TPS
Temporary Protected Status country designations, extension announcements, re-registration deadlines, and employment authorization document renewal procedures. Covers litigation affecting TPS holders.
Trump Pledges Immediate End to TPS for Minnesota Somalis
Trump’s Truth Social post pledged to end Somali TPS in Minnesota, sparking fear. DHS rules say TPS is nationwide and Somalia’s designation runs to March 2026. About 705 Somali TPS…
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota, but nationwide fallout grows
Trump announced an immediate end to TPS for Somalis in Minnesota, but DHS and legal experts say TPS…
TPS End for Haitians in Springfield Could Spur Aggressive Action
TPS for Haitians is slated to end February 2026, prompting fears of deportations among about 15,000 Springfield residents.…
Venezuelan Immigrants Leave U.S. as TPS Expiration Takes Effect
U.S. officials ended Venezuelan TPS on November 7, 2025, affecting roughly 600,000 people across two expirations. The decision…
DHS Terminates South Sudan TPS Designation, 60-Day Departure Window
DHS ended TPS for South Sudan on November 3, 2025, starting a 60‑day window and full lapse in…
TPS and U Visa Not Admissions for INA 245(a), USCIS Clarifies
USCIS confirmed TPS and U visas aren’t admissions for INA § 245(a). Authorized TPS travel with Form I-512T…
Supreme Court Allows End of TPS for Venezuelans, 300,000 at Risk
On October 3, 2025 the Supreme Court allowed the government to end TPS for Venezuelans while appeals continue,…
Can You File Standalone I-765 for Asylum or TPS During a Shutdown?
USCIS continues processing fee-funded I-765 filings during a shutdown, allowing asylum (c)(8) and TPS applicants to apply or…
Understanding TPS Renewal Fee: Current Costs for Temporary Protected Status Extension
Beginning July 22, 2025, TPS applicants pay a $500 filing fee plus a $30 biometrics fee ($530 total);…
TPS Renewal Costs 2025: Updated Fees, Biometrics, and EAD Guidance
From July 22 and effective September 21, 2025, TPS fees rose: $500 for filing plus a $30 biometrics…