Recent Changes in TPS Status 

TPS Extensions

In the past six months, immigrants from several countries have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS), while other TPS designations are set to expire in 2017. The data below will outline some recent changes that might affect immigrants coming from certain nations:

• Syria – TPS Extension : Announced in August 2016, Syrian nationals may reapply for a TPS extension. Upon reapplying, employment authorization and TPS status will be granted until March 31, 2018. Syrian individuals who have not yet applied for TPS may do so until January 30, 2017.

• Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia – TPS Expiration : In September 2016, the USCIS announced that it would be ending Temporary Protected Status for individuals from the preceding countries. While TPS designation ended in November 2016, individuals may continue to use their work authorization until May 20, 2017 and must subsequently leave the country.

• Nepal – TPS Extension : The USCIS announced in November 2016 that it would extend TPS designation for individuals that already hold Temporary Protected Status. Upon reapplying for TPS, individuals will be able to use work authorizations until June 24, 2018.

• Yemen – TPS Extension : On January 4, 2017, the USCIS announced that individuals from Yemen who already hold TPS may reapply for an extension until March 6, 2017. After reapplying, work authorizations will be valid until September 3, 2018.

As United States Citizenship and Immigration Services changes its TPS designations throughout the year, your family and your immigration attorney should understand any changes that might affect your legal status or employment authorization. For more information about your specific situation and whether you qualify for TPS, schedule a consultation with an immigration attorney .