Derek Wells
Nov 30, 2025
Full breakdown of TPS terminations, extensions, EAD validity dates, and key court decisions.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS): Updated DHS Guidance for October 2025
U.S. immigration policy surrounding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) continues to shift rapidly. As of October 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued updated guidance on countries whose TPS designations have been terminated, extended, or temporarily reinstated. These updates affect work authorization validity (EAD), registration deadlines, and legal stay for thousands of immigrants.
❌ TPS Terminated for the Following Countries
DHS has officially ended TPS for:
Afghanistan
Cameroon
Haiti
current EADs remain valid until February 3, 2026
Honduras
Nepal
Nicaragua
Syria
current EADs valid until November 21, 2025
After these deadlines, individuals may need to transition to a different status or prepare for the end of lawful presence.
✅ TPS Remains Active for These Countries
Burma (Myanmar)
registration open until November 25, 2025
El Salvador
current EADs valid until September 9, 2026
auto-extension valid through March 9, 2026
Ethiopia
current EADs valid through December 12, 2025
Lebanon
EADs valid until May 27, 2026
registration open until May 27, 2026
Somalia
South Sudan
current EADs remained valid through November 3, 2025
Sudan
TPS designation extended to October 19, 2026
EAD validity through April 19, 2026
⚖️ TPS for Venezuela: Court Battles Continue
TPS for Venezuela remains in legal limbo.
DHS initially terminated the program
But on October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily reinstated TPS until November 7, 2025
Applicants should closely monitor USCIS announcements for further updates, as the situation may change again depending on upcoming court rulings.