Temporary Protected Status Work Permits Expiring This Month for Thousands of Immigrants
Work authorizations for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from six countries are expiring on July 17, 2026, and for Haitians on July 24. Unless further court action extends the deadline, affected workers will lose legal work rights.
What Is Happening
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended temporary work authorization for certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries affected by ongoing litigation. Eligible beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen may continue working through July 17, while eligible Haitians are authorized through July 24.
These extensions are the result of court litigation challenging the administration's decisions to terminate TPS designations for these countries. However, unless further court action or government guidance extends these deadlines, employers should prepare for employment eligibility reverification later this month.
Who Is Affected
Thousands of immigrants from these six nations—primarily those who fled violence, natural disasters, or armed conflict and have been legally living and working in the U.S. for years—will face the loss of their work permits if no extension is granted. Many have built families, bought homes, and become integral parts of U.S. communities and workforces.
Next Steps
Temporary Protected Status allowed people who were fleeing violence in their home countries to legally live and work in the U.S. Now that their work authorizations are about to expire, some politicians, like Ohio's governor, Mike DeWine, have expressed concern, acknowledging the positive impact some TPS holders have had, and stating that "changing the immigration status of these individuals is not in the best interest of the United States nor Ohio." However, as of now, no extension has been announced.
For TPS holders and their employers: If your work authorization is expiring July 17 or 24, contact an immigration attorney immediately to understand your options. These may include asylum claims, other visa categories, or potential lawsuits to stay in the U.S. Employers should prepare to stop employing these individuals unless a court orders an extension or the government announces one before the deadline.
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