{"id":9471,"date":"2026-01-10T21:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T21:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatrustedlawyers.com\/blog\/tps-for-syria-comes-to-an-end-what-employers-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T21:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T21:00:15","slug":"tps-for-syria-comes-to-an-end-what-employers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatrustedlawyers.com\/blog\/tps-for-syria-comes-to-an-end-what-employers-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"TPS for Syria Comes to an End: What Employers Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By: Dawn Lurie<\/a>, Alexander Madrak<\/a>, and Isabella Cohen<\/p>\n

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In a move that will impact thousands of workers and their employers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria. The announcement<\/a>, published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2025, marks the end of a humanitarian protection that has been in place for Syrian nationals.<\/p>\n

The government noted a change in country conditions that would allow Syrians to return to their country: “The Secretary has determined that, while some sporadic and episodic violence occurs in Syria, the situation no longer meets the criteria for an ongoing armed conflict that poses a serious threat to the personal safety of returning Syrian nationals.<\/p>\n

The Federal Register went on to cite national security concerns as a reason for termination: “Given Syria’s continued designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and the lack of access to verifiable information, the United States cannot adequately vet Syrian nationals for identity, criminal history, or potential terrorist affiliations, posing an ongoing threat to public safety and national security.”<\/p>\n

Key Dates and Immediate Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n

The current TPS designation for Syria will expire on September 30, 2025, with the termination taking effect on November 21, 2025. After this date, Syrian nationals who previously held TPS will lose their protection from removal and critically for employers their work authorization.<\/p>\n

DHS estimates that 6,123 individuals currently hold TPS under Syria’s designation. These individuals now face a 60-day departure window, which began on September 19, 2025, after which they may be subject to enforcement actions, including arrest and deportation.<\/p>\n

Automatic EAD Extensions: What Employers Should Know<\/strong><\/p>\n

DHS has automatically extended certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) through November 21, 2025. This extension applies only to EADs that:<\/p>\n