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Practice Alert: TPS and Parole Status Updates Chart

The Verification Committee provides a comprehensive chart on current status and EAD notes for TPS and parole programs.

Special thank you to Kathleen Campbell Walker, Meredith Jolie, John Mazzeo, Timothy D’Arduini, Sarah Peterson, and Kimberley Best Robidoux for their contributions to the chart.
Parole Program   Current Status  Key Updates Notes
CHNV Parole (Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans)
X  Terminated
Supreme Court allowed termination on May 30, 2025 Deportation proceedings may begin unless alternative legal status is secured
Uniting for Ukraine (U4U)
✓  Active
Based on the January 20, 2025 Executive Order, Securing Our Borders, USCIS paused acceptance of Form I-134A pending further review Existing beneficiaries retain status; future of program uncertain

Policy memo is not publicly available, but outlined in affidavit by acting deputy director of USCIS, Kika Scott
Afghan Parole Programs
✓  Suspended
No specific changes announced

As of November 27, 2025, USCIS issued a Policy Alert to essentially suspend the adjudication of all discretionary benefits for individuals from the 19 travel ban countries.
Beneficiaries should monitor for updates
Military Parole in Place
✓  Active
No changes reported Continues to provide relief for eligible military families
Family Reunification Program (FRP) Parole
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation

On January 25, 2026 an order was entered by the Federal District Court in Doe v. Noem that stops the termination of family reunification parole processes for Colombians, Cubans, Ecuadorians, Guatemalans, Haitians, Hondurans, and Salvadorans whose work authorizations had been issued while they were noncitizens.

On January 10, 2026 a Federal District Court stayed the termination of the family reunification program pending further litigation.

On December 15, 2025, DHS published a notice in the Federal Register announcing that it was terminating the parole processes for noncitizens from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, and their immediate family members, under the Family Reunification Parole (“FRP”) processes announced, or updated, by DHS in 2023.  Termination was to become effective on January 14, 2026.

Federal judge found that the government failed to properly notify parolees of the termination because the notification by publication in the Federal Register did not meet the “written notification” requirement found in the regulations.

Beneficiaries should monitor for updates.

See Practice Alert: AILA Doc #25121702.

 

TPS Program  Current Status  Key Updates EAD Notes
Afghanistan
X  Terminated
Termination announced March 21, 2025   Effective through July 14, 2025 
Burma (Myanmar)
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation
On January 23, 2026, a judge in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision. (Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-15483 (N.D. Ill.))

On November 25, 2025, DHS published Federal Register Notice terminating TPS benefits to end in 60 days.designated through November 25, 2025  
 

USCIS has been updating the “expiration date” to be used when completing Form I-9 and E-Verify for TPS Burma. These updates are periodic and until there is a final decision issued by the court, it is recommended to check I-9 Central for press releases on the updates. Please note that if the foreign national is already an employee and the I-9 has been updated to include a notation about the extension of TPS work authorization per court order, the employer is not required to keep updating based on the expiration dates provided by USCIS.

USCIS acknowledged the Court’s Order postponing the termination of the TPS Program and reflecting the validity of the previous EADs issued under the TPS designation will be extended per Court Order for an unknown period of time. USCIS stated:

Pursuant to guidance issued by USCIS/E-Verify on April 13, 2026, work authorization validity date is to be noted as July 1, 2026 in Section 2. “When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “July 1, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the Alert and TPS Burma webpages and attach them to Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information. When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “July 1, 2026” from the Form I-9.”

EAD auto-extended through January 26, 2026.

*HOWEVER, on Jan. 23, 2026, a judge in the U.S. Northern District of Illinois issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision. USCIS website updated 01/26/2026 to state “The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Burma (Myanmar) with an original expiration date of Nov. 25, 2025, May 25, 2024, or Nov. 25, 2022, is extended per court order. Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-15483 (N.D. Ill.)” This means that TPS beneficiaries may be able to continue to work but it is unclear for how long, and USCIS has stated that it “vehemently disagrees” with the order and is working with the Department of Justice to determine next steps.

