Judge Mehta Blocks Public Charge Visa Freeze Affecting 5 Nations
A U.S. judge ruled the public charge visa freeze for 75 countries unlawful, finding the State Department exceeded its authority over individual visa decisions.
Top questions about TPS
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat is the current legal status of TPS revocation for Haitians as of July 2025?
As of July 2025, the courts have not made a final decision on whether to revoke TPS for Haitians, leaving many in legal limbo.
Read: Faith Over Fear: Haitian Immigrants Resist Deportation Threats in SpringfieldWhat are the current work authorization statuses of TPS holders from Venezuela and Haiti after this ruling?
The ruling preserves work authorization for about 600,000 Venezuelans and 500,000 Haitians who have TPS.
Read: Judge halts ending of TPS protections for 1.1 million Venezuelans and HaitiansWhat is Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians about to expire on February 3, 2026?
Trump revoked TPS for approximately 350,000 Haitians, with protection set to expire on February 3, 2026, putting their work authorization and legal status at risk.
Read: Nursing Homes Fear Losing Licensed Nurses and Cnas as Trump Targets Haitian TPSWhat happens when Haiti's TPS ends?
When Haiti's TPS ends on February 3, 2026, those without another lawful basis to stay may be placed in removal proceedings starting February 4, 2026.
Read: Springfield Churches Train to Help Haitians Facing DeportationsWhat risks do people with TPS face once it ends on May 20, 2025?
People with TPS may lose their work authorization and risk being deported if they don't have another legal status.
Read: Temporary Protected Status Cut Leaves Afghans in Limbo
USCIS Terminates Burma, South Sudan TPS Work Permits; Employers Must Reverify
U.S.C.I.S. terminated Burma and South Sudan TPS work permits on August 7, 2026. Employers must reverify workers; alternative…
Which TPS Countries Face Looming Work Permit Deadlines After Somalia, Ethiopia
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Employers Must Reverify I-9s as TPS Ends for Burma, South Sudan
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Amnesty Urges Africa to Reject U.S. Deportation Deals Amid Birth Tourism Crackdown
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Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay Enforce Six-Month Passport Validity Rule
Passport validity rules for the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Paraguay vary by destination and airline, with some exceptions…
ICE Initiates Ankle Monitor Tracking for Haitian Nationals Under TPS Status
ICE is requiring Haitian TPS recipients in Ohio to attend check-ins and, in some cases, wear GPS ankle…
36 African Migrants Deported from US to Cameroon Seek Protection in Administrative Court
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TPS EAD Ruling: 150,000 U.S. Citizen Children of Salvadorans Affected by Sept. 9, 2026
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Malaysia Won’t Deport Rohingya If Risks Exist, Says Fahmi Fadzil and Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia halts the deportation of 5,000 Myanmar nationals if they face persecution, amid screening of detainees and diplomatic…