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350,000 Haitians lose US work status as caregivers lose jobs
BBC News··6 Sept
Families on Long Island said Haitian caregivers lost jobs after temporary protected status expired on July 31. Linda Mancuso said her son's caregiver Jean was among 19 Haitians laid off from a nonprofit. The Supreme Court upheld ending TPS for Haitians after a legal battle. About 350,000 Haitians lost status, blocking legal work and deportation risk.
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What It Means For You
- Families relying on Haitian caregivers face gaps in hands-on support after layoffs.
- TPS holders who lost status on July 31 can no longer work legally in the US.
- Healthcare employers have fired workers who cared directly for patients.
What's Happening
- Jean was among 19 Haitians laid off from one Long Island nonprofit.
- The Trump administration announced ending Haitian TPS in June 2025.
- The Supreme Court ruled for the administration after a legal battle.
Scale of the Policy Change
- About 350,000 Haitians lost protected status at the end of July.
- TPS allowed eligible nationals from unsafe countries to work in the US.
- Stripping status also leaves holders at risk of deportation.
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