This guidance supersedes the Update on Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria message posted on July 24, 2026. 

After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that Syria no longer meets the conditions for its designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).  See Termination of the Designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status, 90 Fed. Reg 45398 (September 22, 2025). On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a favorable decision concerning TPS terminations. Mullin v. Doe, 609 U.S. ____ (2026). The Syria TPS designation is terminated, effective July 27, 2026.

Forms I-766, Employment Authorization Document, (EADs) with category A12 or C19 issued to TPS Syria beneficiaries are no longer valid.  Employers completing Form I-9 must reverify TPS Syria beneficiaries who presented these EADs and cannot continue employing a person who does not provide proof of current employment authorization.

Find more details about this termination on the archived TPS Syria webpage and instructions for completing Form I-9 on the I-9 Central TPS webpage.