Cameroon
X  Terminated
Termination announced June 04, 2025 Effective through August 4, 2025
El Salvador
↔  Extended
 

Valid through September 9, 2026

EADs auto-extended through March 9, 2026 

Ethiopia
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation

On January 30, 2025 a judge in the U.S. District Of Massachusetts stayed the Secretary’s TPS termination decision, African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 26-cv-10278-BEM (D. Mass.).

On December 15, 2025, DHS published Federal Register Notice terminating TPS benefits to end in 60 days.

USCIS has been updating the “expiration date” to be used when completing Form I-9 and E-Verify for TPS Ethiopia. These updates are periodic and until there is a final decision issued by the court, we recommend checking I-9 Central for press releases on the updates. Please note that if the foreign national is already an employee and the I-9 has been updated to include a notation about the extension of TPS work authorization per court order, the employer is not required to keep updating based on the expiration dates provided by USCIS.

USCIS acknowledged the Court’s Order postponing the termination of the TPS Program and reflecting the validity of the previous EADs issued under the TPS designation will be extended per Court Order for an unknown period of time. USCIS stated:

Pursuant to guidance issued by USCIS/E-Verify on April 13, 2026, work authorization validity date is to be noted as July 1, 2026 in Section 2. When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “July 1, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the Alert and TPS Ethiopia webpage and attach them to Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information. When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “July 1, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.

As of February 13, 2026, EADs have been extended per court order. From USCIS website:

“The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Ethiopia with an original expiration date of June 12, 2024 and Dec. 12, 2025 is extended per court order.”

EADs auto-extended through February 13, 2026.

Haiti
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation

On March 16, 2026, The U.S. Supreme Court deferred a decision on the Administration’s bid to end protections for Haitians and Syrians and instead agreed to hear oral arguments the week of April 27th.

On March 11, 2026 the U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of DHS, filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has directed the challengers to file a response to the administration’s application by March 16, 2026 at 12 p.m. EDT.

On March 6, 2026 the D.C. Circuit panel denied the administration’s motion for an emergency stay of the injunction, leaving the lower court’s order in place while the case proceeds in court.

On February 14, 2026 USCIS and E-Verify issued further guidance regarding USCIS’ recognition of extended work authorization.

On February 2, 2026, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order staying the Secretary’s TPS termination decision in Miot et al. v. Trump et al., No. 25-cv-02471-ACR (D.D.C.). The Department of Homeland Security stated it vehemently disagrees with this order and is working with Department of Justice to determine next steps.

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in the legal challenge to the cancellation of TPS for Haiti and Venezuela (NTPSA v. Noem).

December 10, 2025 in NTPSA v. Noem U.S. District Judge Chen granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for declaratory relief but agreed to stay the decision for two weeks so that an appeal may be taken to the Ninth Circuit.

On November 28, 2025, DHS published Federal Register Notice terminating TPS benefits on February 3, 2026.

Termination announced July 1, 2025, but on July 15, 2025, district court issued final judgment reinstating original February 3, 2026, expiration 

USCIS has been updating the “expiration date” to be used when completing Form I-9 and E-Verify for TPS Haiti. These updates are periodic and until there is a final decision issued by the court, we recommend checking I-9 Central for press releases on the updates. Please note that if the foreign national is already an employee and the I-9 has been updated to include a notation about the extension of TPS work authorization per court order, the employer is not required to keep updating based on the expiration dates provided by USCIS.

USCIS acknowledged the Court’s Order postponing the termination of the TPS Program and reflecting the validity of the previous EADs issued under the TPS designation will be extended per Court Order for an unknown period of time. USCIS stated:

On March 13th USCIS provide an update on I-9 Central. USCIS provided the following guidance: When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “March 27, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the Alert and TPS Haiti webpages and attach them to Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information. When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “March 27, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.

Pursuant to guidance issued by USCIS/E-Verify on February 14, 2026, work authorization validity date is to be noted as March 15, 2026 in Section 2. See AILA Doc #25063003 for additional information on guidance in completing Form I-9.

