US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published new updates on its Form I‑9 Central website regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Syria, including reminders of court‑ordered extensions of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity for impacted beneficiaries.
These updates follow active federal litigation that has paused or delayed the effectiveness of DHS termination decisions for multiple TPS populations. The USCIS pages also include updated Form I‑9 and E‑Verify instructions for employers.
Below is a summary of the latest USCIS guidance:
Burma (Myanmar): “The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Burma with an original expiration date of Nov. 25, 2025, May 25, 2024, or Nov. 25, 2022 is extended per court order Aung DOE et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25‑cv‑15483 (N.D. Ill.).”
Ethiopia: “The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Ethiopia with an original expiration date of June 12, 2024 and Dec. 12, 2025 is extended per court order African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 26‑cv‑10278‑BEM (D. Mass.).”
South Sudan: “The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of South Sudan with an original expiration date of Nov. 3, 2023, May 3, 2025, and Nov. 3, 2025 is extended per court order African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 25‑cv‑13939‑PBS (D. Mass.).”
Syria: “The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Syria with an original expiration date of Sept. 30, 2025, March 31, 2024, Sept. 30, 2022, or March 31, 2021 is extended per court order Dahlia Doe v. Noem, 25‑cv‑8686 (S.D.N.Y.).”
Form I‑9 and E‑Verify Instructions
On each TPS country page, USCIS provides updated employer guidance, including:
- How to enter the new EAD validity date
- When to annotate Section 2 with “as per court order”
- Which extended dates to use when creating an E‑Verify case
Employers should reference these instructions carefully to ensure compliance.
Additional Notes
- At the time of publication, the main USCIS TPS country pages for Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Syria had not yet been updated, and USCIS advises checking those pages periodically for the most current information.
- Litigation affecting these TPS designations is ongoing, and the duration of the extensions remains subject to court decisions.
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Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or if you have case-specific questions.