SAVE Updates FAQs on Changes to Parole and TPS to Reflect Ruling on TPS for Haiti
SAVE updated its webpage, “FAQs on the Effect of Changes to Parole and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for SAVE Agencies” to reflect DHS's compliance with the 7/15/25 final judgement in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Association v. Trump that makes the effective date of any termination no earlier than 2/3/26. The updated page includes the following questions and answers:
What changes have been made to the TPS Haiti designation?
Update: On July 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a final judgement in Haitian Evangelical Clergy Ass’n v. Trump, No. 25-cv-1464, that makes the effective date of any termination no earlier than Feb. 3, 2026. TPS Haiti beneficiaries will retain their status and employment authorization, and their documentation remains valid through Feb. 3, 2026. Forms I-766, Employment Authorization Document, (EADs) with category A12 or C19 and a Card Expires date of Sep. 2, 2025; Aug. 3, 2025; Aug. 3, 2024; June 30, 2024; Feb. 3, 2023; Dec. 31. 2022; Oct. 4, 2021; Jan. 4, 2021; Jan 2, 2020; July 22, 2019; Jan. 22, 2018; or July 22, 2017, are valid through Feb. 3, 2026.
How does this affect the SAVE response?
SAVE user agencies who create new SAVE cases will be able to verify the TPS Haiti designation end date of Feb. 3, 2026. The prior end date of Sep. 2, 2025, is now changed to the termination date of Feb. 3, 2026. Haiti TPS-related EADs with category A12 or C19 previously extended through Aug. 2, 2025, are extended through Feb. 3, 2026.
SAVE will verify if an alien has TPS or a pending TPS application and any updated employment authorization validity period using information from any TPS-related document, such as Form I-797, Approval Notice; Form I-797C, Notice of Action or Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, with category A12 or C19. In some instances, the benefit-granting agency may need to institute additional verification.
SAVE provides point-in-time immigration verification including current immigration statuses/categories and pending applications. Benefit applicants may have more than one lawful basis to remain in the U.S.