Effective through February 3, 2026. *HOWEVER, on February 2, 2026 the District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order staying the Secretary’s TPS termination decision. On February 4, 2026, USCIS acknowledged the Court’s Order postponing the termination of the TPS Program for Haiti and reflecting the validity of the previous EADs issued under the TPS designation for Haiti will be extended per Court Order for an unknown period of time. USCIS stated:

“The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Haiti with an original expiration date of February 3, 2026, August 3, 2025, August 3, 2024, June 30, 2024, February 3, 2023, December 31, 2022, October 4, 2021, January 4, 2021, January 2, 2020, July 22, 2019, January 22, 2018, or July 22, 2017 is extended per court order. Miot et al. v. Trump et al., No. 25-cv-02471-ACR (D.D.C.).”

USCIS TPS website updated February 4, 2026 (previous update had been November 28, 2025).
Honduras
X  Terminated
*see ongoing litigation

On February 9, 2026 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the district court’s order finding the government is likely to succeed on the merits of the appeal. Work authorization and designation terminated. National TPS Alliance et al v. Noem et al.

Termination announced July 8, 2025, 9th Cir granted the Administration’s emergency stay, allowing termination to proceed.

Effective February 9, 2026, TPS designation and work authorization terminated.

Effective through September 8, 2025. *HOWEVER, on Dec. 31, 2025, a judge in the U.S. Northern District of California issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision. The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Honduras with an original expiration date of Jan. 5, 2018, Jan. 5, 2019, April 2, 2019, Jan. 5, 2020, Jan. 4, 2021, Oct. 4, 2021, Dec. 31, 2022, June 30, 2024, and July 5, 2025, is extended per court order. National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-05687-TLT (N.D. Cal.). This means that TPS beneficiaries may be able to continue to work but it is unclear for how long, as there is yet no written decision and USCIS has stated that it “vehemently disagrees” with the order and intends to appeal.
Lebanon
✓  Active
No changes announced, designated through May 27, 2026 EAD effective through May 27, 2026

Registration through May 27, 2026
Nepal
X  Terminated
*see ongoing litigation

On February 9, 2026 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the district court’s order finding the government is likely to succeed on the merits of the appeal. Work authorization and designation terminated. National TPS Alliance et al v. Noem et al.

Termination announced June 6, 2025. Valid through August 20, 2025 9th Cir. grants emergency stay to Trump administration allowing termination to proceed.

Effective February 9, 2026, TPS designation and work authorization terminated.


Effective through August 20, 2025. *HOWEVER, on Dec. 31, 2025, a judge in the U.S. Northern District of California issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision. The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Nepal with an original expiration date of June 24, 2018, June 24, 2019, March 24, 2020, Jan. 4, 2021, Oct. 4, 2021, Dec. 31, 2022, June 30, 2024, and June 24, 2025, is extended per court order. National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-05687-TLT (N.D. Cal.). This means that TPS beneficiaries may be able to continue to work but it is unclear for how long, as there is yet no written decision and USCIS has stated that it “vehemently disagrees” with the order and intends to appeal.
Nicaragua
X  Terminated
*see ongoing litigation

On February 9, 2026 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the district court’s order finding the government is likely to succeed on the merits of the appeal. Work authorization and designation terminated. National TPS Alliance et al v. Noem et al.

Termination announced on July 8, 2025, 9th Cir granted emergency stay to Trump administration pending appeal allowing termination to proceed.

Effective February 9, 2026, TPS designation and work authorization terminated.

Effective through September 8, 2025. *HOWEVER, on Dec. 31, 2025, a judge in the U.S. Northern District of California issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision. The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Nicaragua with an original expiration date of Jan. 5, 2018, Jan. 5, 2019, April 2, 2019, Jan. 2, 2020, Jan. 4, 2021, Oct. 4, 2021, Dec. 31, 2022, June 30, 2024, and July 5, 2025 is extended per court order. National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-05687-TLT (N.D. Cal.). This means that TPS beneficiaries may be able to continue to work but it is unclear for how long, as there is yet no written decision and USCIS has stated that it “vehemently disagrees” with the order and intends to appeal.
Somalia
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation

On March 13, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order staying the TPS Somalia termination. African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 26-cv-11201(D. Mass.).

