TPS
Temporary Protected Status country designations, extension announcements, re-registration deadlines, and employment authorization document renewal procedures. Covers litigation affecting TPS holders.
Top questions about TPS
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat 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 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 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 LimboWhat is the status of the legal case regarding Haiti's TPS termination?
The Supreme Court may fast-track the case, though current protections and work authorizations remain in place until 2026.
Read: Haitians in Indiana Face Deportation as Court Injunctions Hold TPS StatusWhat 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 TPS
What’s Next for Venezuelans Under TPS: Status, Uncertainty, and Next Steps
Venezuelan TPS holders have received a court-ordered extension of their legal status through October 2, 2026, and work authorization through April 2, 2026. However, the administration does not intend to…
Noem: Venezuelans with TPS May Apply for Refugee Status
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that Venezuelans formerly covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can now apply for…
California Judge Vacates TPS Termination for 60,000 Immigrants
Federal courts have blocked the termination of TPS for several countries, including Honduras and Nicaragua. These rulings restore…
Judge Halts End of TPS for South Sudanese Immigrants Pending Litigation
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to end TPS for South Sudan.…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will…
Court-based relief could shield some TPS holders from deportation
As TPS terminations progress, certain long-term TPS holders may seek adjustment of status in immigration court if they…
Trump Ends Ethiopian TPS Protections, Tightening Refugee Crackdown
DHS ended TPS for Ethiopian nationals on December 12, 2025, affecting more than 4,500 people. Those impacted have…
TPS: Is It Still Available Amid the Asylum Processing Halt?
Temporary Protected Status operates separately from asylum and continues to protect eligible nationals, offering work authorization and deportation…
Constant Fear for Myanmar Nationals as TPS Ends and Risk Returns
The U.S. will end TPS for almost 4,000 Myanmar nationals on Jan. 26, 2026, with DHS citing improved…
Trump Admin Ends Haiti TPS as Violence Surges Courts Pause Termination
A federal judge paused the Sept. 2, 2025 termination of Haiti’s TPS, keeping protections through Feb. 3, 2026.…