The U.S. government is ending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Somalia. The program and all its benefits will officially stop on May 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
What does it mean for employees?
If you have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as a work permit under Somalia’s TPS, your card will expire on May 18, 2026.
This applies to cards with any of the following “Card Expires” dates:
- March 17, 2026
- September 17, 2024
- March 17, 2023
What does it mean for employers (Form I-9)?
- You must take action to ensure your workforce remains legal.
- You must check the work authorization (reverify) of any employee using a Somalia TPS work permit before they start work on March 18, 2026
- Look for cards labeled with category A12 or C19.
- Ensure every affected employee provides a new, valid document to continue working legally.
