This article was last updated on August 7, 2026

Summary

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a U.S. government program that could help people from certain countries stay in the United States when it is not safe to return to their home countries. If you have valid TPS status, you can live and work in the U.S. for a limited time. 

On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court heard two cases about TPS in Syria, Mullin v. Dahlia Doe, and Haiti, Trump v. Miot. On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court announced their decision in this case:

• The Trump administration is allowed to end TPS for Syria and Haiti. The federal government has updated the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website stating that TPS for Syria and Haiti ended as of July 27, 2026, however the court case is still ongoing. 
• Federal courts are not allowed to review and decide if the government's decision to end TPS was lawful, based on the TPS law.
• Federal courts are allowed to review and decide if the government’s decision to end TPS violated the U.S. Constitution, but that will be difficult to prove.

This Supreme Court decision will effectively allow the Trump administration to end TPS for most countries. TPS lawsuits may be able to continue in the lower courts based on arguments that ending TPS was unconstitutional, however these are difficult legal arguments to prove. 

TPS is still valid for some countries. 

See here for a list of TPS status per country based on this ruling. 

What is Temporary Protected Status?

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a type of temporary immigration status. The U.S. government gives TPS to people from certain countries when those countries are not safe because of war, natural disasters, or other extreme situations. 

Countries that have been given TPS in recent years are: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Lebanon, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen. 

If you have valid TPS, you can:

• Stay in the United States legally
• Apply for a work permit
• Be protected from detention and deportation while TPS is active

But TPS does not:

• Give you permanent immigration status
• Provide a pathway on its own to a green card

What is the current status of Temporary Protected Status by country?

The Trump administration has ended TPS in many countries, but some countries continue to have valid TPS. However, it is expected that the government will not renew TPS for the countries with live TPS status. The Supreme Court decision will also impact cases where a TPS termination has been temporarily paused because of an ongoing lawsuit. 

Updates in lawsuits for countries with pending cases in court are changing quickly. Regularly check the list below for updates to dates and case status.  

Below is the status of TPS by country:

Afghanistan

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.
USCIS resource page here. 

Burma (Myanmar)

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Cameroon

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

El Salvador

TPS valid through September 9, 2026

USCIS resource page here. 

Ethiopia

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS termination temporarily paused

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Haiti

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS termination in effect per USCIS update

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Honduras

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Lebanon

TPS valid through November 27, 2026

USCIS resource page here. 

Nepal

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Nicaragua

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Somalia

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS termination temporarily paused

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

South Sudan

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Sudan

TPS valid through October 19, 2026

USCIS resource page here. 

Syria

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS termination in effect per USCIS update

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Ukraine

TPS valid through October 19, 2026

USCIS resource page here. 

Venezuela (2021)

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS terminated

Lawsuit updates here. 

USCIS resource page here. 

Venezuela (2023)

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS termination temporarily paused

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Yemen

Ongoing lawsuit: TPS termination in effect

Lawsuit updates here.

USCIS resource page here. 

Will this Supreme Court case impact my ability to work in the United States?

Yes. If TPS ends for your country, you will not be allowed to work in the United States. An exception to this is if you have a different legal status that allows you to legally work in the United States. 

As of August 7, 2026, USCIS has work authorization ending on August 10 for Somalia and August 19 for Ethiopia. USCIS has published these placeholder dates in anticipation of TPS ending on these dates for these countries. To be clear, these dates are not final and can change based on court rulings. 

For these countries, work authorization does not end before your TPS status ends. If you have valid TPS status, you have authorization to work in the United States. 

Since information is changing quickly, you should regularly check the USCIS resource page for your country listed here. 

How can I prepare if I lose my TPS status? 

If TPS ends for your country, then you may be at risk for detention and deportation if you do not have a different legal status. It is important to talk to a licensed, qualified attorney about your options for staying in the United States. You can find a list of free or low-cost attorneys here and a list of private attorneys here. Note: IRAP cannot guarantee the quality of services provided by attorneys on these lists. 

It is also important to remember that you have rights when interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. These rights include: 

• Remaining silent and not answering questions
• Refusing to allow ICE to search you or enter your property without a warrant signed by a judge
• Speaking with a lawyer if you are detained

Asking your Member of Congress for help

If you are detained by ICE, your Member of Congress might be able to help you. Congressional offices can ask ICE about your location, medical needs, transfers and circumstances around your arrest.

If you are concerned about being detained by ICE, you may consider filling out this form (ICE Form 60-001) so your Member of Congress can ask about your case and help you while you are in detention. In order to help you, your Member of Congress will need the completed and signed English form. ICE will not accept translated versions of the form. 

You can send the completed form to a trusted family member, friend, or lawyer and they can send it to your Member of Congress if you are detained by ICE. 

The form is only valid for 90 days from the date of signature. 

Additional resources

You may also want to read the following resources, which are available in multiple languages and can help you feel more prepared for a potential encounter with immigration authorities:

• Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE | National Immigrant Justice Center 
• Know Your Rights: What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration | National Immigration Law Center
• Know Your Rights, Legal Resource app | National Korean American Service and Education Consortium
• Know Your Rights: What to Do in Interactions with Law Enforcement | CLEAR 
• Know Your Rights: Immigrants’ Rights | ACLU

Finally, the National TPS Alliance may be able to offer people with TPS additional resources and support.