USCIS has issued updated guidance for Ethiopia and South Sudan TPS beneficiaries, extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under ongoing federal court orders. The latest announcements supersede guidance issued on July 30, 2026, and provide short-term extensions while litigation concerning TPS terminations continues.
Ethiopia TPS: EADs Extended Through August 19, 2026
Under the court order, TPS Ethiopia EADs with original expiration dates of:
- June 12, 2024
- December 12, 2025
remain valid through August 19, 2026 under the court order.
Form I-9 and E-Verify Instructions for Ethiopia
For affected TPS Ethiopia beneficiaries:
- Enter “as per court order” in the expiration date field in Section 1 of Form I-9.
- Employers should enter August 19, 2026 in Section 2 and include a notation in the Additional Information field.
- For E-Verify cases, employers should use August 19, 2026 as the work authorization expiration date.
South Sudan TPS: EADs Extended Through August 10, 2026
Under the court order, TPS South Sudan EADs with original expiration dates of:
- November 3, 2023
- May 3, 2025
- November 3, 2025
remain valid through August 10, 2026.
Form I-9 and E-Verify Instructions for South Sudan
For affected TPS South Sudan beneficiaries:
- Employees should enter “as per court order” in Section 1 of Form I-9.
- Employers should enter August 10, 2026 in Section 2 and note the extension in the Additional Information field.
- E-Verify cases should reflect an expiration date of August 10, 2026.
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