current approved beneficiaries under the designation of Burma for TPS.
