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Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA)
A 1998 law that allowed certain Haitian nationals in the U.S. before December 31, 1995 to adjust status. The main filing deadline passed in 2000.
Historical / closed · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Only people who filed under the original program or fit narrow dependent and late-filing rules.
The principal deadline passed in 2000. Certain dependents and late filers may still have residual rights — legal review is essential.
Common problems
Historical program
HRIFA is effectively closed; Haitian nationals should look at current options such as TPS, family or employment petitions instead.