TPS Terminations 2025-2026: Which Countries Lost Temporary Protected Status
Since 2025, the US government has ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for most countries that had it, including Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, Honduras, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Nicaragua, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, and in August 2026 Somalia and Ethiopia. After a Supreme Court ruling on June 25, 2026 favored the government, the remaining court-delayed terminations took effect in July and August 2026. As of September 22, 2026, only El Salvador, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine remain designated.
On this page
- Countries terminated
- 13, including Haiti, Venezuela, Honduras, Nicaragua, Syria, and Yemen
- People affected
- About 1 million, according to Pew Research Center (Aug 2026)
- Key court ruling
- Supreme Court, Mullin v. Doe, June 25, 2026
- Still designated
- El Salvador, Lebanon (through Nov 27, 2026), Sudan, Ukraine
- Venezuela work permits
- Some EADs valid until Oct 2, 2026
- Status after termination
- You return to any other status you hold, or have no status
Timeline of terminations
| Date TPS ended | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Venezuela (2023 designation) | Supreme Court let the termination take effect on May 19, 2025 while litigation continued |
| July 14, 2025 | Afghanistan | |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Cameroon | |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Nepal | After litigation |
| Sept 8, 2025 | Honduras, Nicaragua | After litigation |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Venezuela (2021 designation) | EADs issued by Feb 5, 2025 with an Oct 2, 2026 expiration stay valid until Oct 2, 2026 |
| June 25, 2026 | (Supreme Court) | Mullin v. Doe favors the government on TPS terminations |
| July 20, 2026 | Yemen | |
| July 27, 2026 | Haiti, Syria | Terminations had been delayed by court orders |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Burma (Myanmar), South Sudan | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Somalia | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Ethiopia |
Dates are from the USCIS TPS page and Federal Register notices. Check your country's page on the USCIS TPS website for the exact notice.
Countries that still have TPS
As of September 22, 2026, USCIS lists El Salvador, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine as designated. Lebanon's designation was automatically extended for 6 months, through November 27, 2026. USCIS says an announcement on El Salvador will be made "at the appropriate time," and until then Salvadoran TPS holders keep their protection and work authorization. Several remaining designations are set to expire before the end of 2026, so watch for Federal Register notices.
What termination means
- Your TPS and TPS-based work permit end on the termination date, unless a notice says otherwise. Employers must reverify work authorization.
- You go back to any other status you hold, such as a pending asylum case, a valid visa, or parole. Time spent in TPS was not unlawful presence.
- If you have no other status, you begin to accrue unlawful presence after the termination date, which can lead to 3-year or 10-year bars if you later leave, and you can be placed in removal proceedings.
- Travel: do not travel abroad on a TPS travel document after termination; you may not be allowed back.
Country pages with more detail: Haiti, Venezuela, Honduras, Nepal, and Cameroon.
Options for former TPS holders
A licensed immigration lawyer or a nonprofit legal service can check whether you qualify for:
- A family-based green card, for example through a US citizen spouse or adult child. Whether you can apply inside the US depends on how you entered. See adjustment of status.
- Asylum, usually filed within 1 year of arrival. Time in TPS may help explain a late filing if you apply within a reasonable time after TPS ends. See humanitarian options.
- Other humanitarian relief, such as U visas for crime victims or T visas for trafficking survivors.
- An employment-based visa or green card, if an employer will sponsor you.
- Options in other countries, such as Canada or Mexico.
What to do now
- Confirm your country's end date and whether your work permit has any extended validity.
- Get a legal consultation quickly. Many deadlines, such as the asylum filing deadline, depend on acting soon.
- Gather records: passports, I-94s, TPS approval notices, and evidence of how you entered the US.
- Avoid fraud. Only lawyers and accredited representatives may give immigration legal advice. See notario fraud.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries lost TPS?
Afghanistan, Cameroon, Haiti, Honduras, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Nicaragua, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, plus Somalia and Ethiopia in August 2026.
When did TPS for Haiti end?
July 27, 2026, after a Supreme Court decision on June 25, 2026 allowed court-delayed terminations to take effect.
Can Venezuelans with TPS still work?
TPS for Venezuela's 2021 designation ended on November 7, 2025. EADs issued by February 5, 2025 with an October 2, 2026 expiration date remain valid until October 2, 2026.
Which countries still have TPS?
As of September 22, 2026, El Salvador, Lebanon, Sudan, and Ukraine.
Can I get a green card after TPS ends?
Possibly, through family, employment, or humanitarian routes. Eligibility depends on your entry and history, so talk to a licensed immigration lawyer.
Official sources
- USCIS: Temporary Protected Statususcis.gov
- Pew Research Center: TPS ended for most immigrants who had it (Aug 12, 2026)pewresearch.org
- Federal Register: Temporary Protected Status noticesfederalregister.gov
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