Updated: August 25, 2026

Venezuela TPS: what is the status now

Q: Venezuela TPS: what is the status now?

Venezuela TPS is still in litigation. On July 9, 2026 the administration asked the Supreme Court to return the Ninth Circuit case after the June 25, 2026 Haiti and Syria ruling, so the situation can change quickly.

The court fight is not over, so the rules can change quickly. On July 9, 2026 the administration asked the Supreme Court to send the Ninth Circuit case back after the June 25, 2026 ruling on Haiti and Syria. USCIS confirmed that holders whose EAD was issued on or before February 5, 2025 with an expiration date of October 2, 2026 keep work authorization through October 2, 2026.

Where the litigation stands

Venezuela TPS has been in the courts for months, and no final decision has ended the case. The latest step: on July 9, 2026 the administration asked the Supreme Court to send the Ninth Circuit case back to the lower court, relying on the Supreme Court's June 25, 2026 ruling in the Haiti and Syria case.

Because the case is still moving, any summary can go out of date within weeks, and deadlines can appear with little warning. Build the habit of checking a reliable tracker weekly, and do not rely on social media posts.

Who keeps work authorization

USCIS has confirmed one concrete rule: if your TPS-based EAD was issued on or before February 5, 2025 and shows an expiration date of October 2, 2026, you keep work authorization through October 2, 2026.

Write down the dates on your current EAD now: the issue date and the expiration date decide which rules apply to you. If your employer asks questions about a card with these dates, the USCIS confirmation is the document to point to.

If your card does not match those dates, check the trackers below and get personal advice before making decisions about your job.

What to do while the case continues

Keep every card, notice and approval you have ever received, including expired ones. They prove your history.
Take dated screenshots of official pages that confirm your work authorization.
Do not make irreversible decisions, such as leaving the country, based on news headlines. Court rulings have changed direction more than once in this case.
If you receive any letter from USCIS or DHS, have it reviewed by a legal organization quickly.

How to follow reliable updates

Both pages are maintained by legal organizations and are updated as court decisions come in. When a major ruling lands, they usually explain within days what it means for holders, in plain language.

Quick answers

Do Venezuela TPS holders still have work authorization?
USCIS confirmed that holders whose EAD was issued on or before February 5, 2025 with an expiration date of October 2, 2026 keep work authorization through October 2, 2026.

Where can I follow Venezuela TPS updates?
Use the CLINIC latest TPS tracker at cliniclegal.org and the ASAP TPS page at asaptogether.org.

For your personal situation, confirm the details with a licensed immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative.

If you are stuck, write to us at [email protected] and we will point you to the right organizations for free. You can also ask a question or use our free legal help directory.