Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a temporary immigration benefit and work permit. It is for:
- People from certain countries
- Who are already in the United States
TPS allows them to stay here for a limited time. TPS is usually granted because of war, an earthquake, a hurricane or other emergency in the person's home country.
The Trump Administration is trying to end TPS. Advocates are fighting in the courts to keep it.
As of September 2025, here are the countries and the expiration dates on the TPS list:
- Burma (Valid through November 25, 2025)
- El Salvador (Extended until September 9, 2026)
- Ethiopia (Valid through December 12, 2025)
- Haiti (Extended through February 3, 2026)
- Lebanon (Valid through May 27, 2026)
- Somalia (Extended until March 17, 2026)
- South Sudan (Extended until November 3, 2025)
- Sudan (Extended until October 19, 2026)
- Syria (Extended until September 30, 2025)
- Ukraine (Extended until October 19, 2026)
- Venezuela (2021 Designation extended until September 10, 2025)
- Yemen (Extended until March 3, 2026)
Follow the link to learn more about which countries are eligible for TPS. The link is to the U.S. government website. The forms are free, but it costs money to apply.
Last Reviewed: August 28, 2025