Haitian recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) may soon receive a six-month extension through a judicial decision, according to immigration attorney Frandley Denis Julien.
The judge overseeing the case had previously stated that no ruling would be issued before the federal government made its decision — a response that was expected by June 4, Julien noted.
“We believe the judge will be forced to issue a decision in the next few hours or days,” said Julien during a live broadcast on Facebook. “It is very, very likely that the judge will decide to extend TPS until February 2026.”
Uncertain about the direction the federal government would take, the judge had opted not to make a decision prematurely, particularly one that might align with the Trump administration’s stance.
In response to the government’s inaction, several advocacy organizations have submitted letters urging the judge to rule without further delay.
Under U.S. immigration law, if no official decision is made 60 days before TPS expires, a six-month automatic extension is triggered. Julien reminded the public of this legal provision.
Attorneys supporting TPS holders say they contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which reportedly responded that a decision would be announced in the Federal Register in due time — a promise that was not fulfilled by the June 4 deadline.
Amid this uncertainty, stakeholders are calling on the judge to follow through on earlier commitments and issue a timely decision, Julien emphasized.
According to multiple sources close to the government, the Trump administration reportedly has no major objection to granting a short-term extension of TPS for Haitians. However, it would prefer that such an extension come via a court ruling — a move that would help President Donald Trump avoid backlash from his political base, which remains largely opposed to any pro-immigration decisions.
