E-Verify has issued updated guidance for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from seven countries following the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2026 decision in Mullin v. Doe. Under the revised guidance, certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) have been automatically extended through July 17, 2026, for beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, and through July 24, 2026, for beneficiaries from Haiti.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision, E-Verify released updated instructions affecting hundreds of thousands of TPS beneficiaries and providing important Form I-9 and E-Verify guidance for employers and workers as the government implements TPS terminations.
Revised EAD Expiration Dates
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously established termination dates for certain TPS designations, which led to federal litigation. After the Supreme Court upheld the government’s authority to terminate TPS designations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented temporary, court-ordered extensions to ensure compliance with ongoing legal proceedings and facilitate an orderly transition.
According to the latest USCIS guidance, affected EADs bearing category codes A12 or C19 are currently considered valid through the following dates:
- July 17, 2026 – Beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar), Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
- July 24, 2026 – Beneficiaries from Haiti.
These extensions apply to individuals affected by ongoing litigation and serve as the current benchmark for continued employment authorization while lower courts implement the Supreme Court’s ruling.
Guidance for Employers and Beneficiaries
For workers relying on these extensions, the updated EADs remain valid evidence of employment authorization through the applicable extension dates. E-Verify notes that these dates do not necessarily represent the final expiration of TPS-related employment authorization but instead function as temporary placeholders pending further court action and agency guidance.
Employers completing Form I-9 should use the revised expiration dates when verifying employment eligibility. Because TPS-related extensions and litigation developments can change frequently, employers and affected individuals should regularly review country-specific guidance and updates issued by USCIS. Additional information is available on the USCIS Temporary Protected Status webpage.
