What is happening to TPS?

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 until it is safe to return. TPS is usually granted because of war, an earthquake, a hurricane or other emergency in the person's home country. 

The Trump Administration wants to end TPS and the Supreme Court decided that they can. As of July 10, 2026, the Administration is waiting for some lower court orders to follow the Supreme Court decision. Then the Administration can set final expiration dates. If you have TPS, pay attention to reliable nonprofits, and news or notices from the government. It is confusing. 

As of August 7, 2026, here is what happening to the U.S. Government's TPS list:  

• Burma: the Administration announced it would end January 26, 2026, but a lower court delayed the end.
• El Salvador: Scheduled to end September 9, 2026.
• Ethiopia: The Administration announced it would end February 13, 2026, but a lower court delayed the end.
• Haiti: As of July 27, 2026, Haiti no longer has TPS protections.
• Lebanon: Scheduled to end November 27, 2026.
• Somalia: The Administration announced it would end March 17, 2026, but a lower court delayed the end.
• South Sudan: The Administration announced it would end January 5, 2026, but a lower court delayed the end.
• Sudan: Scheduled to end October 19, 2026.
• Syria: As of July 27, 2026, Syria no longer has TPS protections.
• Ukraine: Scheduled to end October 19, 2026.
• Venezuela: Check the U.S. government website. Some Venezuelans have TPS until October 2, 2026, others have already expired.
• Yemen: As of July 20, 2026, Yemen no longer has TPS protections.

The link below is to the U.S. government website, which is also confusing.

If you are a TPS holder, speak to a reputable immigration attorney as soon as possible to understand your legal options.