DHS Pulls Safety Net from Myanmar Refugees
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Burma (Myanmar) starting January 26, 2026. This means Burmese nationals who had TPS will lose their special protection and work permits after that date. The decision follows a review showing conditions in Burma have changed, so TPS is no longer needed.
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TPS for Burma Ends Jan 26, 2026
If you are a national of Burma (Myanmar) or an alien with no nationality who last habitually resided in Burma and have Temporary Protected Status (TPS), your TPS ends at 11:59 p.m. local time on January 26, 2026. After that date you will no longer have TPS protections, may lose authorization to remain in the United States, and will no longer be eligible for TPS-based work authorization.
EADs Extended Through Jan 26, 2026
DHS automatically extends certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for TPS beneficiaries through January 26, 2026. You may use an EAD showing category A-12 or C-19 with a "Card Expires" date of November 25, 2025, May 25, 2024, or November 25, 2022 as proof of work authorization through January 26, 2026.
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