TPS by country (2026) — current designations, terminations & dates

TPS by country (2026)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) lets nationals of designated countries live and work in the U.S. while their home country is unsafe to return to. In 2025-2026, many designations were terminated, and most of those terminations are now paused or reinstated by federal courts — so the picture changes month to month. This page summarizes the status as of July 25, 2026 and explains how TPS works. It is general information, not legal advice; always confirm the current USCIS TPS page for your country.

Current TPS status by country (as of July 25, 2026)

🔴 Update — July 24, 2026

On June 25, 2026 the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 (Mullin v. Doe) that courts cannot review TPS termination decisions. Haiti and Syria EADs — about 334,595 people — had been set to lapse July 1. Instead, USCIS/E-Verify guidance confirms the EADs for all seven countries in litigation (Haiti, Syria, Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen) are extended per court order — “limited relief” until the lower courts align with the ruling. On July 24, 2026 USCIS/E-Verify posted superseding guidance for three countries, so the date employers enter on Form I-9 now runs by country: July 27, 2026 (Haiti and Syria — July 24 guidance — and Burma, July 17 guidance), July 29, 2026 (Somalia, July 24 guidance), July 30, 2026 (Ethiopia, South Sudan), July 24, 2026 (Yemen, July 17 guidance). For the full dated snapshot with downloadable data, see TPS work-permit status by country (July 2026).

Update: these near-weekly superseding releases (July 1 → July 10 → July 17 → July 24) are the pattern while the stays are litigated — expect the dates to move again around each I-9 date. (Checked against the E-Verify What’s New feed, July 25, 2026.)

⚠️ TPS status is being litigated and changes frequently. Dates below are from the most recent Federal Register notices and the National Immigration Forum fact sheet. Court orders can change them at any time — verify before relying on this.

✅ Active designations

⚖️ Termination paused or disputed in court

⛔ Terminated

How TPS works

• It is temporary and country-based. The DHS Secretary designates a country for 6-18 months at a time; the designation can be extended or terminated.
• It is not a green card and does not by itself lead to permanent residence, but it does provide protection from removal and the ability to work.
• Re-registration happens within the window in each Federal Register notice (usually Form I-821, plus Form I-765 for a work permit). Extensions only apply to people who already hold TPS.
• Work permits are now capped at 1 year. Under the 2026 H.R.1 law, TPS-based EADs are issued for a maximum of one year, so holders renew more often. File early to avoid a gap.

If your country’s TPS is ending

1. Check the exact Federal Register notice for your country — it states the registration window and any work-authorization end date.
2. File any re-registration early, before your current EAD expires.
3. Explore other options with a qualified provider — some TPS holders may have separate paths (family petitions, asylum, etc.). This page does not assess eligibility.
4. Get free help from a BIA-recognized organization or legal-aid clinic.

Browse by country

• El Salvador
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Nicaragua
• Venezuela
• Burma (Myanmar)
• Ethiopia
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Syria
• Yemen

Related information

• Form I-821 (TPS application)
• Form I-765 (work permit / EAD)
• Immigration policy changes (Federal Register)
• BIA-recognized free legal help by state
• Find an immigration attorney

Official sources: USCIS — Temporary Protected Status · National Immigration Forum — TPS fact sheet

Last verified: 2026-07-17.

This is general procedural information, not legal advice. TPS designations are subject to active litigation and change frequently; the status above is a dated snapshot. Always verify the current Federal Register notice and the USCIS TPS page for your country, and consult a qualified legal-aid provider or attorney about your situation.