USCIS Extends Validity of TPS Somalia EADs Following Federal Court Order

Key Point  

• USCIS and E‑Verify have confirmed that Employment Authorization Documents issued under Temporary Protected Status for Somalia are automatically extended through July 1, 2026, following a federal court order. 

TPS Somalia  

The Department of Homeland Security previously determined that Somalia no longer meets the conditions for TPS, with termination originally scheduled for March 17, 2026. 

However, on March 13, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a stay of termination, temporarily preserving TPS benefits.  

As a result, E‑Verify has issued updated guidance for employers on how to complete Form I‑9 and E‑Verify cases for affected workers. 

Automatic EAD Extension 

EADs issued under TPS Somalia with the following original expiration dates are automatically extended through July 1, 2026:

• March 17, 2023 
• September 17, 2024 
• March 17, 2026  

Form I‑9 Instructions 

Employers must: 

• Enter “as per court order” in Section 1 for the expiration date field.
• Enter “July 1, 2026” in Section 2 as the new expiration date.
• Add a note in the Additional Information box referencing the court‑ordered extension.

Employers may also attach a printout of the TPS Somalia webpage to the Form I‑9.

E‑Verify Instructions 

When creating or updating a case in E‑Verify, employers must use the July 1, 2026 expiration date from the Form I‑9.

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