Haitian migrants flee U.S. after TPS revocation, crossing into Canada illegally

The termination of the Temporary Protected Status program for Haitians by the Trump administration has triggered a noticeable increase in illegal migration from the United States into Canada. Individuals such as a former Haitian police officer, who arrived in New York under humanitarian parole in 2024 and later lost his work permit, now trek through forested border areas with their children. Border residents like Jerry Miller report more clandestine crossings, accompanied by litter and property damage.

Canadian immigration officials and police have intensified efforts to curb smuggling networks, warning that migrants often lack proper cold-weather gear and are abandoned by coyotes. The exodus also strains Haiti, which lost many skilled workers during the prior TPS expansion. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to offer incentives for self-deportation, including a free flight and a $1,000 stipend.