At Beyond Borders, we are inspired by the Haitian proverb “the rock in the water doesn’t understand the misery of the rock in the sun.” Today, we are asking you to stand with those currently in the “sun”—our Haitian friends and neighbors living right here in the U.S. under the threat of deportation.

The clock is ticking. On February 3, 2026 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is set to terminate.

If the administration does not act now, over 350,000 Haitian people will lose their legal right to work and face the terrifying of being forcibly returned to Haiti. Haiti is a beautiful country with a rich and vibrant culture that is, unfortunately, grappling with record-levels of displacement, food insecurity, and violence.

Here’s how you can help today: 

• Spread awareness and mobilize others by following Beyond Borders and sharing our posts on Facebook and Instagram.
• Call after hours and leave a 60-second voicemail for your U.S. representatives using the script provided below.
• Send an email using the template below.
• Sign up for our new Solidarity Action Circle / mailing List to receive future high-impact alerts.
• Learn more and share the Talking Points with friends, family, and colleagues.

Your 60-Second Call Script 

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Sample Voicemail Script

“Hello. My name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City, State, and Zip Code].

I am calling to urge [Secretary Noem / Senator Name / Representative Name] to call for the immediate reversal of the decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.

With the February 3rd deadline fast approaching, ending these protections would force over 350,000 of our Haitian neighbors to separate from their families and be sent back to a country facing record-level violence and a humanitarian crisis. Forcing Haiti to absorb these returns now will exacerbate extreme poverty and hunger. Furthermore our local communities in the U.S. cannot afford to lose the essential contributions of these families.

I believe we must choose solidarity over deportation. I ask that you extend TPS for Haiti for at least 18 months to protect human lives and uphold our nation’s values.

Thank you for your time and for recording my comment. 

Sample Email Template

[Your Name] [Your Street Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Your Email] [Your Phone Number] [Date: January __, 2026]

To the Honorable [Name of Senator or Representative] 

[Office Address — e.g., United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510] 

RE: URGENT – Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti

Dear [Senator/Representative Last Name],

I am writing to you today to express my deep concern regarding the upcoming February 3, 2026 deadline for the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. I urge you to call upon the Department of Homeland Security to immediately extend this designation for an additional 18 months.

The decision to end TPS comes at a time of unprecedented crisis in Haiti. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the country is struggling with catastrophic infrastructure damage and widespread food insecurity. Furthermore, gang violence has displaced over 1.4 million people—more than 10% of the entire population. To deport thousands of people into a country that the U.S. State Department currently classifies as a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” zone is both inhumane and counterproductive to regional stability.

Forcing Haiti to absorb these returns now will only exacerbate extreme poverty and hunger, adding strain to the more than 5.7 million people already facing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3) and the 1.9 million people experiencing emergency level malnutrition who are at risk of hunger-related death (IPC Phase 4). 

Ending TPS would not only endanger lives but would also devastate our local communities here in [Your State/District]. Haitian TPS holders are our neighbors, coworkers, and essential contributors who pay over $1 billion in federal taxes annually. Forcing them into the shadows or into a life-threatening environment in Haiti serves no national interest.

I ask you to:

• Publicly urge Secretary Kristi Noem to reverse the decision to terminate TPS for Haiti.
• Support legislative pathways that provide permanent stability for long-term TPS holders who have built lives in the United States.

Haiti is not currently in a position to safely absorb hundreds of thousands of returnees. We must choose solidarity and safety over a rushed and dangerous deadline. I look forward to hearing your position on this critical humanitarian issue.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]

[Your Printed Name]

Learn More – Talking Points

Background:

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 as a humanitarian protection for people already living in the United States who cannot safely return to their home countries due to armed conflict, environmental disaster, or extraordinary instability. Haiti has been designated for TPS multiple times because of chronic political violence, natural disasters, and the collapse of public institutions. Despite repeated hopes for recovery, Haiti remains dangerously unstable, and the very conditions that justified TPS continue to exist today.

