This guidance supersedes the Secretary of Homeland Security Announces Termination of Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status message posted on March 3, 2026.
ALERT: After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions for its designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). See Termination of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status, 91 Fed. Reg. 10402 (March 3, 2026). Yemen’s TPS designation and related benefits were slated to terminate on May 4, 2026. However, on May 1, 2026, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued an order staying the Yemen TPS termination. Doe v. Noem et al., No. 26-cv-2103 (S.D.N.Y.) and Doe v Noem et al., 26-cv-2280 (S.D.N.Y.).
What this means for Forms I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs):
The validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under the TPS designation of Yemen with an original expiration date of Mar. 3, 2026, Sept. 3, 2024, or Mar. 3, 2023 is extended per court order.
When completing the Expiration Date (if any) fields on Form I-9, input “as per court order” in Section 1 and “July 1, 2026” in Section 2 along with a note in the additional information box. Employers may download the Alert and TPS Yemen webpage and attach them to Form I-9. Check USCIS websites regularly for updated information. When completing a case in E-Verify, enter the expiration date of “July 1, 2026” from the Form I-9. Check USCIS websites regularly for updated information.
Please also check the USCIS TPS Yemen page regularly for updates. You may also subscribe to regular updates for Form I-9 and E-Verify using GovDelivery.
