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On July 10, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued new employment-authorization guidance, affecting certain Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Haiti, Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
The guidance was released shortly before the affected employment-authorization dates were scheduled to expire. Under the updated USCIS instructions, covered Haitian TPS beneficiaries have employment authorization through July 24, 2026. Covered beneficiaries from the other six countries have employment authorization through July 17, 2026. The temporary extensions affect hundreds of thousands of workers.
Updated employment-authorization dates
| TPS country | Updated USCIS expiration date |
| Haiti | July 24, 2026 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | July 17, 2026 |
| Ethiopia | July 17, 2026 |
| Somalia | July 17, 2026 |
| South Sudan | July 17, 2026 |
| Syria | July 17, 2026 |
| Yemen | July 17, 2026 |
TPS beneficiaries affected by these developments should immediately consult with a qualified immigration attorney to evaluate whether they may qualify for another lawful immigration status or form of relief.
Possible alternatives may depend on each person’s individual circumstances, including family relationships, employment history, humanitarian concerns, fear of returning to the home country, prior immigration filings, or eligibility for adjustment of status, asylum, visas, or other protections.
Because deadlines are approaching quickly, beneficiaries should not wait until their TPS or employment authorization expires before obtaining individualized legal advice.
The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick are ready to assist individuals and families in reviewing their immigration options and determining the next appropriate steps based on their circumstances.
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