No changes announced, designated through March 17, 2026

USCIS has been updating the “expiration date” to be used when completing Form I-9 and E-Verify for TPS Somalia. These updates are periodic and until there is a final decision issued by the court, we recommend checking I-9 Central for press releases on the updates. Please note that if the foreign national is already an employee and the I-9 has been updated to include a notation about the extension of TPS work authorization per court order, the employer is not required to keep updating based on the expiration dates provided by USCIS.

The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Somalia with an original expiration date of March 17, 2023, Sept. 17, 2024, and March 17, 2026 is extended per court order. African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 26-cv-11201(D. Mass.)

When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “March 31, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the TPS Somalia webpage and attach them to Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.

When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “March 31, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.

EAD auto-extended September 17, 2025. Work authorization expiring March 17, 2026.
South Sudan
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation
Automatically extended for 6 months from May 4, 2025, designated through November 3, 2025

On November 6, 2025, DHS published Federal Register Notice a terminating TPS benefits on January 5, 2026.
USCIS has been updating the “expiration date” to be used when completing Form I-9 and E-Verify for TPS South Sudan. These updates are periodic and until there is a final decision issued by the court, we recommend checking I-9 Central for press releases on the updates. Please note that if the foreign national is already an employee and the I-9 has been updated to include a notation about the extension of TPS work authorization per court order, the employer is not required to keep updating based on the expiration dates provided by USCIS.

USCIS acknowledged the Court’s Order postponing the termination of the TPS Program and reflecting the validity of the previous EADs issued under the TPS designation will be extended per Court Order for an unknown period of time. USCIS stated:

Pursuant to guidance issued by USCIS/E-Verify on April 10, 2026, work authorization validity date is to be noted as July 1, 2026 in Section 2. “When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “July 1, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the Alert and TPS South Sudan webpages and attach them to Form I-9. Check USCIS websites regularly for updated information. When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “July 1, 2026”from the Form I-9. Check USCIS websites regularly for updated information.”

EADs auto-extended initially through November 3, 2025, and then were subsequently auto-extended through January 5, 2026. *HOWEVER, on December 30, 2025, a judge in the District of Massachusetts issued an order staying the South Sudan TPS termination. The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of South Sudan with an original expiration date of Nov. 3, 2023, May 3, 2025, or Nov. 3, 2025, is extended per court order. African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25-cv-13939-PBS (D. Mass.). This means that TPS beneficiaries may be able to continue to work but it is unclear for how long, as there is yet no written decision and USCIS has stated that it “vehemently disagrees” with the order and intends to appeal.
Sudan
↔  Extended
Extended January 17, 2025, designated through October 19, 2026  EADs auto-extended through April 19, 2026  
Syria
X  Terminated / Restored
*see ongoing litigation
On March 16, 2026, The U.S. Supreme Court deferred a decision on the Administration’s bid to end protections for Haitians and Syrians and instead agreed to hear oral arguments the week of April 27th.

On November 19, 2025, a federal judge blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria (oral order); USCIS “vehemently disagrees”.

On Sept. 19, 2025, notice terminating TPS published in Federal Register, designated2 through November 21, 2025.
USCIS has been updating the “expiration date” to be used when completing Form I-9 and E-Verify for TPS Syria. These updates are periodic and until there is a final decision issued by the court, we recommend checking I-9 Central for press releases on the updates. Please note that if the foreign national is already an employee and the I-9 has been updated to include a notation about the extension of TPS work authorization per court order, the employer is not required to keep updating based on the expiration dates provided by USCIS.

USCIS acknowledged the Court’s Order postponing the termination of the TPS Program and reflecting the validity of the previous EADs issued under the TPS designation will be extended per Court Order for an unknown period of time. USCIS stated:

Pursuant to guidance issued by USCIS/E-Verify on March 12, 2026, work authorization validity date is to be noted as March 13, 2026 in Section 2. “When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “March 13, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the Alert and TPS Syria webpages and attach them to Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information. When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “March 13, 2026” from the Form I-9.”

