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
Temporary Protected Status (TPS), February 3, 2026, Haitian Evangelical Clergy Ass’n v. Trump upheld
A court preserved Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians through Feb. 3, 2026, finding DHS unlawfully shortened a prior extension. The ruling blocks an earlier September 2025 cutoff and…
Rights groups condemn Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Myanmar, Kristi Noem decision
DHS announced ending TPS for approximately 3,969 Myanmar nationals, effective Jan. 26, 2026, citing improved governance. Rights groups…
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…
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…