USCIS New Rules July 2026: TPS EAD Extension to July 10 After Supreme Court Mullin Ruling

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a temporary extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) tied to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through July 10, 2026. The extension covers nationals from Haiti, Syria, Burma (Myanmar), Somalia, Yemen, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. This extension is a direct response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Mullin v. Doe, which has created a transitional period as lower courts work to implement the decision. The July 10 date serves as a procedural placeholder to maintain compliance across employment verification systems — specifically I-9, E-Verify, and the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program — rather than signaling a definitive end to TPS protections. For EB-3 applicants who concurrently hold TPS status, this update is particularly relevant. Many dual-status individuals rely on TPS-based EADs to maintain lawful employment while their employment-based green card cases are pending. The extension ensures continued work authorization during this legal transition period. Affected individuals should closely monitor the USCIS TPS country-specific pages for ongoing updates, as the July 10 date may be further extended depending on court proceedings. Employers using E-Verify should also watch for system guidance regarding automatic EAD validity re-verification timelines.