USCIS data through the third quarter of FY2026 shows over 567,000 TPS applications pending, with Haiti and Ukraine accounting for the vast majority of the backlog across all designated countries.
USCIS is notifying certain Sudan TPS holders that their expired employment authorization documents have been extended through October 19, 2026, aligning with the end of Sudan’s TPS designation. Learn which EAD categories qualify and how Sudan TPS EAD extensions will be verified.
TPS Ethiopia termination took effect August 18, 2026, ending protected status for Ethiopian nationals under this designation. Employment Authorization Documents with A12 or C19 categories issued to affected beneficiaries are no longer valid as of that date.
The South Sudan TPS termination took effect August 7, 2026, ending protections for current beneficiaries. Employment Authorization Documents with A12 or C19 category codes issued under this designation are no longer valid as of that date.
TPS termination for Burma took effect August 7, 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling and a prior DHS determination that Myanmar no longer met designation conditions. Employment authorization documents held by affected beneficiaries are no longer considered valid.
USCIS data for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 shows over 574,000 TPS applications pending, with figures broken down by country of designation. See what the latest numbers reveal about processing volumes and approval trends.
A federal court order has extended TPS Somalia protections and employment authorization through August 3, 2026, temporarily blocking an earlier termination. Beneficiaries’ EADs remain valid, but this relief is tied to ongoing litigation that could affect status at any time.
The Syria TPS termination took effect July 27, 2026, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a prior determination that Syria no longer qualifies for the designation. Employment authorization documents tied to Syria TPS are now invalid.
Haiti TPS termination took effect July 27, 2026, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling and a prior federal register notice. Employment authorization documents issued to Haiti TPS holders under categories A12 and C19 are no longer valid.
The TPS Yemen termination took effect July 20, 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling and a determination that Yemen no longer meets designation requirements. Yemeni TPS holders should know their Employment Authorization Documents are no longer valid.
