Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration designation that the U.S. grants to foreign people who cannot temporarily return to their home countries safely. It could be due to natural disasters, like major earthquakes, or human-created conditions, like armed conflicts. The U.S. has used TPS for countries like El Salvador, Haiti, Ukraine and Sudan. However, it has recently terminated some of these designations.
As of Sep. 11, 2026, here’s where designations stand, which are coming to an end, and what resources are available to those affected.
This information is not a substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney or accredited representative.
Which countries do still have TPS?
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), these are the countries currently designated for TPS:
- Lebanon
- Sudan
- Ukraine
- Salvadorans in the U.S. under TPS retain protection including work authorization until further notice.
Venezuela is currently listed on the USCIS website, but its 2021 designation was terminated in 2025.
When will TPS designations terminate?
- El Salvador’s TPS designation was scheduled to terminate on September 9, 2026, but USCIS has anticipated it will make an announcement on its future. “Until such announcement is made, Salvadoran individuals present in the U.S. under TPS retain protection including work authorization”, the agency says.
- Sudan’s TPS designation will terminate on October 19, 2026.
- Ukraine’s TPS destination will terminate on October 19, 2026.
- Lebanon’s TPS designation will terminate on November 27, 2026.
What’s the status of El Salvador’s TPS designation?
According to the USCIS website, there will be an announcement on El Salvador’s TPS in the future. For now, the agency says, “Salvadoran individuals present in the U.S. under TPS retain protection including work authorization.”
I currently have TPS. How will I be affected once my country’s designation period is terminated?
TPS provides beneficiaries with temporary protection from deportation and work authorization. Once the designation is terminated for your country, the protection you had from deportation is also terminated. This means that if you don’t have any other pending application for immigration relief, you could be susceptible to removal.
What should I do to prepare for termination?
If you have not yet consulted with an attorney or DOJ accredited representative, you should make an appointment to do so. Getting a complete understanding of your options for immigration protection and pathways can help you prepare for losing TPS. If you need to find a free or low-cost immigration provider, you can use our guide.
