Department of Homeland Security Announces Special Student Relief for Haitian Students

The Department of Homeland Security published a notice in the Federal Register on January 25, 2023 announcing the suspension of certain regulatory requirements for Haitian students in F-1 nonimmigrant status who are experiencing severe financial hardship. The notice temporarily suspends all on- and off-campus employment regulations for eligible Haitian students. These suspensions will remain in effect through August 3, 2024. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has published a F-1 Fact Sheet for Special Student Relief on its website.