TPS Extended for 90 days — What you need to know

Written By Briana Whyte

In a move aimed at providing temporary relief, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a 90‑day automatic extension of employment and stay authorizations for individuals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This action comes as TPS designations for certain countries—notably Honduras, Nicaragua, and Haiti—were set to expire in early July 2025

Who's Covered and Until When:

  • Honduran and Nicaraguan TPS holders had initial EADs expire on July 5, 2025, but DHS issued a 60‑day extension through September 8, 2025. Still, given the broader extension policy, impacted individuals now have up to 90 days of continued authorization—making their new end date around October 5, 2025 .

  • Haitian TPS beneficiaries, whose status was scheduled to terminate on September 2, 2025, also fall under this extension because DHS based it on the broader 90‑day policy .

This extension affects thousands of individuals from:

Notably, many of these TPS holders have built lives in the U.S. for decades—working, raising families, paying taxes, and contributing to their communities.

What It Means for Beneficiaries

  • Work Authorization: Individuals can continue legally working until the new extended expiration date—roughly 90 days after their original EAD expired.

  • Legal Presence: They remain legally authorized to stay in the U.S. during this period, avoiding immediate deportation.

  • Time to Plan Ahead: This window gives beneficiaries, families, and employers time to explore alternatives—like applying for Green Cards where eligible, seeking legal representation, or preparing for potential departures.

Employer Implications

Employers need to:

  • Re‑verify employee work authorizations if their EADs are expiring, utilizing any automatic extensions.

  • Update I-9 documentation to reflect new dates.

  • Communicate clearly with affected staff about their continuous eligibility to work and potential upcoming changes.

Many businesses, especially in caregiving and essential services, rely heavily on TPS workers—making accurate compliance and planning crucial.

Ongoing Legal Battles

Legal challenges are significant:

  • A federal judge has blocked early termination of Haitian TPS, mandating full duration until February 3, 2026

  • Lawsuits continue for Honduran, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, Haitian, and Venezuelan TPS terminations, including cases filed by the National TPS Alliance.

These legal processes may further extend protections, delay terminations, or alter timelines again.

What Comes Next

As this 90‑day extension unfolds:

  • Monitor court rulings: For Haitian beneficiaries, active lawsuits may lengthen protections well past the current expiration.

  • Engage legal counsel: TPS holders should seek qualified immigration attorneys to explore other status options.

  • Policy tracking remains essential: Further DHS decisions or Congressional moves could shift the landscape rapidly.

Bottom Line

The 90‑day TPS extension offers a temporary reprieve—but not a permanent solution. It buys vital time, but TPS beneficiaries must act now to prepare for potential expiration. Stay alert to legal developments and act proactively—on both personal and employer fronts.

Have questions or need help analyzing next steps? Schedule your consultation today.

Briana Whyte