Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan was set to end on October 19, 2026.
On that same day, October 19, 2026, USCIS updated its official TPS pages for Ukraine and Sudan. It says an announcement for each country will be made "at the appropriate time."
Until then, according to USCIS, people from Ukraine and Sudan who are in the U.S. with TPS keep their protection, including work authorization.
What it means in plain words
- Your TPS did not end on October 19. It stays in place until USCIS publishes a decision.
- You can keep working with your TPS work permit (EAD), categories A12 or C19.
- There is no new end date yet. There is also no new Federal Register notice extending or ending TPS for these countries.
What we know and what is missing
- On August 14, 2026, USCIS posted employer notices (I-9 Central) that set the validity of these EADs through October 19, 2026.
- On October 19, USCIS said protection and work authorization continue until a new announcement.
- Formal Form I-9 guidance with a new date is still missing. Some employers may have questions when checking documents.
What to do
- Save a printed or PDF copy of your country's TPS page on uscis.gov, with the date you checked it.
- If your employer asks, show them that page. Employer law firms recommend keeping it with the Form I-9.
- Do not stop working on your own before talking to your employer or a lawyer.
- Check the USCIS TPS page every week. The announcement can come at any time.
- If you have a pending EAD renewal, track it with your receipt number. CaseAlerta alerts you when it changes.
- If you have questions about your case, talk to an immigration lawyer or accredited representative. This is not legal advice.
Sources
- USCIS — Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Ukraine
- USCIS — Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Sudan
- USCIS I-9 Central — Update on TPS for Ukraine (Aug. 14, 2026)
- BAL — Sudan, Ukraine TPS beneficiaries maintain work authorization (apoyo)
Informational summary prepared by CaseAlerta with AI assistance from official sources. Not legal advice.