USCIS July 2026 Update: New TPS EAD Expiration Dates for Haiti and 6 Other Nations

On July 10, 2026, USCIS issued a critical update to Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) tied to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of several countries. The update replaces the previous July 10, 2026 expiration date with new country-specific deadlines, giving affected workers a brief additional window to remain authorized to work in the United States. The background to this change involves DHS's termination of TPS designations for multiple countries, which triggered a wave of federal lawsuits that temporarily blocked enforcement. DHS had initially set a July 1, 2026 EAD expiration, then extended it to July 10, 2026, while awaiting court decisions. The situation was resolved when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Mullins v. Doe, affirming DHS's legal authority to terminate TPS designations. Following that ruling, USCIS has now established the following revised EAD expiration dates: July 24, 2026 for nationals of Haiti, and July 17, 2026 for nationals of Burma, Somalia, Yemen, Syria, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. These dates represent the current authorized work period, though USCIS has signaled that further modifications remain possible. For EB-3 applicants and pending green card holders from these nations, this update is particularly significant. Many individuals with pending employment-based petitions rely on TPS-based EADs to maintain lawful work authorization while their immigrant visa cases are processed. Losing work authorization mid-process can jeopardize employment and sponsorship arrangements. Employers are strongly advised to contact immigration counsel immediately to verify accurate EAD expiration dates for affected employees and to ensure I-9 compliance. Given the fast-moving litigation environment, proactive documentation and legal guidance are essential to avoid inadvertent violations of federal employment law.