TPS Terminations in 2026: Current USCIS Dates by Country and What to Check Now
USCIS now lists several TPS terminations as effective in 2026, including Haiti, Syria, Yemen, Burma, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia. Check your country page, EAD category and any other status before relying on an old TPS deadline.
Temporary Protected Status changed quickly in 2026. Earlier in the year, several country pages were still moving through court orders and short extensions. The current USCIS country pages now list multiple TPS designations as terminated, with effective dates across July and August 2026.
The practical point: do not rely on an old article, screenshot, or receipt notice alone. TPS is country-specific, and work authorization depends on the exact designation, court order, EAD category, and any other immigration status you may have.
Current USCIS termination dates to check
As of this refresh, USCIS lists these TPS termination dates on its country pages:
- Yemen: terminated effective July 20, 2026.
- Haiti: terminated effective July 27, 2026.
- Syria: terminated effective July 27, 2026.
- Burma (Myanmar): terminated effective Aug. 7, 2026.
- South Sudan: terminated effective Aug. 7, 2026.
- Somalia: terminated effective Aug. 14, 2026.
- Ethiopia: terminated effective Aug. 18, 2026.
Why this matters for work permits
TPS-based employment authorization is usually tied to category A12 or C19. When a TPS designation terminates, you should not assume the printed expiration date on the card is the whole answer. USCIS sometimes posts automatic extensions, court-order notes, or country-specific instructions that change how long a document remains valid.
For employers, the safer source is the USCIS TPS country page and I-9 guidance, not a social post. For workers, the safer step is to collect your documents and get individualized screening before the last valid work-authorization date passes.
What TPS holders should do now
- Open your country page on USCIS. Start with the main USCIS TPS page, then click your country.
- Check the latest alert date. Country pages may be archived but still include the final termination alert and effective date.
- Check your EAD category and issuance history. Look for A12/C19 and compare against the country-specific USCIS note.
- Do not assume pending TPS paperwork protects you. A pending renewal may not preserve status after a designation has ended. See our guide to what happens when a TPS renewal is pending.
- Get screened for another status. Family petitions, asylum, adjustment of status, employment options, or other relief may exist, but the answer depends on your facts.
- Make a safety plan. Keep copies of approvals, EADs, I-94s, receipts and passports. If you are worried about enforcement, review our Know Your Rights guide.
Haiti TPS note
Haiti has been one of the most searched TPS questions because guidance moved quickly. USCIS currently lists Haiti TPS as terminated effective July 27, 2026. We keep a separate Haiti TPS termination guide for the country-specific timeline.
Official sources
- USCIS Temporary Protected Status main page
- USCIS TPS Haiti page
- USCIS TPS Yemen page
- USCIS TPS Syria page
- USCIS TPS Burma (Myanmar) page
- USCIS TPS South Sudan page
- USCIS TPS Somalia page
- USCIS TPS Ethiopia page
- USCIS TPS Venezuela page
*This article is general immigration information, not legal advice. TPS litigation and agency guidance can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a licensed immigration attorney or DOJ-accredited representative.*