Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria

Updated November 20, 2025
Temporary protected status for Syria was set to end on November 21, 2025, but has been delayed by a court order. This delay will last until the court finishes reviewing the case. You can no longer apply for or renew TPS Syria.
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Changes to TPS Syria

A federal judge has ordered that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria must not end as planned on November 21, 2025. This means Syrians with TPS can keep their status and work permits while the court reviews the case. If the court makes a different decision later, this may change.

You still cannot newly apply for or renew TPS for Syria at this time.

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What happens when TPS expires?

If you do not have another legal immigration status besides TPS, you will become undocumented and lose your work authorization. If you stay without a legal status, you will risk being detained and deported.

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