Effective through November 21, 2025, BUT with the oral court order, this means that TPS beneficiaries may be able to continue to work but it is unclear for how long, as there is yet no written decision and USCIS has stated that it “vehemently disagrees” with the order and intends to appeal.

USCIS updated the website on 12/05/2025 to state “The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Syria with an original expiration date of Sept. 30, 2025, March 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2022, or March 31, 2021 is extended per court order. Dahlia Doe v. Noem, 25-cv-8686 (S.D.N.Y.).”
Ukraine
✓  Active
Designated through October 19, 2026  EADs auto-extended through April 19, 2026   
Venezuela
(2021 Designation)
X  Terminated / Restored

*see ongoing litigation
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the legal challenge to the cancellation of TPS for Haiti and Venezuela (NTPSA v. Noem).

December 10, 2025 in NTPSA v. Noem, U.S. District Judge Chen granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for declaratory relief but agreed to stay the decision for two weeks so that an appeal may be taken to the Ninth Circuit.

On October 3rd the U.S. Supreme Court granted the stay pending appeal.

On October 2nd the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in which the court declined to stay the district court’s determination pending appeal.

September 8, 2025, DHS announced termination, set to expire September 10, 2025. now effective through November 7, 2025 and then District Court issued final order allowing 2023 TPS to continue and some 2021 may be included in this order. On September 12th judge ordered DHS to update TPS website.
From September 12th thru October 2nd, Venezuela 2021 that did not re-register under the January 17, 2025 extension notice would expire November 7, 2025. EAD with 9/10/25, 3/10/24, or 9/9/22 expiration date, effective through November 7, 2025. To prove authorization to work through November 7, 2025, must show EAD and may show Federal Register. If Venezuela 2021 did re-register under the January 17, 2025 extension notice, see Venezuela 2023 below.

As of October 3rd, Supreme Court decision, 2021 TPS expires on November 7, 2025.

DHS will not extend 2021 TPS Venezuela designation beyond the 60-day transition period stated in the Federal Register Notice, issued September 8, 2025.

No updates to USCIS TPS website since October 23, 2025.
Venezuela
(2023 Designation)
X  Terminated / Restored

*see ongoing litigation
On March 12, 2026, there was a court order to reject the request for a rehearing by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, referred to as en banc, which means the federal government cannot re-argue its case before 11 different Ninth Circuit judges. The government must either seek certiorari at the U.S. Supreme Court, or the decision of the Ninth Circuit will be final.

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in the legal challenge to the cancellation of TPS for Haiti and Venezuela (NTPSA v. Noem).

December 10, 2025 in NTPSA v. Noem, U.S. District Judge Chen granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for declaratory relief but agreed to stay the decision for two weeks so that an appeal may be taken to the Ninth Circuit.

On October 3rd, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the stay pending appeal.

On October 2nd, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued ruling in which the Court declined to stay the district court’s determination pending appeal.

Supreme Court allowed termination on May 19, 2025, but litigation has allowed some TPS holders to maintain work authorization and District Court on September 5th issued final order allowing 2023 TPS to continue until October 2, 2026, and then on September 12th judge ordered DHS to update TPS website.

On October 2nd Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued ruling in which the court declined to stay the district court’s determination pending appeal.

On October 3rd the U.S. Supreme Court granted the stay pending appeal.

December 10, 2025 in NTPSA v. Noem, U.S. District Judge Chen granted the Plaintiffs’ motion for declaratory relief but agreed to stay the decision for two weeks so that an appeal may be taken to the Ninth Circuit.

On March 12, 2026, there was a court order to reject the request for a rehearing by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, referred to as en banc, which means the federal government cannot re-argue its case before 11 different Ninth Circuit judges. The government must either seek certiorari at the U.S. Supreme Court, or the decision of the Ninth Circuit will be final.

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in the legal challenge to the cancellation of TPS for Haiti and Venezuela (NTPSA v. Noem).
From September 12th thru October 2nd, Venezuela 2023 (including Venezuela 2021 that re-registered under the January 17, 2025 extension) notice, TPS effective through October 2, 2026 with EAD (with 09/10/25, 04/02/25, 03/10/24 or 09/09/22 expiration date) auto-extended through April 2, 2026. To prove authorization to work through April 2, 2026, must show EAD and may show Federal Register as well as Form I-821 to confirm registration (the note about providing the Form I-821 was added in the October 2, 2025 I-9 Central news announcement “Update: Ninth Circuit Court Order TPS Venezuela”.

