To follow up my previous post on the decision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to stop deporting Haitians after the recent earthquake,  DHS has announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. 

In addition, DHS has announced a humanitarian parole policy allowing orphaned children from Haiti to enter the United States temporarily on an individual basis to ensure that they receive the care they need. 

See the full statement regarding TPS status from the DHS below. 


DHS: Statement from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.