USCIS has issued a new series of E-Verify and Form I-9 updates affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, extending previously announced work authorization validity periods while federal courts continue addressing the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mullin v. Doe. Most EADs are now valid through July 17, 2026, while Haiti receives an extension through July 24, 2026.
What changed
This update supersedes USCIS guidance issued on July 1, 2026, and reflects the government’s continuing position that the existing court-ordered extensions are only temporary relief pending further action by the lower courts. For the six countries (Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen), employers must now:
- Enter “as per court order” in the document expiration field on Form I-9, Section 1
- Use July 17, 2026 for Burma, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen on Form I-9, Section 2 and in E-Verify
- Include a note in the Additional Information field and retain copies of the applicable USCIS TPS announcement or country-specific webpage with the Form I-9
Haiti TPS beneficiaries receive a separate, longer extension: Affected Haitian TPS EADs are now valid through July 24, 2026. This is currently the longest extension provided among the affected TPS populations. Use the same Form I-9 and E-Verify instructions above, but substitute July 24, 2026 as the expiration date.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026 decision in Mullin v. Doe significantly strengthened DHS authority to terminate TPS designations and limited the ability of federal courts to review those decisions. These court-ordered extensions are now your interim compliance roadmap. Because USCIS has moved these deadlines multiple times in short increments—from February to March to July—you cannot assume any date is final.
For employers with large TPS workforces: these mid-July dates are explicitly framed as temporary relief, not a hard final cutoff. The government is signaling it expects litigation outcomes to change soon. Workforce planning around TPS populations should be immediate.
For employees: work authorization remains valid through these dates pursuant to federal court orders, but the landscape remains fluid. Do not assume July 17 or 24 ends your authorization.
Way forward
- Pull current I-9 records for all employees with TPS-based employment authorization from these seven countries and identify which have EAD category A12 or C19.
- Update Form I-9 Section 1 and Section 2 fields with the country-appropriate date (July 17 or July 24) and “as per court order” language, and add a note in Additional Information.
- Sync E-Verify cases to match Form I-9 expiration dates and monitor for any status changes tied to underlying litigation.
- Monitor USCIS and E-Verify pages weekly for further updates; USCIS continues to instruct employers to monitor both E-Verify and TPS webpages for additional updates. Do not take adverse employment action (suspension, termination) based solely on a date passing without fresh agency confirmation.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Folaform is a software company, not a law firm. Immigration law is complex and fact-specific; you should consult a licensed immigration attorney to discuss your specific situation and verify all guidance against the primary source linked above. USCIS and DHS policy can change without notice at any time, and court orders may be modified or dissolved rapidly. Confirm the current status of all TPS-based work authorization directly with USCIS, E-Verify, and Form I-9 Central before making employment decisions.