Syria
Update: On November 19, 2025, a federal New York judge ordered an emergency postponement of the termination of Syrian TPS, preventing TPS holders from losing TPS and related work authorization. TPS holders from Syria will continue to receive protection from deportation and work authorization while the case proceeds to the U.S. Supreme Court.
While this is not a final victory in the fight to preserve Syrian TPS, it pauses the Trump administration’s effort to end these protections.
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 the U.S. Supreme Court decides otherwise, TPS and related work authorization for Syrian 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 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.
There is a lawsuit now pending at the U.S. Supreme Court out of 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 district 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—until the Supreme Court issues a decision stating otherwise. Additional details will be known in the coming weeks. Asylum applications may still be filed.
Please stay tuned for further developments and updates to this website.
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