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Current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Deadlines

AfghanistanEnded on July 21, 2025
CameroonEnded on August 4, 2025
NepalEnded on August 20, 2025

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
HondurasEnded on September 8, 2025

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
NicaraguaEnded on September 8, 2025

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
Syria
Ended on September 30, 2025
HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order vacating the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
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.).

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. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.
South SudanEnded on November 3, 2025

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order staying the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “April 10, 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.
Venezuela 2021 (Applies to Venezuela 2021 beneficiaries who did not re-register under the Jan. 17, 2025 Extension notice.)Ended on November 7, 2025
Burma (Myanmar)Ended on January 26, 2026

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order postponing the TPS termination decision.

The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation for Burma 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.).

When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “April 15, 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 “April 15, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.
EthiopiaEnded on December 12, 2025

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order staying the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
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. When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “April 13, 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 “April 13, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.
HaitiEnded on February 3, 2026

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order staying the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
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.).

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 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 “July 1, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check back to USCIS websites regularly for updated information.
YemenMay 4, 2026
SomaliaMarch 17, 2026

HOWEVER, a federal judge has issued an order staying the Secretary’s TPS termination decision.
The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Somalia with an original expiration date of Sept. 17, 2024, March 17, 2023, or March 17, 2026, is extended per court order. African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 26-cv-11201(D. Mass.).
LebanonMay 27, 2026
El SalvadorSeptember 9, 2026
Venezuela 2023

(Including Venezuela 2021 beneficiaries who re-registered under the Jan. 17 notice)
Those who previously received Venezuela TPS, and continue to be eligible for TPS, and submitted a re-registration application: TPS is valid through October 2, 2026, due to a court order.Work permits for those who previously received a work permit based on Venezuela TPS will be automatically extended through April 2, 2026. To receive a work permit that is valid through October 2, 2026, a renewal work permit application can be submitted.
SudanOctober 19, 2026
UkraineOctober 19, 2026

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