Yemen TPS holders received an important update after a federal court stayed the planned termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen. USCIS states that Yemen’s TPS designation and related benefits had been set to terminate on May 4, 2026, after DHS determined that Yemen no longer met TPS conditions. However, on May 1, 2026, a judge in the Southern District of New York issued an order staying the termination in Doe v. Noem.
The USCIS Yemen TPS page now states that Employment Authorization Documents issued under Yemen TPS with original expiration dates of March 3, 2023, September 3, 2024, and March 3, 2026 are extended per the court order. The court order explains that approximately 2,810 Yemeni nationals hold TPS and another 425 have pending TPS applications. Boundless also reported the court-related update in its May 8 weekly immigration news roundup.
This development is significant for Yemeni TPS holders, pending applicants, employers, and families who rely on work authorization. The stay does not permanently resolve the litigation or guarantee future TPS protection, but it preserves protections while the case proceeds. Affected individuals should keep copies of their EADs, the USCIS Yemen TPS page, and the court order for employment verification or status questions.