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Florida Braces For Haitian Temporary Protected Status Expiration
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The Floridian
Roughly 44% of annual economic contributions, 37% of federal and payroll taxes paid, and 41% of state and local taxes paid come from the state of Florida alone.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians and roughly 6,000 Syrians officially ended on July 27, 2026.
Economic Contributions By Haitian CommunityAccording to a Jan. 2026 report by FWD, Haitian TPS holders contribute roughly $5.9 billion to the U.S. economy annually.
In Florida metro areas such as Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, Haitian TPS holders in the workforce contribute $1.5 billion, $329 million, and $125 million per year, respectively.
Once their parent’s TPS is revoked, "an estimated 25,000 of them would be pushed into poverty when Haitian TPS holders lose work authorization.”