Temporary Protected Status

Within Springfield’s Haitian community, there are reports of ICE agents apprehending people. The executive director of the city’s Haitian Support Center said he and his staff are busy helping family members figure out the next step to reconnect with their loved ones.

The Department of Homeland Security has notified Haitians who previously had TPS status to report to their office in Blue Ash, Ohio, for a ‘check-in."

Temporary Protected Status — and work permits and driver's licenses — for people from Haiti and Syria ended. In Springfield, churches and nonprofits continue rallying around their Haitian neighbors.

Temporary Protected Status for Haiti has been extended by a federal appeals judge until Monday, July 27, 2026.

Work permits for Haitians with Temporary Protected were extended to July 10. A nonprofit serving the Springfield, Ohio, area is mobilizing to help clients figure out options.

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, here's what we know about your frequently asked questions.

The Trump administration said on July 1 that TPS Haiti beneficiaries' documents and work permits will remain valid for a limited time until lower courts align with the Supreme Court.