Yemen
Update: On May 1, 2026, a New York federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s termination of Yemeni TPS, preventing TPS holders from losing TPS and related work authorization. TPS holders from Yemen will continue to receive protection from deportation and work authorization while the case proceeds. On March 3, 2026, the Trump administration decided to terminate TPS for Yemeni TPS holders. The Trump Department of Homeland Security had scheduled TPS from Yemen to end effective May 4, 2026.
It is important that TPS holders immediately seek legal advice from a trusted immigration attorney for more information on this or any other immigration relief that may be available to you.
- Until a higher court decides otherwise, TPS and related work authorization for Yemeni TPS holders has been extended and remains valid, per a federal court order.
- 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 Yemen currently continue to be employment authorized until a higher court decision states otherwise.
- If your employer asks, you can show them the May 1, 2026, federal court order, blocking the termination of TPS and related work authorization for Yemeni 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.
On March 14, 2026, advocates filed a challenge to the Trump administration’s termination to TPS for Yemen in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. On May 1, 2026, the federal judge blocked the termination of TPS for Yemen. This means that until a higher court decides otherwise, Yemeni TPS holders continue to enjoy TPS protection from deportation and related work authorization.
This case is Doe v. Noem, 1:26-cv-02103 (S.D.N.Y.). The lawsuit will continue and additional details will be known in the coming months. The judge has not yet made a final decision on this case.
Asylum applications may still be filed.
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