TPS for Yemen Terminated — What Yemeni Nationals Must Do Before May 4, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, with Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) set to expire on May 4, 2026. If you or someone you know holds Yemeni TPS, the time to act is now.

What Happened
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen after determining that current conditions no longer meet the statutory requirements for TPS designation. For Yemeni TPS holders, both protection from deportation and work authorization (EADs) will expire on May 4, 2026.

This termination is part of a broader pattern: DHS has also recently terminated TPS for Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Syria, and Burma, though several are currently subject to court orders staying their implementation.

What This Means for You
Your work authorization ends May 4, 2026 — unless a court issues a stay of the termination
Your protection from deportation ends on the same date, absent a court order
Do not wait to explore alternative immigration options — the process can take months
Monitor whether a federal court issues a stay, as has happened with several other TPS terminations. However, do not rely on a court stay — take action now.

Alternative Immigration Options to Explore
Asylum: If you fear persecution in Yemen based on race, religion, nationality, or political opinion, you may be eligible.
Family-based petition: If you have a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member, they may petition for you.
Employment-based visa: A qualifying employer may sponsor an H-1B, O-1, or other work visa.
U visa or T visa: If you are a victim of certain crimes or trafficking, you may qualify.
Withholding of Removal: Even if asylum is not available, you may qualify for other forms of protection.
How to Get Free Legal Help
International Rescue Committee (IRC): rescue.org
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TPS Status by Country (March 2026)
Yemen: Terminated — EADs expire May 4, 2026
Somalia: Terminated — EADs expired March 17, 2026
Ethiopia: Termination stayed by federal court — currently protected
South Sudan: Termination stayed by federal court — currently protected
Syria: Termination stayed by federal court — currently protected
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be immediately deported on May 4?
Not necessarily immediately, but without another legal status you would be subject to removal proceedings. Consult an immigration attorney now.

Can I travel outside the U.S. before May 4?
Do not leave the U.S. without consulting an immigration attorney — departure may affect your immigration options.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services — uscis.gov. Updated March 16, 2026.