U.S. termination of TPS for Yemenis.. Another Termination For Employers To Track

On March 3, 2026, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminate  Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemeni citizens effective 60 days after publication and will affect nearly 1,400 beneficiaries.

Accordingly, through the Federal Register notice, DHS extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) through May 4, 2026 regardless of their original expiration: March 3, 2026.

On March 2, 2026, US Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters (D-MI) called on DHS to reconsider the termination of TPS for Yemeni beneficiaries. They argued that the change would undermine "community members who contribute positively to local economies and civic life," and allow them to continue living and working in the US through legal pathways.

The senators' call out signals a broader push to preserve and expand legal immigration pathways, such as TPS, and reflects push back against major policy shifts by DHS.

In a rapidly changing compliance environment, experts suggest that it is important for employers to be aware of next steps as the termination takes effect in early May.