Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is under siege in 2026. DHS has moved to terminate TPS designations for multiple countries, triggering a wave of lawsuits that has created a patchwork of conflicting court orders across the country. For hundreds of thousands of TPS holders, the result is confusion, fear, and uncertainty about their ability to remain and work in the United States.
Key Takeaway
TPS for Haiti, Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Syria is preserved under court orders for now. TPS for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal has been terminated after appellate court stays. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Haiti and Syria TPS cases in late April 2026.
Country-by-Country Status
Haiti: TPS remains valid under a D.C. federal court order. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in late April 2026 — a decision is expected by July. Somalia: A Massachusetts court stayed the termination on March 13, 2026. DHS has vowed to appeal. Venezuela: The 2023 TPS designation was terminated after a Supreme Court order in October 2025, but TPS holders who received work permits before February 5, 2025 retain work authorization until October 2, 2026. Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal: TPS terminated. The Ninth Circuit stayed lower court orders preserving protections.
What TPS Holders Should Do
Check your country-specific TPS page on uscis.gov. Keep your work permit and carry documentation of any court orders extending your status. Employers should update I-9 forms with notations referencing court orders per USCIS guidance. Consult an immigration attorney to explore backup pathways — including adjustment of status, family-based petitions, or consular processing if eligible.