TPS Extension

USCIS Issues Temporary TPS Work Authorization Extensions for Seven Countries

Maggio Kattar

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026 decision limiting judicial review of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation decisions, USCIS has issued updated guidance temporarily extending TPS-related employment authorization for beneficiaries from seven countries while the remaining court proceedings are resolved.


The temporary extensions apply to:

  • Haiti: through July 24, 2026
  • Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen: through July 17, 2026


These are temporary administrative extensions intended to provide an orderly transition as the courts implement the Supreme Court’s decision. They do not represent new or long-term TPS designations.


The guidance applies to qualifying Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under TPS in categories A12 or C19 with the expiration dates identified in the applicable USCIS country-specific alert.


What Employers Should Do


Employers should identify employees whose work authorization is based on TPS for one of the seven affected countries and review the applicable USCIS guidance.

For qualifying TPS beneficiaries:

  • Continue to recognize employment authorization through the temporary expiration date specified in the applicable USCIS alert:
    • Haiti: July 24, 2026
    • Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen: July 17, 2026
  • Update Form I-9 using the temporary expiration date and notation required by USCIS.
  • Use the same temporary expiration date when creating an E-Verify case, if applicable.
  • Calendar affected employees for reverification by the applicable temporary expiration date unless USCIS issues additional guidance.

Employers should not suspend or terminate an employee solely because a qualifying TPS-based EAD reflects an earlier expiration date. The automatic extension remains valid through the applicable temporary expiration date established by USCIS.

Looking Ahead: Will the TPS Extensions Change?


Because these extensions are measured in days rather than months, employers should expect additional guidance from USCIS or the courts before the current deadlines expire.

Organizations employing TPS beneficiaries should monitor developments closely to ensure continued Form I-9 compliance and uninterrupted employment authorization for affected workers.

Contact your Maggio Kattar attorney with any questions.