Temporary Protected Status – Syria

• TPS holders continue to be authorized to work unless and until a further court order pauses or reverses the postponement.
• A TPS holder who has applied for other immigration relief, for example asylum, may be authorized to work based on another pending application, and may provide proof of other forms of employment authorization to employers.

• TPS holders from Syria currently continue to be employment authorized until a court decision states otherwise.
• If your employer asks, you can show them November 19, 2025, federal court order, ordering a pause on termination of TPS and related work authorization for Syrian TPS holders, along with your current work permit.

• If your employer asks, and you have work authorization pursuant to another form of immigration relief, such as a pending asylum claim, you can show them your work permit pursuant to other immigration relief. 

• If you are represented by a union, contact your Union Representative.

• If you are represented by a union, Contact your Union Representative. Your union can bargain with your employer for an unpaid leave of absence, severance pay, or other separation benefits.
• Contact a trusted immigration attorney immediately. Beware of “notarios” or scammers. Find a reputable legal service provider near you.

Yes, there is a lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York challenging the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians. This case is Doe v. Noem, Case No. 25-cv-8686 (S.D.N.Y.). On November 19, 2025, the Court ordered an emergency postponement of the termination of Syrian TPS (slated to take effect, Friday, November 21). As a result, more than 6,100 Syrian TPS-holders will be able to keep their TPS and related work authorization and protected from deportation—unless and until a further court order pauses or reverses the postponement. We expect this decision to be appealed, but celebrate the win.