TPS : A12 and C19 Authorizations No Longer Valid

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to Haitian nationals in the United States. In an update published Wednesday, July 29, 2026, on the E-Verify platform, U.S. authorities indicated that TPS for Haitian nationals has officially ended, also specifying that work authorizations under categories A12 and C19 are no longer valid. USCIS also reminds U.S. businesses and employers that Haitian beneficiaries of this status are no longer authorized to work in the United States.

Current Events, Nations League Matches

The Haitian Football Federation (FHF) announces that the next two home matches for the National Team, counting towards the 2026-2027 CONCACAF Nations League, will take place at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Haiti vs. Trinidad and Tobago (September 24, 2026) and Haiti vs. Costa Rica (September 27). Our Grenadiers will then play two consecutive away matches, on October 1 against the Dominican Republic and on October 4 against Costa Rica.

Henry T. Wooster bids farewell to Haitians (video)

"Goodbye, dear Haiti, Chimen nou va re kwaze." The Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, ​​Henry T. Wooster, bids farewell to the Haitian people at the end of his mission in Haiti.

Elections : Registration of Political Groups

Thursday, July 30, on the sidelines of the announcement of the official launch of voter registration in the West Department https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48100-haiti-flash-voter-registration-begins-in-the-west-department.html Jacques Desrosiers, President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), announced that the registration of political groups will end on August 14, 2026. New schedule and decrees at : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48085-haiti-flash-2026-2027-electoral-calendar-latest-official-version.html

Haitian-born writer ORELIEN, Award Winner

Quebec writer of Haitian origin Thélyson ORELIEN won the 2026 Médus Prize for his first novel, "C’était ça ou mourir" (It Was That or Die), published by Éditions Boréal in Quebec and Grasset in [year missing]. France. This award, presented at the start of the French literary season, recognizes each year a Francophone work considered one of the season's most exciting discoveries. The winner receives a prize of 5,000 euros as well as a work by the artist Nicolas Lefebvre.

U-14 Grenadiers : Another Friendly Victory

On Thursday, July 30, our U-14 Grenadiers faced LEG-AZ of Croix-des-Bouquets in a friendly match, defeating them 1-0 at the FHF's National Technical Center (CTN) thanks to a goal by Marvens Fénelon in the 50th minute. Our young Grenadiers continue their preparation with two training sessions per day. The players are demonstrating great discipline and focus in executing the tactical plan prepared by the coaching staff for the 2026 CFU Challenge Series, which will take place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from August 16 to 23, 2026, with the participation of 28 countries.

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