As of October 3rd U.S. Supreme Court ruling:
 
  • EADs based on the 2023 designation are likely to be treated as having expired on April 2, 2025 given the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling.
  • Caveat: TPS-related EADs issued on or before February 5, 2025 with a “Card Expires” date of October 2, 2026 will remain valid and the TPS recipients will continue to have work authorization through October 2, 2026.
  • USCIS updated their TPS website on October 10, 2025 with the following: If an individual registered under the January 17, 2025 extension notice “and have a Form I-94 issued with October 2, 2026 expiration dates on or before Feb. 5, 2025, and you have a pending EAD renewal application that was received before Feb. 6, 2025, that notice automatically extends the validity of your EAD issued under the TPS designation of Venezuela with an original expiration date of Sept. 10, 2025 or April 2, 2025 for up to 540 days.”
  • USCIS again updated their TPS website on October 23, 2025 with the following: “…if you re-registered under the previously vacated Jan. 17, 2025 Extension of the 2023 Designation of Venezuela, and you have a pending Form I-765 EAD renewal application that was received before Feb. 6, 2025, and a Form I-797 Receipt Notice dated before Feb. 6, 2025, that automatically extends the validity of your EAD issued under the TPS designation of Venezuela with an original expiration date of Sept. 10, 2025 or April 2, 2025 for up to 540 days.” USCIS removed reference to the Form I-94 (see language from October 10th above).
  • No updates to USCIS TPS website since October 23, 2025.
Yemen
X  Terminated
On March 3, 2026, a notice terminating TPS for Yemen was published in the Federal Register. The termination is effective May 4, 2026.

On February 13, 2026 DHS Secretary announced the termination of TPS for Yemen. The termination will be effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
On March 3, 2026, USCIS updated the Yemen TPS website with the following:

We have automatically extended through May 4, 2026, the validity of EADs issued under the TPS designation for Yemen with an original expiration date of Sept. 3, 2024, or Mar. 3, 2023. If your EAD is covered by this automatic extension, you may continue to use your existing EAD through May 4, 2026, as evidence that you are authorized to work.

To prove that you are authorized to continue working legally, you may show your employer:
 
  • Your TPS-related EAD with a Sept. 3, 2024; Mar. 3, 2023; or Mar. 3, 2026 expiration date; and
  • A copy of the Federal Register notice announcing the automatic extension.

EADs auto-extended through September 3, 2025    

 

1 Note that Ead expiration dates in the Federal Register are incorrect; dates noted on USCIS TPS website are correct: Sept. 30, 2025; March 31, 2024; Sept. 30, 2022; or March. 31, 2021.

1 Note that pursuant to U.S. Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, employer may not require employee to provide Form I-821 evidencing re-registration under the January 17, 2025 extension notice. Employer may inquire about the applicable expiration date for work authorization.

2 Note that pursuant to U.S. Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, employer may not require employee to provide Form I-821 evidencing re-registration under the January 17, 2025 extension notice. Employer may inquire about the applicable expiration date for work authorization.

NOTE: On March 13, 2026, USCIS published guidance on I-9 Central – “Update to TPS Page on EAD Automatic Extensions”. USCIS guidance now states that if an individual has a TPS-based EAD and is maintaining TPS status AND the renewal application was pending on or filed after July 22 but before October 30, 2025, the “automatic extension is limited by H.R. 1 to 1 year or the duration of TPS, whichever is shorter.” USCIS further states the following: “Please note: if the Form I-797C receipt notice has a “Received Date” of July 21, 2025, or earlier, the up-to-540-day automatic extension applies; however, any part of this extension that falls after July 22, 2025, cannot last longer than 1 year from this date or for the duration of the TPS designation period, whichever is shorter.

For more information, please see the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension accordion on the USCIS Temporary Protected Status page.”

Accessible to Public.