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Update on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Related Countries

Client Alert
July 13, 2026

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an important update on July 10, 2026, regarding Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Haiti and several other countries.

Current Status:

  • Haiti: TPS designation and related benefits remain in effect pursuant to a District Court order, until July 24, 2026. EAD documents, otherwise known as work authorization, for categories A12 or C19 with prior expiration dates are automatically extended through July 24, 2026.
  • Haitian natives with EAD documents issued in a different category should consult with an immigration attorney.
  • Other Countries (Burma/Myanmar, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Ethiopia, and South Sudan): EADs are extended through July 17, 2026.

These are short-term administrative extensions following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026 decision in Mullin v. Doe. The situation remains confusing, and new court decisions continue to try to limit the TPS termination. USCIS has indicated that TPS beneficiaries will keep their status and work authorization during this period, but further changes are likely.

Employers and TPS beneficiaries should check EAD expiration dates and categories and continue monitoring the official USCIS SAVE page and the specific pages for other countries for the latest developments. Employers should accept the extended EADs for Form I-9 and E-Verify purposes.

We are closely following this matter and will provide further updates as new information becomes available.

TPS recipients may have other immigration benefit options. Anyone losing TPS should consult with an immigration attorney immediately.

If you have questions about how these developments may affect your business or immigration status, contact BMD Member Rob Ratliff at raratliff@bmdllc.com.

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