USCIS Extends TPS Work Permits for Several Countries Through July 10
Under a court order, eligible TPS holders from seven countries stay authorized to work through July 10, 2026 even if their EAD has expired — interim relief amid ongoing litigation.
What USCIS announced
USCIS has extended employment authorization for many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. Under a court order, eligible TPS beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen remain authorized to work through July 10, 2026, even if the expiration date printed on their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) has already passed. USCIS described this as limited, interim relief while related litigation continues.
Why it's temporary
TPS designations for several countries have been contested in court, and this EAD extension is tied to ongoing proceedings rather than a new long-term designation. Separately, USCIS has noted an automatic extension of Lebanon's TPS designation into late 2026.
Our analysis: what it means for TPS holders and employers
- Keep working — and keep your paperwork. Affected employees remain authorized through the window; they and their employers should retain the USCIS notices showing the auto-extension for Form I-9 purposes.
- Dates can move. Because relief is tied to litigation, the window could shift; follow USCIS updates rather than relying only on the printed EAD date.
- Rules vary by country. Each TPS country has its own timeline; confirm the specifics for your designation.
This is interim relief in a shifting legal landscape. We will follow how the courts and USCIS handle TPS work authorization next.
Source
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