As a result of an administrative decision by Secretary Kristi Noem of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and a subsequent federal court ruling, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti will terminate on February 3, 2026. Over 350,000 Haitian nationals who have lived and worked legally in the United States for years will lose their status, facing the immediate threat of deportation to a country in collapse.

History and Purpose of TPS: 

Why Haiti is Not Ready for Returns

State of Emergency: Haiti remains under a “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department. As of January 2026, armed gangs control approximately 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Record Displacement: Violence and instability have displaced over 1.3 million Haitians internally. The United Nations reports that 5.7 million people are facing acute hunger, including thousands living in catastrophic famine conditions.

Infrastructure Collapse: Haiti’s health and education systems are largely nonfunctional. Forcing 350,000 people back into this environment would trigger a secondary humanitarian catastrophe.

The Economic Impact 

TPS Holders as Essential Workers: Over 80% of Haitian TPS holders participate in the labor force. They are essential workers in construction, healthcare—especially elder care—and the service industry, sectors already facing critical labor shortages. TPS holders contribute an estimated $5.2 billion annually in federal, state, and local taxes. They are not a “drain” on the system; they are helping sustain it.

Remittances as Aid: The most reliable economic analyses for 2025–2026 estimate that Haitian TPS holders contribute approximately $1.1 to $1.3 billion annually in remittances, supporting up to three-quarters of a million people in Haiti. Their money transfers act as a vital safety net for extended families and represent one of the most effective forms of aid to Haiti, helping families survive without international intervention.

Shifting the Narratives

“TPS holders are here illegally.” TPS is a legal immigration status granted by the U.S. government. Recipients undergo rigorous background checks and hold valid, government-issued work permits.

“They don’t pay taxes.” TPS holders pay into Social Security and Medicare—programs they are legally ineligible to benefit from—contributing billions of dollars to the U.S. safety net.

“Haitians are overwhelming the public benefits system.” Research shows that immigrants, including those with TPS, use significantly less healthcare and social services than U.S.-born citizens. In fact, because they are often younger and healthier, their payroll taxes and insurance premiums help subsidize Social Security and healthcare for U.S.-born retirees.

“Deporting them makes the U.S. safer.” Studies show that immigrant communities have lower crime rates than native-born citizens. Mass deportations to Haiti would further destabilize the region, increasing insecurity and driving future migration.

“Granting or extending TPS increases local crime rates.” Data from 2024 and 2025 consistently show that Haitian immigrants have incarceration rates significantly lower than those of native-born Americans. In fact, cities with high immigrant populations often experience decreases in violent crime,reflecting that these communities invest in safety and stability for themselves and their neighbors.

“Haiti has improved enough for returns.” While officials are describing conditions as “concerning but suitable,” the U.S. government has not only issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, and civil unrest, but its own remaining essential personnel in Haiti are under strict movement restrictions, including curfews and prohibitions on using public transportation, because of these severe security risks.

“TPS is a ‘backdoor’ to citizenship.” TPS is strictly temporary. It does not provide a pathway to a Green Card or citizenship. Recipients must re-register, pay substantial fees (often over $500), and pass a new criminal background check each time the status is extended. TPS is a humanitarian protection, not an immigration shortcut.

“TPS encourages new migration.” Under U.S. and international law, it is legal to request asylum at the border. TPS, however, is not forward-looking. It applies only to individuals who were already physically present in the United States on a government-set cutoff date (for the current Haiti designation, this was early 2024). Anyone arriving after that date is legally ineligible, meaning TPS does not function as a “magnet” for new arrivals.

Themes for Prayer and Reflection

Human Dignity: Reflect on the inherent worth of every person, regardless of immigration status.

Justice and Compassion: Pray for policies rooted in mercy, truth, and the protection of vulnerable communities.

Stability and Peace in Haiti: Hold the people of Haiti in prayer as they endure violence, hunger, and displacement.

Courage for Leaders: Pray that decision-makers act with wisdom, humility, and moral clarity.

Solidarity: Reflect on our shared responsibility to stand with those whose lives are shaped by forces beyond their control.