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 Somalia, Burma (Myanmar), 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. These updates follow EIG’s earlier coverage of TPS terminations and EAD extensions for Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Syria.
Below is a summary of the latest USCIS guidance:
Burma (Myanmar) – TPS Termination Postponed & EAD Validity Extended
“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.)”
- EADs remain valid under the court order and must be treated as extended.
- USCIS notes that employers may download the TPS Burma alert and attach it to Form I‑9.
Somalia – TPS Termination Update & EAD Auto‑Extensions
“The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Somalia with an original expiration date of March 17, 2023, Sept. 17, 2024, and March 17, 2026 is extended per court order. African Communities Together et al. v. Noem et al., No. 26-cv-11201(D. Mass.)”
- Beneficiaries maintain TPS status and employment authorization during active litigation.
- SAVE and E‑Verify show extended EAD validity through March 31, 2026.
- USCIS recommends checking the TPS Somalia page regularly for further litigation‑driven updates.
Syria – TPS Stay & Court‑Ordered EAD Extensions
“The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation for 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.)”
- EADs with original expiration dates Sept. 30, 2025; March 31, 2024; Sept. 30, 2022; and March 31, 2021 are extended through March 24, 2026.
- Employers should monitor the TPS Syria website frequently since litigation may alter validity timelines.
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 review these instructions carefully to ensure compliance.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
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.