The Department of Homeland Security has announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia, Burma (Myanmar), Syria, and Cameroon for TPS. This means that individuals who already have TPS are able extend their stay and work authorization and that individuals who have not previously held TPS are able to apply for initial approval.
Please note that the extension of TPS for each country automatically extends the validity of existing work authorization documents. The presentation of a TPS EAD with an expired date for an individual from each country and a copy of the Federal Register notice is sufficient to demonstrate work authorization for I-9 purposes. A new valid EAD or receipt notice is not needed to demonstrate work authorization through the auto-extension dates listed below.
Cameroon
Period of extension: Through June 7, 2025
Registration period for individuals applying for TPS for the first time: Through June 7, 2025
EAD auto-extended through: December 7, 2024
Continuous residence in US since: October 5, 2023
Continuous physical presence in the US since: December 8, 2023
Ethiopia
Period of extension: Through December 12, 2025
Re-Registration period for individuals who already have TPS: Through June 14, 2024
Registration period for individuals applying for TPS for the first time: Through December 12, 2025
EAD auto-extended through: June 12, 2025
Continuous residence in US since: April 11, 2024
Continuous physical presence in the US since: June 13, 2024
Burma (Myanmar)
Period of extension: Through November 25, 2025
Registration period for individuals applying for TPS for the first time: Through November 25, 2025
EAD auto-extended through: May 25, 2025
Continuous residence in US since: March 21, 2024
Continuous physical presence in the US since: May 26, 2024
Syria
Period of extension: Through September 30, 2025
Registration period for individuals applying for TPS for the first time: Through September 30, 2025
EAD auto-extended through: March 31, 2025
Continuous residence in US since: January 25, 2024
Continuous physical presence in the US since: April 1, 2024
If you have any questions about eligibility, please reach out to your designated Meltzer Hellrung attorney.
