DHS Terminates Somalia TPS: Protections End March 2026

2026-05942 — Notice of Approval of New Credentialing Organization for Health Care Workers for Certain Immigration Purposes

Starting March 27, 2026, a new group called The Evaluation Company can officially check and certify health care workers’ credentials for U.S. immigration. This means health care workers applying to work in the U.S. can now get their paperwork approved through this new organization, making the process smoother and more options available. If you’re a health care worker or employer, this update could speed up hiring and immigration steps without extra costs.

2026-04603 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program

If you’re applying for the Gold Card immigrant program, USCIS is updating the form you use to apply. They want your feedback on these changes by May 11, 2026, so they can make the process smoother and clearer. This update might save you time and effort, but no new fees are involved.

2025-22744 — Termination of Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombians, Cubans, Ecuadorians, Guatemalans, Haitians, Hondurans, and Salvadorans

Starting December 15, 2025, the government is ending special family reunification parole programs for people from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, and El Salvador. This means those allowed to enter the U.S. under these programs will have their parole end by January 14, 2026, unless they’ve applied to stay permanently or get special approval. If not, they’ll need to leave the U.S. by then—so it’s a big change with important deadlines!

2025-22746 — Termination of the Designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Ethiopia starting February 13, 2026, because conditions there have improved. This means Ethiopian nationals with TPS will need to find other ways to stay in the U.S. or prepare to leave. The TPS designation officially expires on December 12, 2025, so affected individuals should act fast to understand their options.

2025-21379 — Termination of the Designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. government is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Haiti on February 3, 2026. This means Haitian nationals who had TPS will no longer have that special protection after this date. The decision comes after reviewing Haiti’s situation and means affected individuals should prepare for changes in their immigration status and work permissions.

2025-21069 — Termination of the Designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status

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.

Previous: 2026-00593 — Departure Notification Record; Correction

ICE made a small but important fix to a recent notice about the Departure Notification Record. They corrected the docket number so everyone can find and comment on the right document. This update doesn’t change any deadlines or costs but keeps things clear and on track for anyone involved.

Next: 2026-00597 — Welded Stainless Steel Pressure Pipe From the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Vietnam sold welded stainless steel pressure pipes at unfairly low prices from July 2023 to June 2024. They’re stopping the review for five companies but continuing it for a few others, which could affect import duties and prices soon. Businesses involved should watch for updates and get ready to respond.